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 drinking holes from the deck, and there is an abundance of bird life and tree species. Game drives and game walks, accompanied by professional field guides, afford every opportunity to see the Big Five and other fauna. 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.

The lodge is only an hour's drive from two of the main gates to the Kruger National Park. Other attractions in the area include a wildlife rehabilitation centre, a cheetah project, the famous Timbavati white lions and the Hans Merensky golf club. Toro Yaka can also offer its expertise in arranging conferences for up to 20 delegates, and boasts such facilities as satellite e-mail, fax and the most modern equipment for computer presentations.

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