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The Baobab Bush Lodge

4.0 star property
Wildlife viewing, cycling, and poolside relaxation await at this tranquil retreat where guests can unwind with family and friends in a natural setting

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The Baobab Bush Lodge sits among rolling golf course hills, offering a perfect balance of activity and relaxation. Visitors can enjoy spa treatments including massages and manicures, explore nature trails on bicycles, or simply spend time lounging by the pool.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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)

Highlights

Lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 25 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 30 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 20 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 50 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 25 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Hoedspruit, The Baobab Bush Lodge is in a rural area and next to a golf course. While the natural beauty of Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Bourkes' Luck Potholes. Orpen Gate and Phalaborwa Gate are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, 275, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

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
  • ‪Arugula - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hat & Creek - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Baobab Bush Lodge

Upscale family-friendly lodge adjacent to a golf course
Game and wildlife viewing, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at The Baobab Bush Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment, or a massage. In addition to a garden and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as private pools and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and art supplies
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Lanais, separate sitting areas, and travel cribs

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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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does The Baobab Bush Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Baobab Bush Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Baobab Bush Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 250.00 per person applies.

Where is The Baobab Bush Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, in Hoedspruit, this golf lodge is in the same region as Three Rondavels, Blyde River Canyon, and Bourkes' Luck Potholes. Regional attractions also include Orpen Gate and Phalaborwa Gate.

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Reviews

The Baobab Bush Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

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

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

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

Nadia

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

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, 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
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

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

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

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