Balule Game Reserve is like a hidden gem close to some of the most popular and busy game parks in South Africa. Although the hugely famous Kruger National Park is a nearby neighbour, for those wanting a more intimate safari experience, Balule is the fantastic alternative and a place that will hold a small part of your heart forever.
As one of the best times of the year to travel to Balule has finally arrived, you, like many others, could be planning your trip to this magnificent place and as such are probably looking for some extra information which you can use to make your time here time well spent. One of the bits of planning that you will need to do when thinking about a holiday to this majestic place is how you will travel through the reserve.
Much like the Kruger National Park, there are plenty of roads criss-crossing Balule. The reserve shares an open border with the Kruger and it covers a distance of some 350 square kilometres. The game reserve is home to an abundance of wildlife, and when you are making your holiday destination Balule, then you can look forward to having that authentic safari experience complete with all of those animals that you want to see such as elephants, lions, all sorts of antelope and so many more.
What is truly magical about a trip to Balule, is that unlike many of its counterparts, you never have to worry about having to compete for the best views. All of the lodges are privately owned and as a private game reserve, day visitors are about non-existent. This means that when you are travelling through the reserve, the roads are mostly deserted and when you come across a particularly interesting sighting, you won’t have to rush the experience. Instead, you will have the chance to simply sit back and watch the action as it takes place.
Balule is also not home to an abundance of safari companies. In recent years, the Kruger has become overwhelmed by safari vehicles, and while they perform a necessary service for travellers, they can often spoil the scenery when there are far too many of them at each sighting. Because Balule is not open to the general public for day viewing, and because the reserve has a limited number of overnight guests at any given time, the reserve is able to keep a hold of its peace and quiet.
As for the roads, you can expect well-kept gravel and dirt roads, which are relatively easy to navigate and which will take you to some of the very best wildlife viewing spots. There are all sorts of viewing points and it really helps to get your hands on a map if you intend to explore some of the reserve yourself.
If you prefer to be guided, there are many guided safari options to choose from and since most safari lodges here offer safaris as a part of their packages, it might be best to kick back and relax on a guided safari instead of driving yourself.
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