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Belle Balance Bush Hideout is a tranquil and exclusive safari lodge hidden away inside the Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve, primely positioned in South Africa's scenic Garden Route region. Belle Balance Bush Hideout offers guests comfortable accommodations, exceptional hospitality and breathtaking views of the untamed wilderness just minutes away from the beautiful sea and stunning beaches.
As soon as you step inside Belle Balance Bush Hideout, you'll be captivated by its beautiful interiors featuring local art, spacious living areas and thoughtfully selected furnishings. The lodge features just 10 individually decorated rooms, each offering a clawfoot bath, romantic four-poster beds, historic wooden floors, and cosy fireplaces to create a warm and inviting ambience. Each room offers striking views of the mountains, dam, watering hole, and surrounding game reserve.
One of the highlights of Belle Balance Bush Hideout is the plunge pool and comfortable seating on the verandah, creating an environment where guests can relax and unwind. Inside, the welcoming lounge and dining room feature beautiful farmhouse-style decor and multiple fireplaces. The property can be rented either entirely, accommodating up to 18 guests, or individual rooms can be booked. Families can also opt for the inter-leading rooms, making it an ideal destination for those travelling with children over the age of 12.
Step outside the homely walls of Belle Bush Hideout, and you'll be surrounded by the beauty of nature. The property features long, dreamy verandahs, wrap-around decks, and tranquil courtyards lined with wild ivy and a refreshing pool under the shade of a fig tree. Beyond lies the vast 2000-hectare indigenous bushveld, where wild animals roam freely. For those seeking adventure, the lodge offers an array of activities, from guided forest walks to thrilling game drives. After a day of exploration, guests can indulge in a relaxing massage at the bush spa, setting the perfect tone for a delightful evening around the dinner table.
Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve in the Western Cape is one of a very small number of safari camps on the Southern Cape coastline where visitors will find three of the Big 5 wildlife in their natural habitat. Belle Balance Bush Hideout does not have a fence surrounding it, allowing wild animals such as buffalo, antelope, rhino, giraffe, and zebra to roam freely.
The lodge ensures a luxurious experience with its attentive housekeeping staff and an in-house cook, ready to cater to your every need. Belle Balance Bush Hideout is the perfect destination for those seeking a bush escape close to the sea. Whether you choose to unwind at the lodge, surrounded by understated safari-themed comfort, or embark on exhilarating outdoor adventures, Belle Balance Bush Hideout promises an unforgettable experience for all who visit.
*Please note: All units are non-smoking.
D. Fourie
Stayed at: Belle Balance Bush Hideout
A serene atmosphere
The serene atmosphere and the warm hospitality of the people made it such a memorable experience. Without a doubt, we plan to return in the future!
G. Fletcher
Stayed at: Belle Balance Bush Hideout
One-of-a-kind
What an exceptional location! The decor exudes sophistication and coziness. We had an excellent dinner by the fireplace. We truly wished we could have extended our stay in this one-of-a-kind place.
B. Engelbrecht
Stayed at: Belle Balance Bush Hideout
Surpassed expectations!
The food and service surpassed expectations! The surrounding bush and gardens are exquisite, providing a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere.
Plett Game Reserve (off R340), Plettenberg Bay, 6600
From George Airport
George, 6530
*Get on N2 from R404 4 min (2.9 km)
*Head southeast (14 m)
*Keep left (73 m)
*Continue straight (120 m)
*Toward left (120 m)
*Turn left toward R404 (39 m)
*Keep left to continue toward R404 (48 m)
*Turn right onto R404 (2.0 km)
*Turn left to merge onto N2 (400 m)
*Drive 1 hr 15 min (92.9 km)
* Merge onto N2 (11.2 km)
*Use any lane to take the exit toward N2 (1.2 km)
*Continue onto N2 (80.5 km)
*Take Hoof Rd and R340 to your destination 24 min (17.2 km)
*Turn left at Sishuba St (2.3 km)
*Continue onto Hoof Rd (5.0 km)
*Turn left onto R340 (6.9 km)
*Turn right (1.1 km)
*Continue straight (600 m)
*Turn right (1.4 km) Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve
At the gate stick to the left, it will open automatically. Go through the game reserve. Travel for about 3km on dirt road, then turn left at Belle Balance sign. The lodge is 2km up that road. If lost please phone 063 648 1535
Children below the age of 12 are not allowed to stay at Belle Balance. Note: Children under 12 will be allowed with a group booking of the entire Belle Balance property.
Belle Balance Bush Hideout is about 12 km from the town of Plettenberg Bay.