Name: Maninghi Lodge
Address: 16 Parsons, 1390 Balule Game Reserve, South Africa, 16 Parsons, Limpopo, 1390, South Africa
Rating: 9.4

Maninghi Lodge

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Maninghi Lodge – Riverside Safari Stay in Balule Game Reserve Located along the Olifants River in the Big Five Balule Game Reserve, Maninghi Lodge offers a peaceful safari escape just 30 mi from Hoedspruit. Guests enjoy riverfront views, abundant wildlife, and warm, personalized hospitality. Choose from comfortable en‑suite rooms with garden or river views, or our safari tents overlooking the river. All units include quality bed linen, fresh towels, and free private & secured parking. Half Board: Breakfast and dinner included All‑Inclusive: All meals, local beverages, and two guided game drives daily Guests can book additional activities such as bush walks, full‑day Kruger trips, boat cruises, and cultural excursions, offering a full Greater Kruger experience. ⭐ What Guests Love * Stunning riverfront setting with frequent wildlife sightings * Peaceful, intimate atmosphere in a Big Five reserve * Friendly staff and personalized service * Comfortable rooms and tents with beautiful views * Excellent value for an authentic safari stay

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Double Room 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed
Double Room with River View 1 full bed
Twin Room with Garden View 2 twin beds
Tent 1 full bed
Tent 1 full bed

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Tania

Angola

“Located right on the Oliphants River, the wildlife viewing was exceptional everyday, and the friendliness of the staff and amazing food really just made it a beautiful break in nature. Great guides on walking and driving game drives, campfire at...”

Kym

Australia

“Loved the twice daily safaris and watching the elephants and hippos in the river while enjoying our delicious meals. Thanks Jack, Molly for all your care and knowledge and Nolly for feeding us so well”

Ian

United Kingdom

“Very friendly lodge alongside the Olifants river. Small and intimate it's a great place to relax and enjoy the bush. Hayden the guide whilst young is very knowledgeable and puts a huge amount of effort into ensuring we all had a great time . The...”

Randolf

Botswana

“The location on the Olifants river and the animals walking right past the patio was amazing. Meals were great. Never went hungry. Staff were friendly and attentive. Rooms were cleaned quietly while we were out. A real little gem!”

Julian

Netherlands

“The Maninghi lodge was the most memorable stay of our trip! The lodge is located at a river with a lot of animal activity. Hayden told us the guidelines of the lodge and how to handle animals encounters, which made us feel confident and safe. We...”

Guillaume

France

“Everything was perfect from start to finish — from Victoria’s kindness to Johnathan, who was an excellent guide during our safaris. The place is stunning and the food is excellent. You can go there with complete confidence.”

Douglas

United Kingdom

“The location and the food were superb. I loved the no fences and real feel of Africa as you step out of your door. A real little treat in the middle of the bush. The staff were awesome! Courteous and super fun to be around. The food.... ah... real...”

Dalene

South Africa

“The overall setting perfect and great for game watching whilst having breakfast or sipping your favorite drink”

Adrian

United Kingdom

“The property is beautiful and in the perfect location. In our 3 night say we had visits by Elephants,Bush Buck,Kudu, Hippo,Giraffe, were woken each morning by a family of Baboons and saw Crocodile in the river and Wild Dogs on the other bank. ...”

Esmee

Netherlands

“Chef-kok Riri made the best food! From breakfast to dinner: 10/10. Even when we went out they prepacked a lunch for us which was yummy! The hosts Victoria and Paul were very kind, flexible and helpful and provided us with everything we...”

Area info

Amenities of Maninghi Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

House rules

Maninghi Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 18:00 and 05:00

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old

Crib upon request

Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Maninghi Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Maninghi Lodge