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Baobab Ridge Private Lodge

4.0 star property
Travelers step directly into Africa's wilderness at this lodge, where poolside relaxation pairs perfectly with safari adventures in the surrounding national park

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Baobab Ridge Private Lodge, in a national park, offers wildlife viewing and tranquility. Guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet, drinks at the poolside bar, and spa services. The garden provides excellent views of the natural landscape.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Superior Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1614 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Terrace

  • Garden view
  • 1614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1614 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the area

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Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380

What's nearby

  • A dirt path with a lion walking away from the camera.
    Selati Nature Reserve
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    77 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bush Pub & Inn
    22 min drive

About this property

Baobab Ridge Private Lodge

  • Upscale lodge in a national park
  • At Baobab Ridge Private Lodge, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and a poolside bar. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
    • Game drive on site, a water dispenser, and a banquet hall
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Baobab Ridge Private Lodge feature perks such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to amenities like air conditioning and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries
    • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 480 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 11 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

This property is located in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. The mandatory destination fee comprises the conservation fee required for entry.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 715 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 715 (one-way), (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 2011/003819/07

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, and guests under 6 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Baobab Ridge Private Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Baobab Ridge Private 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 Baobab Ridge Private Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Baobab Ridge Private Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Baobab Ridge Private Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 10:30 AM–2:30 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 715 per person applies.

Where is Baobab Ridge Private Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this lodge is steps from Selati Nature Reserve and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Kapama Private Nature Reserve and Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Baobab Ridge Private Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

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

Great stay

Great stay at the baobab ridge , the staff was super friendly, the general manager as well, everything was superbe ! If you can afford it go for it without hesitation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and food
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LIRON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lodge, very good game viewing. No TV on rooms and the WiFi doesn't work properly on rooms if that bothers you- other than that just awesome and great value for your money. Great staff. Would definitely come again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Geeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge is lovely, game drives well organised. Every effort is taken to ensure your comfort. Our driver/ tracker was polite, friendly and well informed. We saw lions, rhinos, elephants, hynae, jackal, zebra, giraffes hippos... but no leopard! The food is pretty average and your preferences that they ask about are pretty much ignored. I had said no pasta but that is what I got and a bland and tasteless one at that with no sauce. In particular the dinners lack imagination, especially if you are vegetarian.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ein tolles Hotel - mit einem Makel: wir hatten Zimmer 5, das leider wirklich muffig / feucht gerochen hat. Ich weiß, dass das Hotel älter ist, weil Freunde vor 8 Jahren dort waren, und glaube es ist einfach renovierungsbedürftig. Auch manche Wände mit (Wasser)Flecken im Haupthaus. Man riecht es direkt beim Betreten des Zimmers und unsere Klamotten haben seitdem gerochen. Hervorzuheben ist aber: tolles Personal das gut englisch spricht! Und tolles Essen, das sehr frisch zubereitet und toll angerichtet wird. Jeden Tag etwas Neues Leckeres. Für uns hätte es etwas weniger sein können, da man es eigentlich nicht schaffen kann und man ein schlechtes Gewissen hat, Essen zurückgehen zu lassen. Der Safari Guide David hat alles gegeben und uns die Big Five ermöglicht! Außerdem eine tolle, schnelle Kommunikation vorab mit Linda! Wir würden sofort wiederkommen und es weiterempfehlen, wenn es renoviert wird.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

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

Maravilhoso

Excelente
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Montigaud

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

Super prestations mais safari game décevant

Proprete irréprochable. Bel endroit au milieu de la brousse avec un point d’eau pour attirer les animaux. Tres bons repas et breakfast. Nous avons ete decus par le safari game lodge en 3 heures nous avons vu quelques elephants et girafes, quelques hyene, 1 rhinocéros tout de même. Aucun fauve a part 1 lion de très loin car 5 voitures dessus. Notre guide a beaucoup tourné sans plus de succès. Franchement pour le prix nous sommes très déçus a ce niveau car nous avons vu beaucoup plus d’animaux au parc gouvernemental bien moins cher. Si vous cherchez le confort ok mais pour les animaux la reserve semble bien pauvre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and property were amazing. incredibly inviting and pleasant to be around
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

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

Fantastic

Absolutely amazing stay! Great food, helpful staff and amazing game drives :))
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent lodge with excellent service and friendly staff.
I
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was AMAZING! Every part of the place had such an African feel to it and the decor and layout of the rooms was phenomenal.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Fantastic unforgettable experience. Everything was looked after so well. Fabulous game drives. David was fantastic. Delicious food. Recommend the place to anyone who wants a superlative Safari experience .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Bel posto, bella atmosfera. Ma il lodge avrebbe bisogno di un po' più di cura nei dettagli e soprattutto di una migliore organizzazione. Colazione, pranzo e cena andrebbero sicuramente migliorati...ovviamente il tutto rapportato al prezzo che si paga: per circa 700-800€ al giorno, aldilà dei safari, ci si aspetta qualcosa in più.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The HIGHLIGHT of any trip to the Bush - the safari! What makes the difference of the safari is the lodge you stay with. I give a 100/100 score to Baobab Ridge. see my full review at https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/ShowUserReviews-g471857-d2042245-r667630715-Baobab_Ridge-Klaserie_Private_Game_Reserve_Kruger_National_Park.html
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place is fantastic. The accommodation is superb and the staff make it even better. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSE ALBERTO

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

Não existe Lodge melhor do que este. É excelente.

É excelente. Toda a equipe de atendimento aos hóspedes é excelente. Os safáris foram excelentes pois conseguimos ver todos os Big Five.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

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

Um sonho de lugar com uma equipe incrível!

Excelente hotel, com ótima localização. A equipara era muito atenciosa, especialmente o Jason que fez de tudo para que fosse uma viagem memorável. O hotel é um sonho, o pessoal que lá trabalha nem se fala. O motorista das games rides (David) foi incrível. Realmente, me senti em casa longe de casa. Voltarei mais vezes para esse maravilhoso local.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

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

Highly recommended

Lovely staff, great hotel, amazing safari! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding staff and experience, would highly recommend. 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rubens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic accommodation and game drives. We loves it . We were not able to see lions. But there were lots of animals and we were very happy with our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Great all-inclusive luxury accommodation in Kruger

We stayed 2 nights in Baobab. From our arrival in Hoedspruitt airport we were treated wonderfully by Jason and the lodge´s team. If you are looking for a friendly relaxed visit to see the Big Five, this is the place for you. We had the opportunity to see a large number of animals in everyone of our 4 rides. Our ranger BJ led us expertly and safely while sharing his passion for the bush And in between rides we relaxed by the pool or were able to have great meals accompanied by excellent South African wine. Our cottage was enormous and beautifully decorated. We do look forward to returning sometime in the future. Thanks Baobab
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing gem! Great spot, felt like our own place. Staff was very personable and attentive. Went out of their way to make you feel at home. Rooms were very nice along with the food and drinks. Safari drives were also fantastic and highlight of our trip. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Die Game Drives mit Gavie waren super ! Danke nochmal dafür ! Alle waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit , das Essen und der Grillabend waren ebenfalls perfekt ! Super Lodge , sehr sauber und komfortabel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfeito

Impecável. Hotel ótimo com um belo atendimento. Instalações novas e bem cuidadas e muita simpatia da equipe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard

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

Superb experience in superb ambience.

Most welcoming private game lodge in superb environment. The whole crew is unbeatable and they all go the extra mile for their guests. The 2 daily game drives with guide David have been an experience not to be missed. Absolutely commendable place - I will be back!