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Located in the Balule Nature Reserve, with no boundaries between it and the Kruger National Park, The Camp gives those who visit an authentic safari experience, complete with the opportunity of an almost guaranteed sighting the iconic Big 5 animals. On this 3-day trip, you’ll be staying in the rustic but utterly beautiful NDzuti Bush Camp, an oasis where wildlife often stops by the nearby waterhole for a morning or late afternoon drink. With golden-hour safaris, starry nights spent around the fire, and the sounds of the wild just beyond your tent, this tour will give you a wild experience without sacrificing comfort.
South Africa
nDzuti Bush Camp is made up of 4 classic Meru-style tents, placed on smooth concrete base. Each of the tents opens onto a private deck, from which guests can gaze out over a waterhole, where the wildlife drifts to and from, as if on cue, unobstructed by fences.
Inside, twin beds dressed in crisp percale linen and warm duvets are a welcoming sight after a busy day in the bush, while the gentle glow of bedside lanterns and the rustle of canvas create that delicious “I’m really on safari” feeling. The tents have their own open-air a beautifully screened bathroom, with a hot shower, where you can wash off the day beneath birdsong and surrounded by the scent of the bush.
The transfers from Johannesburg are shared transfers, and once everyone is on board, we’ll make our way directly to the picturesque town of Hoedspruit, arriving at around midday.
Once checked in at the camp, there’s time to relax, freshen up, and enjoy a light lunch. You can take a dip in the pool or meander along the peaceful walking trails.
Later in the afternoon, around 4 pm, we’ll head out for your first game drive, a Sunset Safari. As the day winds down, wildlife becomes more active, creating the perfect setting for sightings.
Winter guests can look forward to longer dusk drives, while summer safaris are lit with a soft, warm glow.
By 8:00 pm, we will return to the lodge, where a delicious dinner and a restful night await.
Main Destination: Balule Nature Reserve
Accommodation
nDzuti Bush Camp
Meals and Drinks
Dinner (Breakfast not included)
Mineral Water
We set off on our morning safari under the soft hues of early dawn, the best time to spot predators on the prowl and other wildlife having their first meal of the day.
With each safari, your guide will venture into new areas of the Park, those not yet explored on a previous drive, as we look for wildlife we’ve not yet seen.
At around mid-morning, we will return to camp for a delicious late breakfast and the afternoon is yours to enjoy at your own pace. You can take a refreshing dip in the plunge pool, lounge under the shade of ancient trees with an enjoyable book, or stroll through the unfenced camp grounds.
A light lunch will be served, fuelling you for the next half of your day.
By 3 pm, it’s time to climb back into the safari vehicle for an afternoon and evening game drive.
As the sun begins its slow descent, the bush changes under golden light and the wildlife again begins to emerge from their shaded hideaways, making it one of the best times of day for a safari.
If you travel in winter, your safari will stretch deeper into twilight, while summer safaris will give you more daylight and dreamy pastel skies.
By the time you return to camp around 8:00 pm, the fire is crackling, dinner is ready, and the stars above remind you that you’re well away from the rest of the world.
Main Destination: Balule Nature Reserve
Accommodation
nDzuti Bush Camp
Meals and Drinks
Breakfast, Light Lunch & Dinner
Mineral Water
As the final morning of your safari dawns, we head out on an early morning game drive one last time.
This last game drive is a time to reflect on the sightings, the sounds, and the excitement of your safari, but with one eye still on the bushveld in the hopes of catching a glimpse of whichever animal you hoped to see but have not yet come across.
With their wealth of experience and sharp instincts, your guide will do everything possible to make your closing safari as memorable as your first.
After returning to camp, a warm breakfast awaits. There’s time to freshen up, gather your belongings, and bid farewell to your guide and this special part of Africa that’s been your home these past few days.
From here, you’ll be transferred to Hoedspruit to connect with your return shuttle to Johannesburg.
Main Destination: Balule Nature Reserve and Johannesburg
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of Tour)
Meals and Drinks
Breakfast
End of tour
Clients flying out of OR Tambo International on the last day of their trip should please not book their flight any earlier than 20:00 pm for Domestic Flights and 21:00 pm for International Flights.
You’ll be dropped off at the airport or at a lodge within a 5km radius of the airport
Kurt Safari is a well-established safari company based in Hazyview, South Africa, which specialises in delivering the best wildlife safaris in the Kruger National Park. Our company is SATSA-accredited, fully insured, and has earned a top-rating on Tripadvisor thanks to our team of expert local guides, modern open-safari vehicles and all-inclusive packages covering accommodation, transfers, meals, and conservation fees.
Though not as big as its neighbouring Kruger National Park, Balule is quite a size and covers some 40 000 hectares.
The conservation fee to enter Balule Nature Reserve depends on whether you are self-driving or travelling with a safari outfitter. For the most accurate prices, it is best to contact Balule or your preferred safari company.
Yes, you can. Balule is home to the Big 5 and with its unfenced but safe camp nDzuti is a great place to start looking for this particular category of wildlife.
Balule is the Tsonga for buffalo, and you’ll see plenty of them within the reserve.
Game drives are the most popular thing to do while staying at the camp. Aside from that, you can go on bush walks.
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