Pondoro Game Lodge, Balule Game Reserve
Overview
Boasting a location above a river, the 8-room Pondoro Game Lodge Balule Game Reserve provides guests with a spa salon on-site. Guests can relax in a private garden and enjoy body treatments.
Location
Hendrik Van Eck airport is located 38 miles away from the lodge.
Rooms
Offering river views, this Balule Game Reserve villa features a deck. The Balule Game Reserve accommodation comes with a bathroom with a tub, a separate toilet, and a shower. Hair dryers, dressing gowns, and shower caps are included for added comfort.
Eat & Drink
Staying at the villa, guests can make use of the self-catering amenities available, including an electric kettle and glassware.
Leisure & Business
This accommodation offers entertainment activities, such as game drives, along with a fitness club for active guests. The Balule Game Reserve villa features facials, massage therapy, and a shared lounge as well as a swimming pool.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Recommended for:
Treehouse Hide Sleepout
Spend a night in the Treehouse Hide overlooking a waterhole, spotlit for nocturnal wildlife viewing, including elephants and leopards.
Black Mamba APU Tour
Join a Wednesday or Saturday tour to meet the Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit, visit Nonwane research facility, and learn about rhino conservation.
Olifants River Picnic
Enjoy a private picnic lunch at a riverside hide, watching animals like buffalo and zebra visit the waterhole.
Guided Nature Walks
Explore Balule Game Reserve on foot with armed guides, tracking elephants and rhinos while learning bush survival skills.
Location
Significant Location
Balule Game Reserve is part of Greater Kruger National Park, near Phalaborwa Gate and Hoedspruit.
Wildlife Neighborhood
Balule Game Reserve features a wildlife conservation area known for its diverse ecosystems and abundant animal life.
Local Dining Options
Tindlovu Restaurant, Kumbu Kumbu, and The Bush Pub serve authentic South African cuisine and bush meals.