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The Baobab Bush Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with spa services and a coffee shop

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

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
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Blyde River Canyon
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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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

About the neighborhood

Hoedspruit

The Baobab Bush Lodge is within the area of popular sights such as Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon. This 4-room, 4-star lodge has private in-room pools along with an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 9 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 34 min drive - 19.7 miles
  • Jessica the Hippo - 38 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 45 min drive - 24.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Xitsumbeni Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Bean - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hat & Creek - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Baobab Bush Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with spa services and a coffee shop
At The Baobab Bush Lodge, guests have access to an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 250.00 per person one way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this golf lodge include an arcade/game room, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries, and memory foam beds with Egyptian cotton sheets ensure a restful night. Other standard amenities include private pools, lanais, and sitting areas.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 108 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • Private pool

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

What's there to do within easy reach of The Baobab Bush Lodge?

This lodge is located in Hoedspruit within a short 1-minute walk of Selati Nature Reserve. Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate is also within a driving distance of 2.7 mi.

Is parking available on site at The Baobab Bush Lodge?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the lodge. Accessible parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Is there a spa at The Baobab Bush Lodge?

Spa services at the lodge include body treatments, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does The Baobab Bush Lodge include a casino on the premises?

No, The Baobab Bush Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Baobab Bush Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is The Baobab Bush Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this lodge, including a private pool and Champagne service as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at The Baobab Bush Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Baobab Bush Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Baobab Bush Lodge serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Baobab Bush Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Baobab Bush Lodge.

Does The Baobab Bush Lodge have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this lodge for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from The Baobab Bush Lodge?

The closest major airport to The Baobab Bush Lodge is Hoedspruit (HDS), which is 10.4 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck), which is around 29.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Baobab Bush Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at The Baobab Bush Lodge comes with a lanai with some featuring garden or pool views.

The Baobab Bush Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Petaluma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees were very friendly and helpful. They drove me to several attractions when unable to confirm space with a group. The lodge has a water hole where various wildlife come to drink including 4 beautiful water bucks. Room was spacious and included outdoor shower. Bed was very comfortable. Continental or full breakfast served daily and dinner was also served on several nights for nominal price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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