Parsons Hilltop is a four-tent camp on a hill in the Balule. The rate includes meals and one game drive a day; one tent has a heated plunge pool and another a jacuzzi.
Four tents only
Hilltop views
Plunge pool tent
Good value
Accommodation4 tents, two with a plunge pool or jacuzzi
OperatorParsons Hilltop
Safari styleGuided game drives
Children12 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Balule; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Wi-FiPlunge pool
Strengths
- Small camp: 4 rooms
- Private or plunge pools
- Lower all-in price than most Balule lodges for your dates
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- Only a “from” price is published, without dates
- No children under 12
- Bar drinks are extra
- Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
4 tents, two with a plunge pool or jacuzzi. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room for 2, from | 1 Jan – 31 Dec | R3,925 | €213 |
From R7,850 per tent per night for two (SA-Venues). No date ranges are given. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walksNot included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
DrinksNot included
One game drive a day is included. Gate fees (R100 per vehicle, R60 per person) and a conservation fee are extra.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Current “from” priceThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Parsons Hilltop Safari Camp (Balule, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Tent
We have no booking link for Parsons Hilltop Safari Camp yet. Contact Parsons Hilltop directly for availability and a quote.
Balule
Balule is part of the Associated Private Nature Reserves on Kruger's western edge, north of Hoedspruit. The perennial Olifants River flows for about 20 km through the middle of the reserve.
Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahBirdlife
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Balule Nature Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide
Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distance≈ 28 km
TransfersTransfers aren't included.
AccessBalule, on a hilltop.
Coordinates-24.1478, 30.9158
ReserveBalule
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren over 11.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
- SA-Venues: Parsons Hilltop Safari Camp (rates, inclusions, rooms)
- SA-Venues: Parsons Hilltop Safari Camp map & GPS
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