Balule Satellite Camp, Kruger
Deep in the heart of the Kruger National Park, in the most exquisite topography, lies a small satellite camp. Named 'Balule' after the Tsonga word for the Olifants River, this camp is one of the best places for guests to experience nature first hand. Situated more or less in the centre of the Park, just south of Olifants Camp, Balule lies close to the mighty Olifants River. With only the most basic of facilities and no electricity, a low fence is the only barrier that separates you from the wilderness, resulting in a true back to basics experience. It is this unique wilderness feel of the camp that makes it a firm favourite with backpackers, the caravanning community and other visitors who want to get away from it all. Balule Camp is managed from Olifants Camp. Guests are required to report to Orpen, Satara, Olifants or Letaba camps for check-in. Accommodation at Balule camp is ideal for backpacking, camping and caravanning communities looking for a self-catering bushveld experience.
Quick Facts
Accommodation Type: | Self-catering, Camping |
Rates from: | Less than $150 p.p.p.d. |
Camp Size: | Very Large |
Max No of Guests: | 90 |
Children Friendly: | Yes |
Minimum Age: | 0 |
Grading and Accreditation
Star Grading: | Not Graded |
Green Rating Accreditation: | No |
Responsible Tourism Certified: | No |
Location
Details | Distance (Km) | Travel Time (Min) | |
Nearest Town | Phalaborwa | 100 | 140 |
Nearest Major City | Nelspruit | 265 | 280 |
Nearest Major Airport | Kruger Mpumalanga International | 250 | 290 |
Nearest Hospital | Phalaborwa Hospital | 100 | 145 |
Park / Reserve
Activities
Primary
Self-drive SafariOptional
CampingFacilities
Room
Communal Ablution FacilitiesCommunal Kitchen
Communal Freezer
Camp
15 x Campsites6 x Rustic Huts
This Experience
Safari type
Big 5 SafariSpecialist Species
Big 5Black Rhino
Buffalo
Elephant
Leopard
Lion
White Rhino
Malaria area
YesSuitable for
CouplesChildren
Where
Area: Mpumalanga
