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Balule Rest Camp
Located in
South Africa :: Kruger Park
Category:
Camping :: Park Camp
Situated more or less in the centre of the park, is the small satellite camp named 'Balule' derived from the Tsonga word meaning 'Olifants River'. Balule lies close to the mighty Olifants River just south of the Olifants camp. This is the perfect camp for guests wanting to experience nature first hand. The camp offers basic facilities; there is no electricity, and a low fence that separates you from the wilderness making it a true back to basics experience. It's a firm favourite with backpackers, caravanning community and other visitors because of its unique wilderness feel. The camp offer campsite with communal ablutions, cooking facilities and there is no power points but lanterns are provided. There are also six rustic huts with communal ablution facilities, the huts have no windows only vents, and there is only a communal kitchen available and a communal freezer with limited space. The camp has no reception and is managed from Satara camp. Guests should report to Satara or Olifants camps for check-in. The gate times for the Kruger National park is 05:30-18:30(Nov-Feb), 05:30-18:00(Mar, Oct), 06:00-17:30(May-Jul), 06:00-18:00(Apr/Aug-Sept). Kruger National park is a malaria risk area, precautions should be taken.
| Address : | H-9, 85km or 02h10min E of Phalaborwa, Limpopo, South Africa |
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| Contact : | Olifants Rest camp |
| Contact 2 : | Satara Rest camp |
| Tel : | +27(0)13 735 6606 |
| Tel2 : | +27(0)13 735 6306 |
| Gate : | +27(0)13 735 3547 |
| Email : | Click Here |
| Website : | Click Here |
| Cellphone Reception : | Intermittent |
Taking the N1 toll-road to Polokwane (Pietersburg) and about 40km before Polokwane turn right onto the R71 heading towards Tzaneen. After Tzaneen head towards the Phalaborwa and the gate the trip will take between 6 to 7 hours to the gate. Situated 85km away from the gate is Balule camp. It will take about 3hours to the camp but if you want to enjoy the game viewing along the way allow more time.
| Best Time to Visit : | All year |
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| Rates Quoted : | Per Unit |
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| Base Currency : | ZAR |
| Minimum Rate : | 215.00 |
| Maximum Rate : | 225.00 |
| Updated for : | 2014 |
| Payment Methods Accepted : | Cash, Credit Card, Electronic Funds Transfer |
| Nearest ATM : | Phalaborwa |
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| Nearest Bank : | Phalaborwa |
| Languages spoken : | English |
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| Number of Sites : | 18 | |
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| Is water available? : | Unknown | |
| Is water drinkable? : | Unknown | |
| Game to View : | Hippopotamus. Elephant. Pel's Fishing Owl. Hyena. Goliath Heron |
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| More Activities : | Guided Game Walks or Game Drives can be pre-arranged with Olifants camp. |
| Notes on Activities : | (Some activities may be offered nearby). |
| Closest Main Route : | H-9 |
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| Closest Town : | Phalaborwa |
Residents check in at Olifants or Satara main camps.
No restaurant and shop facilities are available.
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