Toro Yaka Bush Lodge

Toro Yaka

Toro Yaka is a one-of-a-kind lodge situated in the unforgettably pristine Balule, a 30 000 hectare conservancy in the Greater Kruger National Park area. Set apart from others by its seclusion, intimacy and privacy, Toro Yaka allows nature lovers to experience wildlife at close quarters.

Toro Yaka is Owner managed by husband and wife team, Quinton and Odette, who will personally ensure your stay to be something to remember. Morning and afternoon game drives, within Balule Game Reserve, in an open 4x4 safari vehicle, accompanied by an experienced field guide. The afternoon game drive goes into a night drive allowing you sightings of nocturnal animals. Bush walks, within Balule Game Reserve, also accompanied by an experienced field guide, gives you the opportunity to get closer to nature with its smaller animals, spoor, droppings, birds and trees.

Six en-suite double or twin rooms equipped with overhead fans, air conditioners and mosquito nets. Beautiful English Colonial décor, all under thatch, ensures luxury but fitting accommodation. A sparkling freshwater pool is a welcome sight in summer. Toro Yaka’s Boma is where you will experience true “Bush cuisine” next to the campfire. Game viewing from your room or wooden deck in front of your room is an added bonus. The pool deck, dining room and entertainment area all overlooks a waterhole to watch animals at your leisure. A spotlight gives you the opportunity to view animals at night.

Balule Game Reserve is within 1-hour drive from either the Orpen or Phalaborwa gate into Kruger National Park. For the more adventurers, there is White water rafting in the Blyde Canyon, Abseiling, Hike up to the Mariepskop Rain forest, a Hot air balloon ride or a Horseback safari. Spend time at your leisure at the lodge watching animals come to drink, or catch up on you’re reading or sleeping time.

Day trips to the Kapama Cheetah Breeding Project, Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Center, Swadini Reptile Park and Nyani Cultural Village can be arranged. The Drakensberg Panoramic Route including Pilgrim’s Rest, Bourke’s Luck potholes, Mac-Mac falls, Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window is a beautiful scenic option. Or, play golf at the famous Hans Merensky golf course.