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Reviews of Naledi Lodges

Oliphants West Gate, R40 , 1380 Balule Game Reserve, South Africa

#3 of 13 hotels in Balule Game Reserve

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 47 hotel reviews

9.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely setting with beautiful views of bush veldt and mountains. Good game viewing. Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Marula Family Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location and friendly efficient staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Exciting and relaxing at the same time
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Marula Family Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great generous breakfast. Different dinner themes made it interesting and entertaining. Staff very friendly and relaxed. We were accommodated in every way in a discreet and professional manner. Loved the safari rides

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    10
    Been twice, will be back again!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Paperbark Luxury Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Naledi is a hidden gem. A small number of rooms means you get a very personal experience. The guides are highly knowledgeable and whilst the lodge is not located in the main part of the Kruger National Park, we were able to see lots of game including big cats.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    An amazing time with lots of close animal encounters and unforgettable moments.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Marula Family Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No complaints

    Our stay at Naledi was simply magical. The lodge had a beautiful location right in the bush, was very clean, and the rooms were comfortable. All of the staff were incredibly kind and committed to personalizing our stay to get the best experience possible. The trackers did an excellent job of finding and getting close to animals during the game drives. Whenever possible, we got to spend several minutes in silence marveling at lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and other animals just a few meters away from us. We're still thinking and talking about the incredible moments we experienced during our stay and will highly recommend Naledi to everyone who's looking for a sustainable, close-up, and comfortable safari experience.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Leadwood 2 Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing could have even better - exceptional service wonderful food and fantastic game drives.

    Absolutely everything!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    10
    Amazing & authentic experience, supported by staff who treated us like family
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Marula Family Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Great location, surpassed only by the friendly staff, whose positive and enthusiastic service made our stay unique and highly memorable! Naledi stands out due to the attention to small details, style, and personalized attention. Thank you!!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    10
    Trip of a lifetime exceeding all expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Marula Family Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceeded all expectations. The staff were incredibly warm, generous and on top of everything. They made us feel extra special and we enjoyed their company. Oupa as our guide delivered every single drive. We saw the Big 5 and then some! The meals from Chef Dudu and Chef Sam were spectacular and Marice and Lillian were the best hosts. Room was spacious and beautiful and the beds very comfortable. Every need was met and I just wish we could have stayed longer!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2025

    10
    Felt like a cruise- so relaxing, but also exciting! Everything was done for us. The service is top notch. The food was a
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Marula Family Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect from start to finish.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2024

    10
    Excellent, highly recommend, once in a life time safari experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Marula Family Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our experience was superb from the start. Luxury accommodation, wonderful service, exceptional food and of course, the safari experience was the best we have ever had - thank you to the highly experienced rangers.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    10
    Nice, clean, beautiful lodge for game
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Marula Family Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    If dinner offers a little more food, it will be perfect!

    Nice, beautiful place to stay for gaming. We saw lions, chetah, rinos, elephants, zebras, a lot of animals. delicious food, kind stuffs. nice clean rooms. very good game lodge.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    10
    Best adventure EVER, highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Marula Family Chalet
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike at all

    The safaris and seeing the animals was amazing. Every single staff member was incredible. Was the greatest experience

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    10
    A 5 star hotel and a 5 star experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I do not have any complaints.

    Naledi is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed. The level of quality service was extremely high. They always anticipated my every need and made sure that I did everything that I had set to do there. The facilities were all very thought out, so that you can maximize your experience at the reserve. The room was superb! The animals get really close to the hotel! The game drives, especially the knowledge of the guides (Oupa and Excellent), their spirit, it was truly amazing. I definitely recommend.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    10
    Perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Marula Family Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    One of the best experiences we’ve ever had as a family. Staff were incredible, location, food and facilities were perfect. On top of this the safari was everything we could have dreamt of.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    10
    Staff go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and taken care of. Every game drive is a different experience. Ab
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Paperbark Luxury Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Warm hospitality and fantastic service. Experienced guides and trekkers.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2024

    10
    We had a fabulous experience at Naledi Lodges.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Marula Family Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We had a perfect stay and experience. Please - do not change a thing!

