The Baobab Bush Lodge

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Sun deck
Buffalo Suite (with outdoor shower) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar
Reception
Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, 275, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Selati Nature Reserve
    1 min walk
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    9 min drive
  • KFC
    7 min walk
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    20 min drive

Room options

Lion Suite (with outside bath & shower)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Elephant Suite (with outside shower)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Buffalo Suite (with outdoor shower)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Zebra Suite (with outdoor shower)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Rhino Suite (with outdoor shower)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Leopard Suite (with outdoor shower)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Baobab Bush Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with spa services and coffee shop/cafe
Along with an outdoor pool, this lodge has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and spa services.
The Baobab Bush Lodge offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and a safe. Rooms open to lanais. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes day beds. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.
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 on-site spa services. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures.
During your stay at The Baobab Bush Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Selati Nature Reserve. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking
  • Steps from Selati Nature Reserve and 9 minutes by car from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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 metres) 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
The Baobab Bush Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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 more details, 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.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately ZAR 100 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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 organisation.

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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Nadia

Travelled 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 traveller

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