We also offer the luxury Drifter's Game Lodge for the discerning bush lover.  However, the Drifters philosophy still stands; an authentic African experience at a realistic price.  Take a few extra days to adjust to the smells, sounds and taste of Africa. 

Situated in the 30 000-hectare privately-owned Balule Nature Reserve, alongside the Kruger National Park, the Drifter's Game Lodge is isolated and intensely close to the magic of Africa.  Your expert ranger will teach you about the habits of the lion and the rhinoceros, and how to identify the ferocious little antlion and the giant rhinoceros beetle.  For the more adventurous we offer a game walk under the guidance of an armed ranger or you may choose one of our open-vehicle drives.

Accommodation is in six well-spaced luxury, insect-proof suites under thatch.  Each suite has an inner tented sleeping chamber, offering the occupants the full spectrum of the sounds of the African night without compromising safety.  All suites are comfortably appointed with electricity, full bathroom with shower and a private patio overlooking the seasonal Mohlabetsi riverbed.

The central lodge building offers broad shady verandas and a comfortable lounge overlooking our rock pool.  This feature pool is for those who wish to enjoy a refreshing swim or to tan under the African sun.

Animals encountered during your stay are in a totally wild and natural environment, and good game sightings are guaranteed.  We are especially proud of our abundant birdlife, which is attracted by the riverine forest.

Brunch is enjoyed on the veranda after returning from your early-morning activity and dinner is served under the stars in our traditional African boma.

Eastgate Airport offers a convenient fly-in or one can self-drive from Johannesburg in five hours.  The lodge is situated 17km north of Hoedspruit, gateway to the Kruger National Park.

Our package includes: meals, accommodation, game drives, walks, and pick-up and drop-off at Eastgate Airport.  A full bar service is available.

Traveling time is approximately 5 hours from Johannesburg on good scenic roads. We advise guests whom are self-driving to aim to be at the Lodge by 15h00. If guests are flying in to Hoedspruit we will arrange to meet them at the airport and transfer them to the lodge, there is only one flight per day from Johannesburg, arriving at 12h45. At 15h00 tea and snacks will be served after which the guests together with an expert ranger, will depart in an open vehicle on an afternoon/evening game drive arriving back at ± 19h00, dinner will be served at 20h00 under the stars in our traditional African boma.

Guests will be woken up round 06h00 the following morning and will congregate in the central lodge building for some tea/coffee and rusks before departing on an early morning game drive/walk. Brunch will be enjoyed on the veranda on your return, round about 10h00. The rest of the day is at guests own leisure to do some bird watching, reading, maybe enjoy a little siesta etc. At 15h00 tea and snacks will be served before departing on afternoon game drive, itinerary as above.