![Safaris stay with you long after the dust has settled. They are so much more than simply a journey into the wild, not only are they an extraordinary experience, they help protect the wild places you visit. Know that your presence and choice to go on a safari matters. By visiting the wild, you play […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/elephantsNyala-370x275.jpg "Safaris and Conservation: A Wild Pact")
Safaris and Conservation: A Wild Pact
Safaris stay with you long after the dust has settled. They are so much more than simply a journey into the wild, not only are they an extraordinary experience, they[…]
Posts tagged “ Balule Nature Reserve”
![Unforgettable adventures and conservation go hand in hand. Going green stands for more than wearing khaki bush neutrals, sustainable tourism is reshaping the African wilderness experience for the better. Here’s how a safari as well as our lodges and camps play a part in preserving the magnificent wild places of our world. Lasting Impact That Is […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AOF-2018-Wildlife-Emma-Gatland-86-Large-370x275.jpeg "Going Green on Safari: How Sustainable Tourism is Reshaping the African Wilderness Experience")
Going Green on Safari: How Sustainable Tourism is Reshaping the African Wilderness Experience
Unforgettable adventures and conservation go hand in hand. Going green stands for more than wearing khaki bush neutrals, sustainable tourism is reshaping the African wilderness experience for the better. Here’s how[…]
![Who needs the beach with pools like these? Beach holidays have often been equated with the idea of the perfect escape but a safari offers more than just relaxation. Safaris awaken a sense of awe and wonder in some of the world’s wildest, most untamed places. While unwinding from everyday life, they invite in a […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EmmaGatland-4376-370x275.jpg "7 African Safari Lodges with Pools: Better than the Beach")
7 African Safari Lodges with Pools: Better than the Beach
Who needs the beach with pools like these? Beach holidays have often been equated with the idea of the perfect escape but a safari offers more than just relaxation. Safaris[…]
![Have you been dreaming of an intimate safari escape in pristine wilderness such as the exclusive Balule Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger? We have an incredible limited-time offer that allows you to discover this untamed and uncrowded region by staying at two boutique lodges in one seamless journey. Spend 3 nights at the tranquil […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EmGatland-7499-370x275.jpeg "Intimate Safari Escapes 2025: A Guide to Exclusive Balule Lodge Offers")
Intimate Safari Escapes 2025: A Guide to Exclusive Balule Lodge Offers
Have you been dreaming of an intimate safari escape in pristine wilderness such as the exclusive Balule Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger? We have an incredible limited-time offer that[…]
![Elevated above the seasonal Mohlabetsi River in a private concession spanning 5000 hectares of wild bushveld terrain in the Balule Nature Reserve, sits the unassuming Nyala Safari Lodge. If the prized location within wildlife-abundant Balule doesn’t captivate you, then surely the tranquility of this lesser-known safari lodge will. Nyala encapsulates the art of comfortable luxury […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PHOTO-2024-02-28-16-54-12-370x275.jpg "What wildlife can I see at Nyala Safari Lodge?")
What wildlife can I see at Nyala Safari Lodge?
Elevated above the seasonal Mohlabetsi River in a private concession spanning 5000 hectares of wild bushveld terrain in the Balule Nature Reserve, sits the unassuming Nyala Safari Lodge. If the[…]
![Nyala Safari Lodge is an idyllic safari destination located in the Big 5 Balule Nature Reserve. Considered a high-end mid-range lodge, Nyala offers its visitors an opportunity to cocoon themselves in comfort while being surrounded by the unruly and untamed wilderness. The Mohlabetsi River snakes its way past the lodge, providing a refuge for wildlife. […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NyalaSafariLodgeBoma2-370x275.jpg "Nyala Safari Lodge: Experience the Best of Kruger Accommodation")
Nyala Safari Lodge: Experience the Best of Kruger Accommodation
Nyala Safari Lodge is an idyllic safari destination located in the Big 5 Balule Nature Reserve. Considered a high-end mid-range lodge, Nyala offers its visitors an opportunity to cocoon themselves[…]
![We are pleased to announce the merge of sister companies African Retreats and Sun Destinations. That’s right, African Retreats and Sun Destinations have tied the knot! In 2016, the directors of Sun Destinations—along with Corlia Oosthuizen—created a small boutique company that set out to offer reservation services to a handpicked selection of camps specialising in […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nambu-Camp-Home-1-370x275.jpg "Rewald Drinkwater Chats About Nambu Camp Joining Sun Destinations")
Rewald Drinkwater Chats About Nambu Camp Joining Sun Destinations
We are pleased to announce the merge of sister companies African Retreats and Sun Destinations. That’s right, African Retreats and Sun Destinations have tied the knot! In 2016, the directors[…]
![Yes. Nambu and Kingly are the perfect couple! The next installment of our monthly African Retreats blog features two contrasting camps that would make the perfect couple if paired together for the ultimate Kruger safari experience. So vastly different in their architecture, but at the core, both these camps have a warm atmosphere, exceptional game […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/kingly-bush-walk-370x275.jpeg "African Retreats: Are Nambu and Kingly the Perfect Couple?")
African Retreats: Are Nambu and Kingly the Perfect Couple?
Yes. Nambu and Kingly are the perfect couple! The next installment of our monthly African Retreats blog features two contrasting camps that would make the perfect couple if paired together[…]
![The predators and big game of the Balule Nature Reserve provide fairly consistent and reliable sightings for our adventurous team of guides based at Ezulwini Game Lodges. But it’s the entire eco-system of this part of the world that opens up a world of wonder for first-time visitors. From the medicinal plants to the delicate […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/EZHippos-370x275.jpg "The Safari Lifestyle at Enchanting Ezulwini")
The Safari Lifestyle at Enchanting Ezulwini
The predators and big game of the Balule Nature Reserve provide fairly consistent and reliable sightings for our adventurous team of guides based at Ezulwini Game Lodges. But it’s the[…]
![The Balule Nature Reserve is tucked away in the Greater Kruger, and is an absolute hotspot for game viewing. The traverse around Ezulwini Game Lodges pulsates with lion pride sightings, with a few dominant kings regularly making an appearance. There’s a constant stream of Kudyela lion cub sightings while out on drive, which certainly delight […]](https://www.sundestinations.co.za/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/EzulwiniWildDogs2-370x275.jpg "#GuestSafariReview : Wild Dogs and Lions at Ezulwini !")
#GuestSafariReview : Wild Dogs and Lions at Ezulwini !
The Balule Nature Reserve is tucked away in the Greater Kruger, and is an absolute hotspot for game viewing. The traverse around Ezulwini Game Lodges pulsates with lion pride sightings,[…]