If you think that the Kruger Park consists only of mini villages like Skukuza, Pretorius Kop or Letaba, then think again. For a real bush experience try one of the smaller camps such as Balule. Set in beautiful surroundings on the banks of the Olifants River, Balule consists of six rondavals, modern ablution facilities, a central kitchen with gas deep-freeze and several braai areas. Accommodation is basic but comfortable.
Huts overlook a grassed communal area, shaded by wonderful Natal mahogany and sausage trees.
Chairs and tables scattered around make this an ideal place to relax. We booked the camp outright with friends and shared the cooking. There are staff on site who attend to general cleaning, making beds, etc. With the camp being right on the river we saw an amazing amount of game close to the perimeter fence including giraffe, kudu, impala and a resident family of elephant. The nocturnal sounds were spectacular with lion and hippo sounding as though they were actually in the camp.