Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge is a 4-star lodge situated in the vast Balule Nature Reserve which forms a part of the Greater Kruger National Park. It’s an owner-run, intimate lodge that caters to couples and families and offers thrilling Big 5 game drives in one of the best game-viewing regions of South Africa.
The lodge is situated on higher ground giving it sweeping views over the savannah, across a waterhole, and onto the Drakensberg mountains. The rondawel (round hut) rooms are simple but characterful with al fresco showers. The Family Lodges have a double room interleading into a twin room, each with its own facilities. Between game drives, there are plenty of places to relax at the main lodge, including the lounges, the hammock garden, and the swimming pool. The chefs serve Southern African recipes and locally sourced produce, paired with Cape wines, in outdoor locations around the lodge.
Personal and relaxed – feel like one of the family
Excellent value for money Big 5 safari
Easy driving distance from Hoedspruit Airport
Atmospheric outdoor boma for meals around the fire
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6 Rooms, 2 Family Lodges & 1 Suite
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
Full Board
Safari
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"Head to the hammock garden for an afternoon siesta in a hammock under the shade of the trees."
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Lauren & Ian Ratner, 17th December 2016
Family holiday to Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Our family of 5 truly enjoyed our Family Lodge for our 4 night stay at Mohlabetsi and we really appreciated the air conditioned comfort on the hot days. The staff were all friendly and the food was very good, especially the salads and omelettes. There is some magical spice that they put in the omel…
Samantha Hyder & Michael Todd, 11th September 2017
Honeymoon to Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Wow! Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge.. AMAZING! We fell in love with the lodge as soon as we walked through the entrance. The grounds are stunning and so well kept, our room was spotless, had everything we needed and was absolutely beautiful. All of the food was delicious, we enjoyed every meal. The sta…
Magical! This felt like one of those special places....a best kept secret. So very glad Greg picked it for us. Loved that it was on the smaller side. Loved our rooms in the traditional rondavels. The food was delicious and sitting outside under the trees watching the animals at the watering hole wa…
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6 Rooms, 2 Family Lodges & 1 Suite
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
Full Board
Safari
Big 5 Safari
Night Drive
