Intimate Safari Escapes 2025: A Guide to Exclusive Balule Lodge Offers

Chacma

Have you been dreaming of an intimate safari escape in pristine wilderness such as the exclusive Balule Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger? We have an incredible limited-time offer that allows you to discover this untamed and uncrowded region by staying at two boutique lodges in one seamless journey. Spend 3 nights at the tranquil […]

Head to Nambu and Nyala for an elevated safari experience

Nyala Brekkie Meal

Built on elevated sections of land in their respective reserves, overlooking the gnarled thickets of the Kruger, are Nambu Camp and Nyala Safari Lodge. Both lodges offer a sense of simple luxury and take advantage of their aspect. Nyala Safari Lodge offers unsurpassed views of the seasonal Mohlabetsi River, with an expansive wooden viewing deck […]

Exploring the safari lifestyle at these four lodges

Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside Pool

When we speak about the safari lifestyle, we aren’t referring to the iconic activities like bush walks, game drives and wildlife. The safari lifestyle embodies the in-camp and added value experiences designed to enhance your safari holiday. The camps we represent epitomise the essence of the safari lifestyle, and this week, we’ve selected four exceptional […]

What wildlife can I see at Nyala Safari Lodge?

Nyala Lodge and Leopard Cubs

Elevated above the seasonal Mohlabetsi River in a private concession spanning 5000 hectares of wild bushveld terrain in the Balule Nature Reserve, sits the unassuming Nyala Safari Lodge. If the prized location within wildlife-abundant Balule doesn’t captivate you, then surely the tranquility of this lesser-known safari lodge will. Nyala encapsulates the art of comfortable luxury […]

A Kruger Wildlife Roundup

Umkumbe Coffee Stop

Over the past two weeks, we’ve shared updates about our successful participation in recent trade shows, where we effectively showcased our properties to new audiences. Now, let’s refocus on the essence of the safari experience: wildlife. After all, encountering Africa’s wildlife is the primary reason for your visit! As we approach peak safari season, the […]

Big Cats, Big Stories

Lions of the Klaserie

It’s Big Cat Roundup Day, a day that we’ve set aside to share a few momentous occasions with our ferocious felines. This is a big story day, where we won’t be sharing images of lions lying around. Today is a bigger and better day, where we celebrate cats doing what they do best: taking down prey, nurturing cubs, stalking, […]

Celebrating the Month of Love with Nyala’s Signature Dishes

Nyala Brekkie Meal

We gathered information from the Daves (Nyala camp manager Dave and journalist David) to hear their first-hand experience of Nyala Safari Lodge’s homecooked, tasty fare.  Recently, we were captivated by Journalist David Batzofin’s blog post about Nyala Safari Lodge’s gourmet fare. Disclaimer: There might have been a swift surge of in-office food orders shortly after […]

Choose Nyala and nThambo for Your Honeymoon Safari

nThambo Tree Camp Wooden Chalet

Organising your honeymoon involves significantly less admin compared to other aspects of the wedding process. During your honeymoon, the focus is solely on the two of you, without the need to consider seating arrangements, guest lists, or dietary preferences. To escape the madness of the build-up to the wedding, many loved-up couples choose the ultimate […]

Family Friendly Safari Accommodation in the Greater Kruger

Buy Plush Toys at Umkumbe Safari Lodge Riverside

If you’re close to your extended family or have an entire herd of children, holiday destination decisions can be a tough call. You’re probably toying with the idea of either a solo travel break or a couples holiday, or maybe you’re considering a mega-family break. We recommend a family adventure as it will create a […]