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User Reviews of Balule Nature Reserve (35 Reviews)

Balule Safaris South Africa
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Average User Rating

4.4000 / 5 4.4 /5
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Female avatar icon Terri United Kingdom flag GB       Visited: September 2022 Reviewed: Oct 17, 2022

Email Terri  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

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Because it was small we were able to see so many animals and the guides alerted others so that everyone could have a chance to see them. We also went on a bush walk and saw loads of hippo. And on the bush braii a hyena sat by the fire. Fabulous thank you

Female avatar icon Kirsten Netherlands flag NL       Visited: September 2022 Reviewed: Oct 17, 2022

Email Kirsten  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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Smaller more quiet reserve. Better observation of animals.

Female avatar icon Jacqueline H. United States flag US       Visited: September 2018 Reviewed: Nov 7, 2018

Email Jacqueline H.  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

5 / 5 5 /5
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Perfection. Everything was perfect.

Female avatar icon Emily United States flag US       Visited: July 2018 Reviewed: Aug 15, 2018

Email Emily  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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Saw lots of wildlife, the bush walk was great. The guides were very informative.

Male avatar icon Frank Ferrer United States flag US       Visited: June 2018 Reviewed: Jul 31, 2018

Email Frank Ferrer  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

5 / 5 5 /5
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We saw the big five and much more.

Female avatar icon Chris Conti Peru flag PE       Visited: March 2018 Reviewed: Mar 24, 2018

Email Chris Conti  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

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I don't remember the names of the parks. Kruger was the worst. Partly was not your fault; there was a strike on. But we spent most of the day (only one in Kruger) entering a less desireable gate then racing to get back to the one we were supposed to enter. So most of the day was at top speed, not comfortable and rushed. Hardly saw any animals. The guide was grouchy.

Male avatar icon Luca Cambriglia Italy flag IT       Visited: September 2017 Reviewed: Oct 17, 2017

Email Luca Cambriglia  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

5 / 5 5 /5
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Great accommodation and great guide at Masodini. Bert is probably the best guide in South Africa.

Female avatar icon Barbara Urias Spain flag ES       Visited: July 2017 Reviewed: Aug 29, 2017

Email Barbara Urias  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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because of the marvellous bush walks and outdoor sleeping.

Avatar icon JoshBakerPhotography Australia flag AU       Visited: April 2016 Reviewed: Sep 24, 2016

Email JoshBakerPhotography

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A great place to stay, amazing team of guides and hospitality staff. Great Safaris at night and during the day. Plenty to see and do. Well organised and centred around your satisfaction. 100% recommended. The sunset safari with a sundowner was a highlight. An amazing amount of wildlife. All of the staff were great, very welcoming and extremely knowledgable about the wildlife and reserve itself.

Male avatar icon Kanikoski United States flag US       Visited: April 2016 Reviewed: Aug 2, 2016

Email Kanikoski  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

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As far as our game sightings at Balule were concerned, the elephants topped the bill. We had some very close, very powerful experiences with the beautiful animals on the reserve.