Head towards eMalahleni (Witbank) on either the N4 or N12, till you get the Belfast off-ramp, continue thru Belfast and Dullstroom on the 540 till you reach Mashishing (Lydenburgh).Take the R36 passing thru Orighstad, climb the mountain and enter the low veldt thru the Strijdom tunnel.

A : Once down the mountain, continue on the R36 (first turning to your left) towards Tzaneen, after approx 10km’s take road to your right towards Phalaborwa. After approx 25km’s will end up at a t-junction (R40). Turn left towards Phalaborwa, continue for approx 6km, cross the turning to Tzaneen on your left (R526/R71) .From that intersection approx 700 metres you will find the sand road entrance to Balule Parsons Gate on your right. The following fees are payable to enter the reserve:
Gate Fee:
R150.00 per private vehicle,
R250.00 for outside transfer vehicles
Conservation Fee:
SA Citizen: R100 per person
International visitors: R200 p/p
Continue on the sand road for approx 10km till you find the road splitting in 2 directions. (You'll clearly be able to see a big tower) Take the left road ( look out for Raptor Retreat road sign). Follow signs to Lodge.

B: Once down the mountain continue straight towards Hoedspruit (527). Take R40 towards Phalaborwa, after approx 35km you will cross the turning to Tzaneen on your left (R526/R71). From that intersection approx 700 metres you will find the sand road entrance to Balule Parsons Gate on your right. The following fees are payable to enter the reserve:
Gate Fee:
R150.00 per private vehicle,
R250.00 for outside transfer vehicles
Conservation Fee:
SA Citizen: R100 per person
International visitors: R200 p/p
Continue on the sand road for approx 10km till you find the road splitting in 2 directions. (You'll clearly be able to see a big tower) Take the left road (look out for Raptor Retreat road sign). Follow signs to Lodge.