Kulungi Riverside Lodge is an intimate lodge situated on the banks of the Olifants River in the Grietijie Game Reserve which forms part of the 40 000 hectare Balule Reserve which in turn is adjacent & open to South Africa's world famous Kruger National Park.

The lodge is a mere 32 kilometres from Phalaborwa gate to the Kruger Park and guests have the option to explore the Park in the convenience of their own vehicle or as part of a safari in an Open Game Viewing Vehicle. Alternatively guests can enjoy a sundowner game drive in the Grietjie Reserve accompanied by an experienced field guide ready to share their vast knowledge of the wildlife and its environment.

The lodge offers guests the opportunity to become one with nature and still enjoy the small luxuries the lodge has to offer. With secluded chalets & luxury tents, the emphasis is placed on privacy and value for money. Guests can experience personalised service with home cooked meals and warm South African hospitality.

The Lodge has 5 chalets, three of which overlook a Major Animal Pathway, beyond which is the everflowing Olifants River. All of the chalets are secluded and private and we have two Luxury Safari tents which are set amidst the bushveld.

The thatched chalets all have en-suite bathrooms with shower facilities. Each chalet has a double bed and a separate single bed for a child or when twin rooms are required. Each chalet has its own private patio from where guests can view the abundant wildlife or sip a sundowner or just relax with a good book...

These chalets are equipped with the following in-room facilities:

• Air-conditioning
• Ceiling fans
• Mini Bar
• Tea & Coffee making facilities
• Hairdryers
• Bathroom amenities.

The 2 available luxury tents all have en-suite bathrooms with a bath and separate shower facilities. Each tent has 3 three-quarter beds which is suitable for families with one child.

Each tent has its own large private patio from where guests can view the prolific wildlife or just sit and relax with a sundowner or a good book.

These tents are equipped with the following in-room facilities:

• Ceiling fans
• Mini Bar
• Tea & Coffee making facilities
• Hairdryers
• Bathroom amenities

Two self-catering chalets have en-suite bathrooms with shower facilities. Each chalet has a double bed and a bunk bed for children. Each chalet has its own private patio from where guests can view the abundant wildlife or sip a sundowner or just relax with a good book...

These chalets are equipped with the following in-room facilities :

• Air-conditioning
• Ceiling fans
• Hairdryers
• Bathroom amenities
• Well-equipped kitchen with fridge, microwave, 2 plate stove, kettle, toaster, standard kitchen & cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery & glasses for 4 people.
• For the braai enthusiast there is braai facilities available (Please supply your own wood, charcoal & firelighters).

The lodge offers guests the following facilities for their comfort and convenience:

• Secure parking
• Dining room & Pub
• Boma
• A sparkling Swimming pool for those hot days
• Access to Internet at reception
• Television in the Pub/Lounge area
• Assistance with bookings for game drives, transfers and other activities in the area.

Guests can enjoy their meals in the intimate dining area and occasionally dinner is served in the boma beneath the canopy of stars. Alternatively guests can completely do their own thing by going the Self-Catering Route. Both an dinner, bed and breakfast, and self-catering accommodation option are available at the Lodge.

Dining Room, Boma & Pub: Breakfasts and dinners are generally served in the Dining Room or on the Patio, but sometimes we enjoy dinner in the boma under the canopy of Stars. Kulungi provides wholesome meals which include FULL English breakfasts and three course dinners. Light lunches can be made available by prior arrangement

The boma however is also very popular for dinners under the African Sky. Guests gather around the fire to keep warm and to share some after-dinner stories about their wildlife experiences during the day.

The Kulungi Pub is family friendly and guests can enjoy sundowners on the patio or share a drink while watching some sport on the television.

The Grietijie Game Reserve and Balule Reserve in which Kulungi Riverside Lodge is located forms part of the Greater Kruger Park, which means the prolific wildlife is free to roam over what is an increasingly vast area, thus easing the need to cull & control, letting nature do this instead.

There are daily sightings of a variety of wildlife including elephant, giraffe, hippo, zebra, many varieties of antelope, warthog, monkeys, baboons and occasionally some lions and leopard.

While staying at Kulungi Riverside Lodge, guests can experience the exhilaration of open-air game drives and bushwalks in the wild bushveld of the Kruger National Park and Grietijie Game Reserve, where you can view wildlife in their natural habitats.

Guests can also go on a variety of day tours to fascinating places like the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, Amarula Lapa and HESC Cheetah Centre. You can also take a Safari River Cruises down the Olifants River with wild animals roaming the banks and waters, or experience a personal interaction with Africa's largest mammal and possibly ride an elephant!

The above rates are inclusive of 14% VAT & 1% Tourism levy. Please enquire about most recent rates, children's rates and frequent special offers.