Imagine Africa is a small tented camp in the Olifants West section of the Balule. The rate includes meals, high tea, Wi-Fi and two Big Five game drives a day.
Small tented camp
Two game drives a day
Wi-Fi
Whole-camp bookings
AccommodationFive or six named safari tents
OperatorImagine Africa
Safari styleGuided game drives
Children8 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Balule; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Wi-Fi
Strengths
- Small camp: 5 rooms
- Close to Hoedspruit airport (≈ 21 km in a straight line)
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- Only a “from” price is published, without dates
- Children from 8 only
- Bar drinks are extra
- Conservation levy on top: €65 for your group
- Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
- Among the pricier Balule lodges for your dates
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
Five or six named safari tents. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room for 2, from | 1 Jan – 31 Dec | R8,360 | €453 |
From R16,720 per tent per night for two (SA-Venues). No date ranges are given. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walksNot included
Conservation levyR200 pp / night
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
DrinksNot included
Conservation levy R200 per person and R85 per vehicle at the Olifants West gate; drinks and laundry are extra.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Current “from” priceThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Imagine Africa Luxury Tented Camp (Balule, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Safari tent
We have no booking link for Imagine Africa Luxury Tented Camp yet. Contact Imagine Africa directly for availability and a quote.
Balule
Balule is part of the Associated Private Nature Reserves on Kruger's western edge, north of Hoedspruit. The perennial Olifants River flows for about 20 km through the middle of the reserve.
Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahBirdlife
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Balule Nature Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide
Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distance≈ 21 km
TransfersTransfers aren't included.
AccessOlifants West section of Balule.
Coordinates-24.2413, 30.8999
ReserveBalule
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenNo children under 8 unless one group books the whole camp.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
- SA-Venues: Imagine Africa Tented Camp (rates, inclusions, rooms)
- SA-Venues: Imagine Africa Tented Camp map & GPS
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