Bushbaby River Lodge
700 Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
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Why people book this hotel
“The staff was welcoming and helpful and the atmosphere made us feel relaxed”
“The host was very friendly, we enjoyed our stay its a tranquil place,”
“The place was clean,beautiful,peaceful and very comfortable”
“It was beautiful, clean and a breath of fresh air”
“The rooms are clean and very fitting for the wildlife estate I had Rhino Room”
“The service staff was welcoming rooms were clean”
“Breakfast was really nice”
“The breakfast was nice but I feel they can go an extra mile”
“Great location with great views”
“Animals walking freely brought us joy”
Overview
Set in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Bushbaby River Lodge features a garden and year-round outdoor pool. The Orpen Gate of Kruger National Park is 73 km away. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. All rooms are set in the large garden and have a private patio offering views of the garden and dry riverbed. The air-conditioned rooms features a minibar, safe and Nespresso® machine. Tea-and-coffee-making facilities, bathrobes, towels and free toiletries are provided. The private bathroom consists of a bath and outdoor shower. Bushbaby River Lodge offers a complimentary breakfast. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar and sit at the deck overlooking the riverbed. Bike hire is available at the property and the area is popular for cycling. Horse riding is available on the estate and Drakensig Golf Club is 12 km from the property. Bushbaby River Lodge offers safaris to the neighbouring reserves and free private parking available on site. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is 18.5 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Munaka
family_with_children
May 17, 2026
We had such a wonderful stay at the villa.The place was clean,beautiful,peaceful and very comfortable.The staff was welcoming and helpful and the atmosphere made us feel relaxed.We truly enjoy our visit and would recommend this villa
sambo
solo_traveller
May 15, 2026
The host was very friendly, we enjoyed our stay its a tranquil place,.I difenetly vist again
Sithole
couple
May 4, 2026
The staff are great and very helpful
nozi
couple
April 28, 2026
“My partner and I really enjoyed our stay. Good food, great views, friendly staff.”
Breakfast was really nice. Great location with great views. Special thanks to two lovely ladies who assisted us during our stay, Nomsa and Khensani. They were so friendly and offered an exceptional service.
Jeanette
couple
April 20, 2026
A Peaceful beautiful place,we really enjoyed our stay and wished we had more days. We will definitely visit again. The staff was very friendly and welcoming.
Shabangu
couple
April 19, 2026
“Absolutely stunning. I would go back at any time!”
It’s within nature it’s self, quite and calming. It was beautiful, clean and a breath of fresh air. The staff is friendly and very welcoming, really felt like ai was home away from home.
Dr Themba Matthews
solo_traveller
April 15, 2026
Their breakfast is very mean. It is not value for money we paid.
Flora
couple
March 29, 2026
“Me and my partner had the times of our Lives”
The Serenity the property possesses and its facilities
Kekana
couple
March 26, 2026
Peace and tranquility at it's best. Animals walking freely brought us joy
Mphikeleli
couple
March 22, 2026
“We really enjoyed the good breakfast and the staff was very welcoming and friendly”
It was nice & clean
Michael
solo_traveller
March 13, 2026
“Great accommodation in Hoedspruit”
This was a last minute booking and Lindi assisted with without any hassle even though it was well into the evening.
annita
extended_group
January 24, 2026
Best experience for my family my kids had best time of there life , 4get the name of two ladies they made our stay to be the best
Matodzi
couple
January 10, 2026
“Good service, but the overall experience did not meet expectations.”
The service from the staff was good
juno
couple
November 20, 2025
“Me and my partner had a peaceful stay and the staff was very friendly”
The breakfast was nice but I feel they can go an extra mile
Ndwandwe
couple
November 16, 2025
The place was very clean and the staff was very friendly 👌. I'll really recommend the place if you wanna have a peaceful getaway. The sound of hyenas at night was magical.
Lloyd
solo_traveller
July 27, 2025
“Bushbaby is my baby”
The rooms are clean and very fitting for the wildlife estate I had Rhino Room. Comfy beds and very good facilities. Staff extremely helpful. The manager in particular deserves commendation, went above and beyond at every step. The owners are on hand and also very friendly.
Tabudi Jack
couple
July 6, 2025
“My stay was awesome”
For My liking, I found everything exciting and excellent
Mandrey
couple
June 23, 2025
“Upgrade your lodge”
The service staff was welcoming rooms were clean
Makgotso
couple
June 21, 2025
“It was peaceful and I got what I needed”
Served warm and the staff we fried
Vallery & Abbey
couple
May 25, 2025
“Our stay was out of this world. Staff was warm and welcoming.”
Breakfast was delicious and prepared considering our diet restrictions. Their breakfast specials was mouth watering and yummy. Both cold and hot foods were offered to us and were thoroughly prepared. We enjoyed our breakfast.
Facilities
Activities
Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Hiking, Horse riding, Game drives, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Special diet menus (on request), Bar, Wine/champagne, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning, Heating
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Pool/beach towels, Pool cover
Safety & security
24-hour security, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Luggage storage, Tour desk
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
King Room with Garden View
Guests will have a special experience as this double room provides a pool with a view. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
King Room with Garden View
This double room's special feature is the pool with a view. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
King Room with Garden View
This double room's special feature is the pool with a view. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
King Room with Garden View
This double room features a pool with a view. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
King Room with Garden View
This double room's special feature is the pool with a view. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
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