Register    Sign In


Ezulwini River Lodge


   

 Specials 


Balule Nature Reserve Map (click for a large map)



 
You are here: Home > Africa > South Africa > Kruger National Park > Central Kruger Park > Balule Nature Reserve > Balule Nature Reserve Accommodation > Ezulwini River Lodge
Search Accommodation

Destination or Keyword

Optional: Check availability for my stay


Map of Ezulwini River Lodge


In and Around Ezulwini River Lodge


City
  Maputo 255.5km

Towns
  Hoedspruit 6.8km
  Blyde River Canyon 21.4km
  Klaserie 23.1km
  Ohrigstad 52.4km
  Phalaborwa 56.7km

Popular Attractions
  Blyde River Canyon 21.3km


Nearby Accommodation
  Khumbula 6.4km
  Bush Villa 418 - Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate 6.4km
  Raptors Lodge 6.5km

This means you get the lowest available rates

From R2,120 p/person
From R1,695 p/person sharing
From R2,500 p/unit
Maximum guests:  14 

Show me   reviews   rates   descriptions   themes   photos  

  Currency in 

35% discount. Hooray!     Terms & Conditions

Our Special Rate of R1,250 per person per night sharing includes:

a.. Luxury Accommodation
b.. Full breakfast, light lunch, and a three course dinner
c.. Teas & coffees
d.. 1 x Evening Game Drive, 1 x Morning Game Drive per day

Terms and Conditions apply.


Guest comments





Unique experience...


We stayed a both lodges : Billy's and River lodges. Both are very different and have their own character. Staff friendliness is a must, games drives are exciting, bush walks are an experience (we even had the experience to face a lion during one of them.... it is something...) Food was ok, but menus could be improved and diversified. We were a bit disappointed with the Christmas diner (chicken breasts and pap....). Response from Lodge : New chef has arrived - working hard at upgrading menues
Frederic Chapuis, South Africa - 09 January 2009
Show scores



Great camp in a real wild surrounding


We stayed at the River lodge and we felt at home. The rondavels were furnished very stylishly and cosy. The only thing that was not perfect was the food, which was of good quality but rather basic - here I hope they will offer something more adequate to this nearly luxury camp - and we missed some hammocks which would fit perfectly in the surrounding. The safaris were a great experience, however the reserve is not very big and after 4 tours you've seen the most of it. Yet it was the o ... more
Martina Hummel, Germany - 06 December 2008
Show scores



Food was great


Overall I would classify it as average and acceptable. The food menu needs more variety. Food was cooked well and appetising. The river view is a slight misnomer and it is very restricted and will, I assume be almost completely obscured when the rains come and bush turns green.
dave ingram, South Africa - 29 September 2008
Show scores



Themes



African Safari
Ezulwini Game Lodges are situated in the Greater Kruger National Park, Balule Nature Reserve. We offer two game drives per day, where you go deep into the heart of the African bush where our guide will track and show you African wildlife upclose.
   

Description



Ezulwini Game Lodges are situated in
the centre of the Greater Kruger National Park, Balule Nature Reserve
section
, which is approximately 17 kilometres from Hoedspruit making it
easily accessible from both Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa. It is approximately 5
hours drive from Johannesburg. We are situated in a very low
risk malaria area and have never had a case of malaria at our
lodges.


 


Ezulwini, the Zulu word for 'Place
of Paradise', where Africa remains unspoiled.
The emphasis at our Lodges is on friendliness and informality. Our staff are
well trained and professional to ensure your stay is even more memorable.
Ezulwini prides itself on being able to offer an exceptional African setting,
indigenous fauna and flora as well as unique character and charm, to provide you
with an authentic, African experience. 
All lodge rooms have new silent climate control air conditioning and
heating facilities, mini bars and elegant mosquito nets. Please note that
check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00. Please make prior
arrangements should you require alternate times.




The magnificent Olifants River,
largest of all of the lowveld rivers flows through the northern area of
Ezulwini, and it is here in the riverine forest, where this luxury lodge is located.  Two of the largest trees in South
Africa, a sycamore fig (Ficus Sycamorus) with a diameter in excess of five
metres and a leadwood tree (Combretum Imberbe) in excess of two metre diameter,
grow in our riverine forest. This region is home to Hippos, Crocodiles,
Elephants and massive Riverine Trees and is an excellent
venue for the avid bird watcher.  

