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Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa
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Ezulwini Game Lodges
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

Billy's Lodge staff -are extremely accommodating, gracious, and concerned about the welfare of their guests. The first night my husband and I were the only guests and it seemed as if it was all our personal retreat. Lawrence and the rest of the staff could not do enough for us. Rex our game driver worked to ensure we had every... More

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Gothenburg, Sweden
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Ezulwini is beautifully situated in the Balule Park, and Lauren and in general the staff were very friendly and service-minded. We upgraded to one of the bigger houses, and it was quite a difference from the most basic houses. We saw a lot of animals, including some very close encounters with lions, buffalos and giraffes. However, our ranger (Rex) lacked... More

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June 10, 2013

Dear Sofia, We are terribly sorry about the mixup on your bill. As we explained to Anna, our accountant unfortunately had not reconciled your account until 2 months after your departure. She then noticed that you had forgotten to pay the balance of your account on your checkout. She instructed the lodge to put this balance through but they unfortunately... More

Santa Rosa, CA USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

My wife and I stayed 2 nights at River Lodge and 2 nights at Billy's Lodge this March 2013. We were amazed at the cleanliness of both lodges, the very professional level of service and the outstanding quality of the food. The guides for the game drives were very professional and knowledgeable. We got to see the Big 5 during... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

The Staff, Lawrence, Lauren, Rex and Frans are engaging and go the extra mile to make your stay perfect. Accommodations are great and the food is excellent. It was the best hotel experience I have had in 49 countries. Can't say enough to how great this place was.

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Portland, OR
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

Cannot begin to describe how wonderful our four nights at Billy's Lodge were. The review by Jason H does a great job of describing the itinerary. We visited in February and were lucky to have good weather. We had amazing game sitings including a leopard, several lion sitings (including a mom and cubs one day, a lion and 6 lionesses... More

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Prince George, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

We stayed in billys lodge for 2 night on our honeymoon which was just like the photos. They clean your room twice a day. Staff are very friendly. Food is great and you get 3 meals included with your stay. No healthy snacks available in between meals, just chips . Also, expedia says it has a fitness center but it... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2013

We sent some of our family members to the Ezulwini River Lodge. They liked it a lot and were impressed with private game reserve, where the game driver guides are able to go offroad and chase down animals. I was very happy with the staff at the lodge, which went out of their way to make sure our accommodation plan... More

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Reston, Virginia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

My wife and I took our honeymoon here from Dec 29, 2012 - Jan 2, 2013. We stayed at Billy's Lodge and loved every second of it - cannot recommend this place enough! I'll start with the amazing safari drives - you get 2 drives per day, one in the early morning and one in the late afternoon. the truck... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2012

A big thank you to Lawrence, Landie, Rex, Frans and the rest of the amazing staff at Ezulwini. It was a once in a lifetime experience and it was all due to Ezulwini and Billy's Lodge. It is a first class accommodation run by first class people! On top of all that, the wildlife viewing was excellent, and the views... More

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Los Angeles, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

Greg will set you up for some great photos. He understands how to position the truck for you to get great shots. The rest of the drivers dont care that much about positioning for photography but u will see amazing stuff. take a super long lens i took a canon 100-400mm f4 with a 7d.

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Also Known As:
Ezulwini Game Hotel
Ezulwini Game Hotel Balule Private Game Reserve
Ezulwini Game Lodges South Africa/Balule Private Game Reserve
Address: Kruger National Park 1380, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Kruger National Park > Balule Private Game Reserve
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 11 Specialty lodging in Balule Private Game Reserve
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Ezulwini, the Zulu word for 'Place of Paradise', is situated in the centre of the Greater Kruger National Park, Balule Nature Reserve section, where Africa remains unspoiled. Ezulwini prides itself on being able to offer an exceptional African setting, indigenous fauna and flora as well as unique character and charm, to provide you with an authentic experience. Ezulwini Billy’s Lodge nestles deep in the heart of lion country and offers two standard chalets as well as four new luxury suites with their own lounge area, private deck and plunge pool, indoor and outdoor shower and super King-Size beds. Ezulwini River Lodge is on the famous Olifants River, with large riverine trees and wonderful sightings of elephant, hippo and crocodile. River Lodge offers 6 standard rooms as well as the Spelati Family Room – sleeping 14 guests in total. ... more   less 
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