Maninghi Lodge - Your Stay in Balule Game Reserve, Limpopo

Maninghi Lodge is situated along the Olifants River in the Big Five Balule Game Reserve, 48 km from Hoedspruit. The unfenced property allows elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife to walk past the patio and drink from the pool. Guests see animals daily from their rooms, the dining area, and the outdoor swimming pool.

The lodge offers en-suite rooms with garden or river views, plus safari tents overlooking the river. Each unit includes quality bed linen, fresh towels, free private and secured parking, and air conditioning. Room types include double rooms with river views and tents with direct wildlife sightings from the bed.

Half Board includes breakfast and dinner; All-Inclusive covers all meals, local beverages, and two guided game drives daily. The on-site bar serves wine, champagne, and coffee; special diet menus and kids' meals are available. Guests can also use the shared kitchen and BBQ facilities for self-catering.

Daily guided game drives and bush walks with the lodge ranger (Hayden) provide close encounters with the Big Five and other wildlife. Full-day Kruger National Park trips, boat cruises, and cultural excursions can be booked separately. Bike tours and walking tours of the local culture are also offered.

Spa services include back, couples, foot, full body, hand, head, neck, and head massages. The outdoor swimming pool has sun loungers and pool/beach towels, and the property includes an outdoor fireplace and sun terrace. Babysitting/child services, board games, and packed lunches are available; airport shuttle and valet parking can be arranged.

Location: Olifants River riverfront in Big Five reserve

Rooms: En-suite rooms with river views and safari tents

Dining: Half Board or All-Inclusive with bar and BBQ

Activities: Game drives, bush walks, full-day Kruger trips, boat cruises

Wellness: Full body massage, outdoor pool with sun loungers

Services: Babysitting, airport shuttle, valet parking, shared kitchen