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Amukela Game Lodge

Sable Road 19, Balule, Hoedspruit, South Africa
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Amukela Game Lodge
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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Veenendaal, The Netherlands
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The game lodge lies in the Balule game reserve and has a relaxing atmosphere. Very good price for accommodation near the Kruger park, and meals were good. Friendly staff, helpful and knowledgable owners. Good view over the bush from the terrace, where also diner is served.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

It is a small lodge with four roustic and simpathetic rooms. Avoid only the shuttle from / to  Hoedspruit airport, that is unreasonably overpriced (1460.00 rands for the couple!), much more than predicted. There is also the surcharge (5%) over the credit card payment. We payed more than the same stay at Kapama (five-star lodge), but it may be a good option... More

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26 January 2012

Clients were booked at our lodge 1 day before arrival via another lodge in the Cape. We offered to do the transfer as clients didn't want to rent a car, and due to short timeframe we couldn't outsorce the transfer - what we normally do - We informed clients as well as the lodge who booked the transfer for clients... More

Almere, Netherlands
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

This lodge lies in a private nature reserve (Balule Nature Reserve) next to the Kruger Park. It is a small lodge with an enthusiastic Dutch couple running the place. Great value for money in a beautiful surrounding. Nice and proper rooms.

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Bath, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011
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My family and I have recently returned from our second visit to this lodge and it was just as fabulous as we remembered from our first trip. Peaceful loaction, traditional comfortable rondawel (with the benefit of an en suite), access to game drives and lots of animals, great food (especially Potije), staff very friendly and helpful, and the hosts couldn't... More

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Pretoria
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2010
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Spent 5 days in this lodge with my wife, last June before the WC started. It was incredible to found a lodge in Big-5 for only R545! 2 meals included. Rooms are rustic and the bed sleeps fantastic. Meals are good, hosts very friendly and hospitable, staff is friendly yes you really feel at home. Only 4 chalets.

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Amukelaan, Owner at Amukela Game Lodge, responded to this review
21 August 2010

Thanks Johan, we are glad you enjoyed your stay! Last week the lions killed a buffalo-calf but they were chased away by the herd, as the carcass was intact when I found it. Next morning it was gone, probably the hyena's enjoyed a free meal. Looking forward to host you and Sarie next time. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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Paris, France
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
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Breda, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011
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Sable Road 19, Balule, Hoedspruit, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR1,510 - 3,076

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