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The Baobab Bush Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star lodge with outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Zebra Suite (with outdoor shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar
Buffalo Suite (with outdoor shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar
Sundeck
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, 275, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Jessica the Hippo
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Blyde River Canyon
    ‪101 min drive‬
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Lion Suite (with outside bath & shower)

Lion Suite (with outside bath & shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Lion Suite (with outside bath & shower)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Elephant Suite (with outside shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Elephant Suite (with outside shower)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Buffalo Suite (with outdoor shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Buffalo Suite (with outdoor shower)

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Zebra Suite (with outdoor shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Zebra Suite (with outdoor shower)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Rhino Suite (with outdoor shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Rhino Suite (with outdoor shower)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Leopard Suite (with outdoor shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Leopard Suite (with outdoor shower)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Hoedspruit

In regional park.Within the region of this Hoedspruit lodge, you'll find Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon. Bourkes' Luck Potholes and Orpen Gate are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 9 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Jessica the Hippo - 34 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 41 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • Blyde River Canyon - 101 min drive - 57.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hat & Creek - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Fig and Bean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sleepers Station Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Baobab Bush Lodge

Family-friendly 4-star lodge with outdoor pool
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this lodge measures 108 square feet (10 square meters) and includes conference space. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly The Baobab Bush Lodge. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hoedspruit lodge.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 108 sq ft of conference space
  • 10 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2016
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Baobab Bush Lodge offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and safes. Rooms open to lanais. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include day beds. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Wine tasting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Private pool

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Baobab Bush Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250.00 per person (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Baobab Bush Lodge Hoedspruit
Baobab Bush Lodge
Baobab Bush Hoedspruit
Baobab Bush
The Baobab Bush Lodge Lodge
The Baobab Bush Lodge Hoedspruit
The Baobab Bush Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Baobab Bush Lodge to the airport?

The Baobab Bush Lodge is 10.4 mi (20-min drive) away from the Hoedspruit (HDS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Baobab Bush Lodge have an airport shuttle?

The Baobab Bush Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 250.00 per person, one way.

Does The Baobab Bush Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Baobab Bush Lodge, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 100 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Baobab Bush Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at The Baobab Bush Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Baobab Bush Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does The Baobab Bush Lodge have a pool?

The Baobab Bush Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does The Baobab Bush Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Baobab Bush Lodge have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis, massages, and body treatments.

How close is The Baobab Bush Lodge to downtown Hoedspruit?

The Baobab Bush Lodge is 1.4 mi away from Hoedspruit.

The Baobab Bush Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Saxon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concierge was alone but provided an excellent overnight service and a great breakfast. Very friendly and accommodating. I would use them again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Phenomenal!!!

Fantastic location, beautiful setting, amazing hosts, perfect SA experience. The best of all things. I loved it, i chose it for the outdoor shower, recomend it for everything it offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and relax stay at the lodge in Hoedspruit. Friendly hosts. Easy place to reach driving the reserve. Easy to see some animals near the property (walking/driving around).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best experience under the sun ☀️

From check in service was quick given a quick brief. The lodge is extremely clean with comfortable beds. The animals roaming around made the experience worthwhile.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Philip, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent. Luca is a fine host and the accommodation is very good. Nice breakfast included the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bush but not much else

The lodge is open to the Bush. There is no protective fence. I would not recommend sitting on your patio at night unless you are ok with Bush conditions. Lights outside are turned off at night from around 8pm. We booked for 7 nights but only stayed for 5.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

wenwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay, perfect hosts; food spot on; brilliant location for wildlife enthusiasts!!!

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lodge, um zu Fuß das Wildlife Estate zu erkunden
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait

Lodge exceptionnel, très bien décoré. Piscine et jardin très agréable. Hôte accueillant et sympathique. Lit confortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the possibility to walk freely in the wildlife estate.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda R C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar excelente, ótimas instalações e o host Liça foi sensacional. Vale 100%
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Zimmer nahe am Wildlife Estate. Man kann sofort von der Lodge loslaufen. Das italienische Essen war stets hervorragend.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

BRUNO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lodge Exceptionnel - Accueil - Qualité - Environ

Propriétaires charmants vraiment dévoués et de très bon conseils sur les activités entre autre. Lodge de moins d'un an et demi, prestations vraiment de qualité, avec terrasse individuelle. Peuvent proposer dîner également de qualité. À conseiller les yeux fermés.

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

mitten im Busch - ein Naturerlebnis

Man muss zuerst das Gate zum Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate passieren, dann ist die Lodge jedoch nicht ganz einfach zu finden. Luca, ein wunderbarer Gastgeber, hat uns sofort freundlich empfangen. Am Abend wurde für uns ein typisch und sehr gutes italienisches Essen gekocht. Auch das Frühstück war sehr gut. Wir fühlten uns die ganze Zeit sehr persönlich betreut und erfuhren auch einiges über die Wildtiere, die wir hautnah erleben konnten.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018