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Drifters also offer the luxury Drifters Game Lodge for the discerning bush lover. However, the Drifters philosophy still stands: an authentic African experience at a realistic price. Take a few extra days to adjust to the smells, sounds and taste of Africa. |
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Situated in the 30 000-hectare privately-owned Balule Nature Reserve, alongside the Kruger National Park, the Drifters Game Lodge is isolated and intensely close to the magic of Africa.
Your expert ranger will teach you about the habits of the Lion and the Rhinoceros, and how to identify the ferocious little Antlion and the Giant Rhinoceros Beetle. For the more adventurous we encourage game walks under the guidance of an armed ranger or you may choose one of our open-vehicle drives. |
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Accommodation is in eight well-spaced luxury, insect-proof suites under thatch.
Each suite has an inner tented sleeping chamber, offering the occupants the full spectrum of the sounds of the African night without compromising safety.
All suites are comfortably appointed with electricity, full bathroom with shower and a private patio overlooking the seasonal Mohlabetsi riverbed.
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The central lodge building offers broad shady verandas and a comfortable lounge over-looking our rock pool. This feature pool is for those who wish to enjoy a refreshing swim or tan under the African sun. Animals encountered during your stay are in a totally wild and natural environment, and good game sightings are guaranteed. We are especially proud of our abundant birdlife, which is attracted by the riverine forest. Brunch is enjoyed on the veranda after returning from your early-morning activity and dinner is served under the stars in our traditional African boma. Eastgate Airport offers a convenient fly-in or one can self-drive from Johannesburg in five hours. The lodge is situated 17km north of Hoedspruit, gateway to the Kruger National Park.
Prices:
Single: €185.00.
Sharing: €150.00 per person
Our package includes: meals, accommodation, game drives, walks, and pick-up and drop-off at Eastgate Airport (Hoedspruit). A full bar service is available.
BALULE NATURE RESERVE:
Balule Nature Reserve - Limpopo Province: The vast Balule Game Reserve is adjacent to the Kruger National Park, home to the Big Five and world famous for its abundance of animal and birdlife. Seize the opportunity to track and spot Africa's magnificent creatures on game drives, conducted in open 4x4 vehicles
The Balule Private Game Reserve was created ten years ago when a few enterprising farm owners decided to drop the game fences between their farms. This has since grown into a 35000 ha Private Nature Reserve with the perennial Olifants River flowing for approximately 20km through the centre of the reserve. Balule is expanding all the time as other landowners join the initiative and have been incorporated into the Greater Kruger National Park Management Area - the fences have been dropped between Balule and the Kruger National Park. In the Balule Game Reserve you will find the Big Five roaming freely ... Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and the Rhino. |
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