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Balule
Guide to accommodation in the greater Kruger Park area
Balule Satellite Camp
Location in Kruger Park
Kruger National Park
Balule Satellite Camp
Visitors must check in at either Olifants or Satara Rest Camp. Balule is situated on the southern bank of the Olifants River, approximately 11km from Olifants Rest Camp, 47km from Satara Rest Camp and 87km from Phalaborwa Gate. The camp’s management falls under Satara. This small camp comprises six rustic three-bed huts and 15 sites for tents and caravans. Without shops or restaurants, the camp is ideal for persons seeking solitude.
Accommodationat Balule
Huts - 3 bed
- The huts have no windows, only vents.
- There are no cooking utensils, crockery or cutlery.
- Communal ablution facilities
- A communal kitchen with scullery and gas stoves is available.
- Limited space is available in a communal freezer.
Caravans and tents
- Camping sites with no electricity
Day visitors
Day visitors are not permitted in Balule. However, Olifants has a designated picnic area for day visitors. It is located behind the camp’s receptionoffices. Clear signage in the camp will direct you. Gas cooking facilities are available for rent.
Facilities
- Balule - There is no electricity - lanterns are provided.
- A communal kitchen with scullery and gas stoves.
- One ablution block.
- Limited space available in communal freezer.
Extra Information
- There are no shop or restaurant facilities available.
- Plan your trip – do not try and cover too great a distance. Kruger is a massive tract of land and frequently visitors try to cover too much ground. Slow travel and regular stopping produces much more action than covering a lot of ground.
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Early mornings and evenings are usually the most productive game viewing periods. - Remember to bring a camera, binoculars, bird and wildlife reference books, a hat and sunscreen lotion. Also remember to take along medicines such as anti-histamine and lotion for insect stings and bites.
- Do not leave any food unattended, as thieving monkeys and baboons are a constant threat.
- The speed limit is 50 km/h on tar and 40 km/h on gravel.
- Visitors are not permitted to leave their vehicle other than at designated get out points and rest camps.
- Pets are not permitted in a national park.
- Firearms must be declared at the entrance gate and sealed. The seal will be broken upon departure.
- Open vehicles must obtain the necessary permit.
- Feeding of the animals is strictly prohibited for yours and the animal’s safety and well-being.
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Kruger is a malaria zone. See Malaria Map / Info for further details.
Climate
Kruger Park lies in a summer rainfall area with possible downpours occurring later in the day. The summer months (October to April) are hot. Winter’s are warm and mild, with very cool evenings.
Gate Hours
| Gate Times | Nov-Jan | Feb | Mar & Oct | Apr | May-July | Aug-Sept |
| Park Gates Open | 05:30 | 05:30 | 05:30 | 06:00 | 06:00 | 06:00 |
| Camp Gates Open | 04:30 | 05:30 | 05:30 | 06:00 | 06:00 | 06:00 |
| Park& Camp Gates Close | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:00 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 18:00 |
