Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge

Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge is comfortable family-run safari camp situated in the Balule Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Balule is in prime game viewing country. The emphasis here is upon close-up encounters with Africa’s spectacular wildlife, from the mighty elephant, the impressive lion to the miniscule termite.

Mohlabesti is a small intimate lodge where the focus is on quiet attentiveness and intimacy with nature. The lodge is easily accessible, yet you seem to enter an entirely different world once within the camp. Life slows down to the rhythms of nature. The rising and setting of the sun dictates your movements.

Accommodation at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge

Mohlabetsi has only six African rondavels and two family suites, all decorated in a simple African style, ensuring an intimate safari ambience. Each rondavel is twin or double bedded, with insect-proofed windows, ceiling fan, en-suite bathroom and a marvelous al fresco shower. The new Impala Lily Suite offers superior accommodation with a private plunge pool, indoor and outdoor showers, romantic free-standing bath and nothing but unspoilt nature as a view.

The Lodge is nestled under age-old trees with a panoramic view over the bush and a well-frequented waterhole. The shady lawns create a wonderful scene of tranquility. There’s a lounge, bar and dining area. True African bush cuisine is served in the boma with its crackling log fire and bushveld ambience.

A sparkling pool also has a view of a well frequented waterhole. Morning and evening safaris in open Landrovers or on foot may reveal a herd of elephants bathing at a waterhole or a scarab beetle busy at work. There’s also a tranquility Lapa in a quiet area of Mohlabetsi Lodge. This offers relaxing aromatherapy massages during the day.

Children at Mohlabetsi

Children are welcome at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge and they are one of the few lodges to allow younger children on game drives (However we recommend from 4/5 years upwards). The two family suites offer superb comfort for families or close friends. Each suite has two en suite rooms with an interleading door for privacy. They can add a sleeper bed to accommodate a family of five. However there is no kids programme of activities so this lodge suits families who want to spend as much time together as possible.