With 12 000 ha (think 12 000 square football fields) of traversing area, Mohlabetsi’s tracker-guides have a lot to work with when it comes to game drives. And, since they know the area so well, they know exactly where to look.
A benefit of the Balule reserve is that it shares an unfenced border with the Kruger, so animals make their way into the area as they please, upping your chance of sightings.
While the members of the Big 5 are always great to see, there are so many other characters lurking in the bush that are just as beautiful and fascinating. Get to know more about them on guided bush walks at Mohlabetsi. Lace up your stout heeled hiking boots and discover ‘the little guys’, from birds and reptiles to bugs and arachnids, not to mention indigenous trees and plants.
During your stay at Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge, you should definitely take the opportunity to explore further afield – make your way along the Panorama Route for the day. Stop at a few waterfalls and gaze over the incredible Blyde River Canyon.
Mingle with some of the locals at one of the local ‘watering holes’ and ask about the Bosveld Pumbas, the local rugby team. It’s not just animals that live out here near the Kruger.