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Mfubu Lodge and Gallery Accommodation in Balule Nature Reserve, Phalaborwa in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Have a creative holiday, even if you only go through the books in the library and read, or walk or listen to music or just listen to the nature. Inspiration here grows on the trees, just go and grab it. Forget the stress, open your mind and let the nature to embrace you.
Mfubu Lodge and Gallery Accommodation in Balule Nature Reserve, Phalaborwa in the Limpopo Province, South Africa is a heaven for creative people looking for inspiration in an unspoiled environment. Our policy is to give maximum service and enjoyment with minimum impact on nature. Africa is about the sun, the heat, the rhytm, the breathtaking scenery, the noise of the bush, the closeness to animals. But also about the luxury of icy cold glass of water or wine and a dip in a pool.  Double enjoyed after a walk in the bush. Mfubu means hippo in the African language bemba and these magnificient animals are frequent guests at night on the lawn. You can hear them smacking the grass.

Price: 5

Dinner, bed and breakfast

3 twin cabins, 1 twin timber cottage and 1 double stone cottage

Main camp nestles under the green canopy of giant indigenous trees in full view of the river. Three thatched timber chalets on stilts are connected by aerial walkway with two bathrooms, lounge with pleasant deck to have sundowner and watch the river on and dining room with open fire. Each chalet accommodates two people in Xtra large "pygmy" beds under a mosquito net. Two sparkling swimming pools offer a refreshing dip. (Sometimes have to be shared with elephant.) Timber cottage is secluded from the main camp and offers total privacy. Hidden in the trees on stilts with own bathroom (shower) and inspiring view of the river Stone cottage is the alternative for a more careful bushlover, ensuite bathroom and tranquil veranda to watch the river from. A high wooden bridge leads across a deep gully to an inviting swimming pool in the middle of the bush. At night both the bridge and the pool is illuminated.
An animal hide on the highest point of the property offers a quiet place for watching the birds and game.
You can also take a walk through the bush on a walking trail, which is well used by the game. Sit on a wooden bench on a rock and sketch the scenery or just watch the waterhole.
Mfubu is 30 km from the Phalaborwa gate to the Kruger National Park, which is part of the biggest nature reserve in the world  -  the Transfrontier park formed in 2002. We are also part of Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Reserve a UNESCO conservation project.