Singwe River Lodge in Balule, Limpopo

This magnificent property situated in Balule Reserve, a 40,000 ha reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park, is built on the banks of the Olifants River, which provides many opportunities for game viewing even while in camp ... watch families of elephants who have come down to bathe, lazy hippos surfacing for a yawn, a skittish herd of impala drinking nervously ... and listen for the cry of a fish eagle.

At Singwe River Lodge we provide a memorable and affordable Big Five game experience in a low-risk malaria area, with excellent accommodation in a luxury lodge, delicious food and warm African hospitality.

Accommodation

Shaded by giant fig trees, the beautiful, tranquil game lodge has accommodation for up to 12 adults in a Manor House and three thatched riverside chalets, a large swimming pool and rolling lawns which extend down to the banks of the Olifants River. If the weather permits dinner is often served in the African Boma under the night sky around a campfire. Alternatively it is served in the indoor thatched dining room.

We provide fully catered holidays with delicious full breakfasts, a light lunch and a three course gourmet dinner served in the restaurant or, weather permitting, in the African Boma around a campfire. Snacks are also provided on game drives and tea/coffee is available all day. Private dinners for couples celebrating a special occasion can be arranged in the Manor House dining room on request.

Children of all ages are welcome and a child-minding service is available if parents wish to dine alone or go on a game drive.

Riverside Manor House Luxury rooms:
Set back from the Olifants River and shaded by trees, the Riverside Manor House has stunning panoramic views of the river and surrounding bushveld of the Kruger area. Built on two levels, it is a cool, thatched building with an upper deck and lower covered veranda.

There is one suite upstairs and two on ground level. Each luxury room has an en-suite bathroom with shower and bath, and doors which open onto the garden or the deck. One of the lower level suites can also accommodate two children under 12.

The rooms are spacious and airy, fully carpeted with air-conditioning, fans and mosquito mesh on the windows for guests who prefer to leave their windows open.

King size extra length beds (or singles) covered by safari style mosquito net canopy’s , thick fluffy white towels, luxury bathroom amenities, towelling robes, slipper and personal safes complete the luxury.

Guests have access to a comfortable living area upstairs and a wooden deck overlooking the river. A television is available for major sports events!

Standard Riverside Chalets:
Built on the banks of the Olifants River, the three thatched chalets each have a bedroom, and en-suite bathroom with shower, air-conditioning and a fan. King size extra length beds (or singles) covered by safari style mosquito net canopy’s, thick fluffy white towels, luxury bathroom amenities, toweling robes, slipper and personal safes complete the luxury. One of these chalets can also accommodate two children under 12 years old.

About Singwe River Lodge

Built in 1993, is one of the oldest lodges in the area. It consists of Combretum bushveld, characterised by African savannas, Acacia trees such as Sweet Thorn, Leadwood, and Marula trees, which is typical of the vegetation of the Kruger National Park.

As far as game viewing is concerned, both seasons have their advantages. Many young animals are born in summer and migrant bird species are in abundance. In the cooler, drier months the animals are more visible through the sparser bush and we tend to have more sightings at the river and water holes.

Singwe River Lodge forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. With the game roaming freely in this area, there are excellent opportunities for viewing many species of wildlife including the Big Five - buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard and rhino. A vast natural dam on the farm, various water holes and the Olifants River also attract game to the property.

What sets Singwe apart from other private games reserves in the Kruger area is its location on the banks of the magnificent Olifants River, which offers exceptional opportunities for viewing game from the luxury lodge, and the personalised service from the dedicated team of staff.

Game Drives at Singwe – what to expect

Singwe River Lodge is in a Big Five game reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park with common sightings of buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard and rhino. However, the Kruger area also offers a selection of other interesting species such as cheetah, serval, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and many species of buck, including bushbuck, kudu, klipspringer, duiker, steenbuck and waterbuck which wander freely, thriving in their natural habitat.

The area boasts many bird species including the African Fish Eagle found all along the Olifants River, which is also home to many crocodile. Many remarkable sightings have been made at the river, including lion kills, rhino sightings and herds of elephant coming down to bathe and wallow in the mud.

Our game drives are conducted by qualified, professional rangers and local Shangaan trackers, in open 4X4 safari vehicles. We tailor our outings to our guests' preferences. If you want to see the Big Five, we will attempt to track them for you. If you are simply interested in exploring the beauty of the surrounding Kruger area or discovering the remarkable birdlife, we will take you on a scenic excursion while our rangers share their insights about the local flora and fauna….of course you might just happen on a pride of lions along the way!