    I travel a lot. To say that Naledi Lodges exceeded m expectations would be an understatement. Everything there - checking us in, getting our bags to our rooms, the staff greeting us every time we returned from a Safari, the food and drink, our guides, etc., - everything was well thought out and first class!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2024

    10
    Incredible Bush Lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Leadwood 2 Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was excellent, rooms were beautiful, the physical setting was beautiful, and meals delicious!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    Perfection!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Leadwood 2 Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you are even considering a safari, look no further and book Naledi now! From the moment we arrived, everything was absolutely perfect and so personal! The staff, accommodation, food, game drives - everything! I literally have nothing bad or even vaguely negative to say about Naledi. Every member of staff was happy, friendly and attentive. The lodge and villas are immaculately clean and beautifully presented. The game drives are out of this world - and we saw so much wildlife (including the big 5!) The views from the property are stunning - and there are multiple areas for viewing the wildlife. The food was simply delicious - and the chef is unbelievably accommodating. Everybody goes above and beyond to ensure that your stay is the trip of a lifetime. As a group of 5 - 2 adults and three children (7, 11 and 14) we have travelled a lot, but all agree that this really was the best vacation we have ever had - and probably will ever have! We can't wait to return - we miss Naledi already!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    5⭐️ Safari Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Paperbark Luxury Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Incredible stay at Naledi! We were speechless at the views, hospitality and food. We spent 4 days and 3 nights and wished we’d stayed more. Everything about this place is 5 ⭐️. The game drives were incredible with Erick and Kel. They went to every effort to show us the best and guide us along the way. The service and views in the lodge were unbelievable. We will 100% return but for longer. We can’t thank everyone at Naledi enough!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    An amazing experience in a wonderful and comfortable location. Saw many animals and really enjoyed the company and knowl
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Paperbark Luxury Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We would question the suitability of allowing young children to share safaris with couples ( not accompanied by children).

    Amazing location and top class service from Sally and her team. Excellent guides, Vuyani and Sydwell provided us with many great animal sightings and shared their extensive knowledge of the animals and the land.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Awesome game drivers!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Marula Family Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lodge is really comfortable but the best part is the people who work there. The staff is really kind and they managed to give us the best experience, the food was great. It was our first Safari in a game reserve and we saw the big 5 and so much more. The guides are awesome, Sydwell and Vuyani! Thank you

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    10
    Perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Leadwood 2 Bedroom Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything ecvept getting up early,but it is well worth iy

    We had an amzing stay. The experience was very personalised staff very attentive and welcoming. The rangers were very well trained.Thegame drives are a true adventure, tracking down the big 5!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    10
    Amazing lodge, amazing game rides, and amazing staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Paperbark Luxury Chalet
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing!

    The staff was phenomenal. Every detail was looked after and all of our expectations were exceeded. The guides were absolutely amazing. The food was excellent for every single meal. It was an unforgettable experience and one that we will cherish forever. Couldn't recommend this place more!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    10
    Absolutely fantastic.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Marula Family Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints at all - we hope to return some day!

    Absolutely fantastic stay at Naledi lodge - a trip that will be remembered for years to come! We loved the morning and evening safari drives and were lucky to see all of the big five including lion cubs and a pair of leopards. Our safari guides Sid and Vuyani went above and beyond every day to ensure we saw as much as possible and were extremely friendly too. We were also very impressed by the high quality of the food at breakfast, lunch and dinner and the amazing service of Naledi staff. Special shout out to Sam the chef, Angel, Lotta and Marise who did everything they could for us and more. They were extremely kind and thoughtful - on our final day it was my birthday and they gave me a lovely gift of a Naledi mug and Amarula which made my day.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Naledi Bush Lodge shines brightly as the best safari experience ever (and we’ve had six others in 3 countries for compar
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Marula Family Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The meals were arranged beautifully and so delicious! Our guides were so professional and courteous and curtailed each drive to our interests. The staff felt like friends after 3 days; I wish we could have extended our stay much longer.

    Stayed in January 2024

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