Private 5-Star upmarket self-catering safari lodge inside the 'Big-5' Greater Kruger National Park (KNP) Nature Reserve, on the banks of the Olifants River. Four double bedrooms en suite, sofa beds, for 8 adults & 4 kids. Booking is for 2 nights minimum. No price up to a 2 year old. Large terrace with pool. Lounge and open kitchen. Fireplace for barbecues in garden. Entertainment area at the riverfront, 300m from house. No other guests, one party at a time. No loud music is allowed in the game reserve. Load shedding is common in South Africa but with our solar & battery system we normally have power and Internet connectivity “24/7”. However, to keep the system up throughout the night we adjust our behaviour; guidance available at the lodge. Serviced by 2 staff, mobile and WiFi connection. 1-1,5hours to the Greater Kruger Park gates. Game drives and bush walks are highly recommended to pre-book to secure availability. Newly renovated lodge, fitted with top-end furniture and appliances. Staffed 24-hours a day. High quality beds, linen and bathrooms. Large entertainment deck with pool, overlooking an open field towards the Olifants River. House and garden fenced with an electric wire for protection against wildlife. Separate fenced patio at the river front, 300m from the lodge, with fireplace, shallow pool to sit in while watching the animal and bird life in and around the river. The Balule Parson gate to the game reserve is at the R40 road, just north of the Tzaneen turn-off (R526): open between 05:00 and 19:30. NOTE: It is not possible to get to the lodge if arriving late (make sure you arrive before 7pm)! Entrance gate will be notified ahead of guest arrival. Guest numbers cannot exceed the number in the booking, to enter the game reserve. Please note gate entrance fee is currently (2022) R200.00 per vehicle, plus R100-300 pp, once per visit, payable in cash at the gate. Inside the game reserve, follow the directions on road plinths towards Parson No 20 (Sangasava). The Balule Parsons gate to the game reserve is at the R40 road, just north of the Tzaneen turn-off (R526): open between 05:00 and 19:30 - Parsons. The game reserve road is possible to negotiate with a standard car, but a SUV with higher ground clearance much better. 4x4 not needed. On arrival, all guests are requested to sign our standard Indemnity Form, a requirement by our Insurance company. The form is available in case you want to see it beforehand. Firewood provided for the evening barbecue. Kruger Park is a Malaria risk area, bring anti-mosquito spray and long sleeve trousers and shirts for dawn and sunset. Consult your doctors regarding anti-malaria medication.