Please note: Following recent flooding, Amava River Lodge is temporarily closed while restoration takes place. We plan to reopen in December 2026.
Please note: Following recent flooding, Amava River Lodge is temporarily closed while restoration takes place. We plan to reopen in December 2026.
Amava River Lodge is ideally located within the Balule Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Situated between Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa in Limpopo Province, this 5500-hectare private reserve shares open borders with Kruger, offering a truly immersive safari experience. The landscape features rugged ridges, boulder koppies, and the Olifants River to the south, with scenic Mica caves scattered across the terrain.
The camp is easily accessible for both fly-ins and self-drivers, with several options for reaching the reserve. The camp is approximately six hours by road from Johannesburg, following the recommended route via Polokwane and Tzaneen. Amava River Lodge is also conveniently located a 45-minute drive from Eastgate Airport, with transfers available upon request. For those who prefer to self-drive, you should drive directly to the Grietjie Balule Entrance Gate.
Secure parking is available at the Grietjie Balule Entrance Gate, where our guide will meet you with an open game viewer to transfer you to the camp.
GPS CO-ORDINATES: Hideaways Amava River Lodge, Balule Game Reserve – 24°04’48.7″S, 31°04’36.6″E
