Toro Yaka Bush Lodge | Game Lodges & Resorts Hoedspruit

Toro Yaka, which means "My Dream" in Northern Sotho, is one-of-a-kind lodge situated in the unforgettably pristine Bushveld of Balule, a 30 000 hectare nature 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 proximity.
The lodge has been designed for true bush elegance, and combines personal service and closeness to nature. The six air-conditioned, private en-suite double rooms ensure tranquillity and comfort at all times. The cuisine is a fusion of European and traditional African, prepared mostly outdoors over an open fire.
Animals can be viewed at the water hole from the swimming pool deck, and there is an abundance of bird life in and around the lodge. Bush activities are accompanied by a professional field guide. The Olifants River, which flow all year-round through Balule, is home to crocodiles and hippos. This is also an area of great scenic splendour, with the northern Drakensberg mountain range being visible from most points.

Toro Yaka is Owner managed by husband and wife team, Steve and Nicole, who will personally ensure your stay to be something to remember.
Six en-suite double or twin rooms equipped with air conditioners, overhead fans and mosquito nets. Beautiful English Colonial decor, all under thatch, ensures luxury but fitting accommodation.
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.
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.
Children’s books, games and videos.
Laundry service
Satellite e-mail and Internet
Satellite television

The only way to feel the pulse of the bush is through your feet. Morning bush walks give you the opportunity to get close to nature, and afternoon sundowner drives, extending into the night, afford potential sightings of nocturnal animals
Bird watching is rewarding, with over 250 species of birds in the area!
Sundowners is always a special occasion.
Bush picnics and Bush dinners will be arranged on request.
Spend time at your leisure at the lodge watching animals come to drink, or catch up on you’re reading or distress with a relaxing massage.

Address
Balule Nature Reserve
Greater Kruger Park
Hoedspruit
1380

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Directions
From Gauteng take N4 towards Nelspruit. Exit at Belfast and travel through Dullstroom, Lydenburg, Orighstad, over the Abel Erasmus pass into Hoedspruit. At the third stop sign, in Hoedspruit, turn left towards Phalaborwa and find Balule Nature Reserve entrance 17km further on the right. Gravel road of 7km to Toro Yaka Bush Lodge is well marked.