Maninghi Lodge
Balule Nature Reserve
About Maninghi Lodge
About Maninghi Lodge
Maninghi Main Lodge (Place of Plenty) is situated in the Parsons Section (Northern) of Balule Game Reserve, which is open to the Kruger National Park (Greater Kruger Region). The Lodge, being on the banks, boast extraordinary views of the Olifants River and on a clear day - the Blyde River Canyon as well. Being open to the Kruger National Park allows for all sorts of wildlife to roam freely between the Reserves, including the 'Big5', cheetah and wilddog. It is possible to 'game view' right from the comfort of the lodge grounds! Bird life is also fantastic, and makes for a great opportunity to
What perfect way to experience the Big 5 at Maninghi. Book a guided game drive or walk with us, as we take you exploring Balule Nature Reserve or relax on our lawn watching animals drinking at the river or birds in our sycomore fig trees.
Let go of all that work related tension and let us spoil and pamper you. With our portable massage bed, indulge in a massage amongst beautiful surroundings within our property. 30mins to 1 hour massages available.
Small and intimate weddings of up to 20 guests can be accommodated on our Lodge Grounds. Enquire within for more details.
Maninghi prides itself on being family-friendly, first and foremost. Our riverside lodge will keep our younger guests entertained for hours, including a splash pool (main lodge only) for hot days, and a collection of indoor games.
There's nothing like having an entire river front and main lodge to yourself to bring out the romance in couples.Spend quality time with your loved one amongst the tranquil surroundings - watching animals come down to the Olifants River.
We pledge to implement a high standard of hygiene and cleaning protocols to ensure the safest environment possible for our guests. We adhere to the industry safety protocols set out by the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA).
We have FGASA qualified guides that will take you on guided game drives in open safari vehicles and bush walks.
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Important Information
Standard Terms and Conditions
• All figures stated include 15% VAT
• A quotation is valid for 7 days; unless otherwise stated on the quote. The quote may differ after 7 days. No form of accommodation or activity is being held within this time
• A provisional reservation will be held for 14 days upon request. The provisional reservation will be cancelled after 14 days if not confirmed by you in writing
• A confirmed reservation is made once a booking form, together with the deposit amount stated on your invoice, has been received from you – a confirmation letter will be sent to you
• Check-in is from 1pm at Parsons Gate. The Gate will not allow you in before 1pm. All guests must arrive before sunset. Arrivals after sunset will require an escort to the lodge. Escorts are charged at R500.00.
• Parsons Gate Fees: R100.00 per person and R150.00 per vehicle to be paid in CASH at Balule Nature Reserve, Parsons Gate. Gate fees are subject to change without prior notice. The Gate will be open between 6am and 9pm, guests will not be allowed in or out after 9pm and before 6am.
• Nature Escapes (pty) LTD is not liable should your mode of transport to the start of the booking or safari be delayed or cancelled
• All names and addresses held on the Nature Escapes (pty) LTD mailing list are held on computer. None of this information will ever be passed to a third party. If however, you object to your details being stored, please inform us and we will remove them
• Nature Escapes (pty) LTD reserves the right to increase the price of the booking / safari if cost increases arise due to changes in transport costs, changes in taxes, customs or other fees or changes in the exchange rate.
• Nature Escapes (pty) LTD reserves the right to change a program’s dates, itinerary, or accommodations as conditions warrant. We reserve the right to change the itinerary due to weather conditions, lodge availability, political conditions, world-wide pandemic, and other factors beyond our control without consulting the participants. It is understood that such decisions will be made in the best interests of all participants and with regards to the safety of all staff. Participants have no right to any refund or other considerations in the event of these inevitable itinerary changes. If an expedition must be delayed, or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, sickness, world-wide pandemic or other contingency for which Nature Escapes (pty) LTD or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays or changes is not included.
• To take part in one of our activities you must be covered by adequate travel insurance for the duration of your travels and for all activities undertaken. The insurance should cover cancelation and curtailment, medical and emergency expense (including repatriation), personal accident, injury and death. In addition you should be insured against loss / damage to baggage, camera equipment, personal possessions and flight delays and cancellations. Your insurance broker details and policy number must be given to Nature Escapes (pty) LTD before you depart your homeland for the start of your travels.
• It is advised that all travellers purchase trip cancellation and interruption insurance as protection against an emergency which may force you to cancel or leave from an expedition while it is in progress
• Nature Escapes (pty) LTD not liable for any incorrect details, dates, wording and accommodation sent on the quote. It is the clients responsibility to make sure all details are correct and brought to Nature Escapes (pty) LTD attention in writing
• It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct certificates, visas, permits, travel tickets and any other travel paper before travelling.
Facilities
- Airport Shuttle
- Laundry Facilities*
- Braai/Barbecue
- Swimming Pool
- Hiking
- Wi-Fi
- Credit Card Facilities
- Room Service
- Parking on Premises
- Romantic
- Cosy
- Activities desk
- Air conditioning
- All inclusive
- Balcony
- Bar/Lounge
- Bath
- Bathroom
- Breakfast
- Double/Twin rooms
- Fridge
- Full board
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Lunch
- House Keeping
- Massage
- Mini fridge
- Minibar
- Non smoking rooms
- Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- Safe
- Shower
- Shuttle service
- Special offers
- Wake-Up service
- Covid Safety Approved
Languages Spoken
- English
- Afrikaans
Maninghi Lodge location
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling