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Eastgate airport (Hoedspruit HDS) is a mere 25 km from the Lodge, and only a short distance from the awe-inspiring “Panorama Route” along the majestic Drakensberg Escarpment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the Balule Nature Reserve, we are proud to be incorporated into the Greater Kruger National Park Management Area, ensuring that our guests can enjoy traversing on over 12,000 hectares of pristine wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur charming lodge offers six thatched rondavels, each one featuring a king or twin beds and a private en-suite bathroom. We also have two sets of interleading rooms, each room with a king or twin beds and their own facilities.  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Alternatively, you could read, chat and have a drink in our outdoor bar and lounge, where you can enjoy breath-taking views of the bushveld overlooking our well-frequented waterhole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a variety of meal settings, be it breakfast in our indoor dining room, lunch on the lawn under a canopy of trees, or dinner in the boma where we serve up delicious campfire meals that will leave you feeling satisfied and content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the hallmarks of the Mohlabetsi experience is the exceptional ambiance of the lodge. 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