River Lodge has an exquisite entertainment area comprising a lounge,
bar and swimming pool, all under a large thatched roof.  Relax here in welcoming
deep sofas and marvel at magnificent leadwood sculptures.  The enormous wooden
dining deck set in the riverine vegetation, which looks out over the Olifants
River and an elevated thatched viewing deck overlooking the bush, add to the
special ambiance of this lodge.  Superb cuisine and skilled rangers will enhance
your safari and leave you with an experience of Africa which you will remember
forever.
Luxury, thatched, twin bed chalets, with en-suite bathrooms,
accommodating a maximum of 14 guests gives a charm that only a small camp can possess.


The rooms which
were built in the 1940's have been beautifully restored and furnished with
antiques from that period and have
220V, 50Hz electrical supply, potable drinking
water, Insect-proof window screens,
elegant mosquito nets,
o
verhead fans, new, silent air-conditioners,
tea and coffee making facility. 
River Lodge offers 6 standard rooms as well as the VIP Spelati Suite – sleeping
14 guests in total. The Spelati Suite has a spacious lounge, an outdoor bathroom
and private deck, in addition to a king sized bed. Satellite T.V. is available in the lounge
area.





 Check-In 02:00 PM Check-Out 11:00 AM

Rooms and units


River Lodge 7


Includes: All Meals and Activities

River Lodge - Luxury, thatched, airconditioned twin or king bed chalets, with en-suite bathrooms, on the banks of the mighty Olifants River, largest of all of the lowveld rivers, for a maximum of 20 guests. The Spelati Suite offers that something extra with lounge, bedroom, indoor and outdoor bathroom. Facilities include boma, viewing decks overlooking a large dam and the Olifants River and bar.


Features available



2009 Base Rate
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
River Lodge  R2,120 R2,120 R1,695 R1,695 R2,500 R2,500

2010 Base Rate
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
River Lodge  -- -- -- -- -- --


Please remember that rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking.

Nearby Attractions


Kruger National Park 70.0 km
Pilgrim's Rest 150.0 km
Blyde River Canyon 100.0 km
Moholoholo Wildlife rehabilitation Centre 75.0 km
Cheetah Project 30.0 km


Facilities and Services
Fax, Photocopy Machine, Internet Access, Airport Shuttle Service, Parking Available, Babysitting Service, Laundry Service, Garden, Braai / Barbecue, Bar on the Premises, Swimming Pool, Communal MNet, VCR, Library, Fireplace on the Premises, Communal Television , Communal Satelite TV, DVD

Facilities in Rooms/Units
Air-Conditioning in Rooms, No Smoking in Rooms, Fan in Rooms, Tea and Coffee in Rooms, Heater in Rooms, Bar Fridges in Rooms, Mosquito Net

Activities on the Premises
Waterhole, Big 5, Big 6, Big 7

Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Golf, Ballooning, Canoeing / Kayaking, Caving, Climbing - Traditional, Health & Fitness, Horse Riding, Paddling - Canoeing, Paddling - Kayaking, Paddling - Whitewater-Rafting, River Rafting/Expedition, Walking, Hiking / Backpacking, Waterhole, Big 5, Big 6, Big 7

Environment
Game Reserve, Nature Reserve, River

Languages Spoken
English, Zulu (isiZulu), Xhosa (isiXhosa), Afrikaans, Northern Sotho (Sesotho sa Leboa), Sotho (Sesotho)

Conference
Overhead Projector Available, Whiteboard Available, Slide Projector Available, Television Available

Memberships and Legal
SATSA


Why use SafariNow.com?

Low Price

  • No booking fees
  • Special Deals available
  • Best price promise!

Impartial Advice

  • Real reviews from previous guests

Industry leading

  • 2 times winner of South Africa e-commerce awards

Widest choice

  • 7412 Accommodation establishments in 17 Countries

Secure

  • We're a well known brand in South Africa, with 10 years of bookings experience
  • SATSA registered
  • Thawte security & encryption
SafariNow.com is a self-service bookings system! See why book via SafariNow, and our customer raves. Learn how to book and pay.

If you do need help please call us on 0861 801 802 (South Africa) +27 (0)21 780 7000 (International)