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Preserving Our Wilderness Legacy

HEART OF THE
GREATER KRUGER

Balule Nature Reserve has the perennial Olifants River flowing through its 42,000 hectares of pristine bushveld, and is home to a rich diversity of fauna and flora, including the Big 5. Balule is located on the northwestern boundary of the Greater Kruger National Park’s unfenced Open System and is part of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area, forming a protected area in excess of 3 million hectares. The Reserve is made up of a number of private reserves, which are regional members of the Balule Nature Reserve Association.

This map highlights Balule Nature Reserve’s location within the Greater Kruger’s Open System, within the Associated Private Nature Reserves, west of the Kruger National Park.

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About Us

Balule is the northernmost member of the five Associated Private Nature Reserves (APNR), a collective of privately owned reserves that share an unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park. Together they cover over 210 000 hectares of biodiverse natural savannah in a protected wilderness area. Balule Nature Reserve is a signatory to the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area Cooperative Agreement and is committed to the highest standards of wildlife and landscape conservation management within the Greater Kruger’s Open System.
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Destinations

Balule Nature Reserve is located a short drive from the bustling town of Hoedspruit and is easily accessed by road, or by air, via the conveniently situated Eastgate Airport. It is a prime destination for safari lovers and conservation-minded travellers seeking an authentic bush experience, and its vast untamed wilderness is home to 38km of the iconic Olifants river. Big 5 game viewing, incredible bird life and unforgettable sunsets can all be enjoyed by accessing a wide range of opportunities to suit all tastes and budgets, from tourist lodges to private landholdings.
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Conservation

Balule is a haven for endangered species and we are dedicated to protecting and preserving the delicate ecological balance of flora and fauna. Balule conducts a variety of vital conservation efforts such as its elite wildlife monitoring and protection activities, large scale rhino dehorning, alien species eradication, erosion control, water resource management and sustainable habitat protection. It is only through efforts like these that we can ensure future generations will be able to experience the inspiring natural beauty of the rich biodiversity of the Greater Kruger's Open System.
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Community

Balule is committed to uplifting the Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa communities that neighbour the reserve. We strive to achieve this through initiatives focused on education, economic empowerment and environmental awareness. These include school scholarships, early childhood development, after-school care programmes, youth environmental and adult development skills. These efforts are coordinated under the auspices of Balule’s conservation and community outreach Trusts, and your contribution can make a meaningful difference to lives of those we endeavour to support.
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