Featuring mountain views, Sausage Tree Safari Camp in Balule Game Reserve features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is offered. There is a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with a hairdryer and bathrobes. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property. Drakensig Golf Club is 25 km from the lodge, while Kinyonga Reptile Centre is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate, 26 km from Sausage Tree Safari Camp, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Balule Game Reserve
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yina
    China China
    Guide show us big Five, 4 in the afternoon safari--elephant/buffalo/leopard/Lion. 1 in the morning safari--rhinoceros. Really nice.
  • Angela
    Australia Australia
    Great staff, great food! Guides were very knowledgeable and went out of their way to make sure we saw as many animals as possible. James, the owner would join us for breakfast each morning and shared his knowledge about the area which we...
  • Timm
    Australia Australia
    An exceptional location with magnificent views, experiences and staff. You really feel like you’re visiting a long term friend’s house when you’re here, but you’re meeting some other friends (guests) too! The pool is exceptional, the food was...
  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic trackers Themba, Polite and Life who were like magicians conjuring animals from the bush and found us the big5 and more. The camp is very small with just 6 tents which gives it a nice relaxed atmosphere, and the other guests were all...
  • Tung
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The overall experience is great. Staffs are taking good care of us and food are good as well. Really love the game drive experience , and have completed the checklist for big 5. Super nice to stay here !
  • Steffen
    Germany Germany
    Great location, very friendly people, good food, Great sightenings
  • Subhadeep
    India India
    excellent staff, the care and personalisation was the highlight of our trip. all meals were superb! location also was excellent and the drives in the bush resulted in us seeing amazing flora and fauna!
  • Sheena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What an amazing place, beautiful spot, incredible staff, wonderful food.. every detail thought of and yet super relaxed feel to the whole place. By far the best safari camp I have stayed at. Temba and Polite were the most brilliant...
  • Piet
    Belgium Belgium
    We loved the intimacy of the Sausage Tree Safari Camp , the friendliness of the entire staff, the great quality of the food and the perfect location in the middle of the Balule Nature Reserve. A special thank you to Themba and Jimmy for the great...
  • Roderick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the moment we arrived we were well looked after and felt part of the Sausage Tree family. All the staff were outstanding, thoughtful and expert. The whole experience was very comfortable and relaxing, the facilities have been upgraded since...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Sausage Tree Safari Camp
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch
  • Portuguese

House rules
Sausage Tree Safari Camp takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 3,400 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 6,800 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sausage Tree Safari Camp in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in, if needed a copy can be made for our bookkeeping.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Transfers are not included in the rates and are subject to additional charges.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Depending on the overall rainfall, the Nature Reserve can experience drought conditions.

This property has reduced reception and service operating hours during nightly hours

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Please note compulsory conservation and park fees are applicable and excluded from the rates.

Please note that rates are inclusive of all meals and 2 safari drives. Your stay starts from 12 pm, which will be followed by a light lunch by 2 pm.

We advise guests to contact their General Practisioner for Malaria advise.

Guest have a responsibility to check their own travel insurance re cancellations and permission to go on safari's/game drives.

Your stay starts from 12 pm, which will be followed by a light lunch by 2 pm.

FAQs about Sausage Tree Safari Camp

  • The prices at Sausage Tree Safari Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Sausage Tree Safari Camp is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Sausage Tree Safari Camp is 5.6 miles from the centre of Balule Game Reserve. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Sausage Tree Safari Camp offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa facilities
    • Game drives
    • Spa/wellness packages

  • Room options at Sausage Tree Safari Camp include:

    • Tent