Amukela is located deep in the African bush, in the 40.000 ha Balule Private Nature Reserve which is home of the Big-5 and many other animals and is now open to the Kruger Park. Offering affordable accommodation in Big 5 area this exclusive lodge is truly unique and a great place to discover the magic of South Africa!

Experience the bush on a game drive and/or a bushwalk. All in Big-5 Balule Nature Reserve, under the guidance of a highly qualified field guide. Book early, as these activities are popular.

Dinner is served in our boma under the starlit sky. Enjoy typical African meals such as braai, boboti and potjiekos and sit at the campfire listening to the voices of Africa.

In our lounge we have several books and magazines about Africa. DSTV is also available.

From the terrace as well as our swimming pool you have a view on the bush and our waterhole. Here you can relax, and watch the animals come and go all day.

We stayed at the lodge as a group of 5. The accommodation was fairly basic and the food was quite average. The site did feel secure and we and if you are using it as a base for your travels in the area then I can definitely recommend it. The price was good and it's only 5-10 minutes from the main gate and you can get a hire car there easier than some of the other game lodges in Balule.

David Smyth, United Kingdom"

We wanted a tranquil, comfortable place to stay, without the pressure of game drives etc.. Amukela was just the place. Corne and Miriam were great hosts and we had a breakaway that matched our expectations.

Victor dos Santos, South Africa"

In our lounge we have several books and magazines about Africa. DSTV is also available.

Directions to Get There : From Johannesburg you take the N4 to Witbank. At Belfast you leave the highway, and take the R36 to Lydenburg The shortest way is via Dullstroom and Ohrigstad. But you might want take the scenic route via Graskop. From the Strydomtunnel it is about 45 minutes to Hoedspruit. Once you have arrived in Hoedspruit just follow the main road. At the end you come to a 4-way stop. Here you turn to the left, towards Phalaborwa. From this point it is 17 km. to the main gate of Balule NR. Follow the Amukela signs in this park. Coming from Phalaborwa, take the road to Hoedspruit. After you have passed Mica it's about 8 minutes until the Balule NR entrance gate.