This tranquil and peaceful, owner-managed, selfcatering lodge on the shore of the Olifants River, in Balule Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, offers the splendour of the natural bushveld with breathtaking sunsets, wildlife which include the Big 5, birdwatching, safaris, bush walks, and is often referred to by guests as "Paradise" or "Heaven on Earth"!

River Cottage: Rates: R275.00 per guest per night (minimum 2, maximum 12 guests). On promotion until end 2012. Rates are per guest per night and not per unit.

The River Cottage, overlooking the Olifants river, is luxury furnished for selfcatering and has a homely yet elegant feel. It has an open plan lounge/dining area with a furnished balcony.

The River Cottage is exclusively available to the number of guests booked. Rates are based on number of guests with a minimum of two, and maximum 12, and not per unit. It is exclusively available to you and you do not share with other guests.

The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, and has a double eye-level oven, 6-plate gas/electric stove, microwave, coffee machine, 3 fridge/freezers, dishwasher, vegetable sink, and breakfast table.

There are 5 bedrooms with handcrafted Mopani double beds. Two of these bedrooms are also furnished with a single bed each. The cottage has two full bathrooms.

All linen and towels (except swimming towels) are provided and the cottage is serviced daily. Laundry facility is offered at an extra fee.

Adjacent to the cottage is a wooden deck with a view over the river. The deck has a built-in splash pool, lounge suite, dining table, day bed, and bar/serving area. Next to the deck is a boma with natural fire place and built-in braai (barbeque). 

Dinner, bed and breakfast is only available on request.

Highly Recommended by AA Quality Assured