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Bushbaby River Lodge

4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Hoedspruit B&B

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Garden view
BBQ/picnic area
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Lion Room | Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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700 Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Rhino Room

Rhino Room

  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Elephant Room

Elephant Room

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Buffalo Room

  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Lion Room

Lion Room

  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Leopard Room

Leopard Room

  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, River View, Garden Area

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, River View, Garden Area

  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Hoedspruit

On riverwalk.Within the region of this Hoedspruit B&B, you'll find Blyderivierspoort Hiking Trail and Blyde River Canyon. Orpen Gate and Phalaborwa Gate are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 16 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 46 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 50 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 57 min drive - 42.5 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fig & Bean - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Giraffe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Bushbaby River Lodge

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Hoedspruit B&B
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Bushbaby River Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hoedspruit bed & breakfast.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2017
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Bushbaby River Lodge offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Hoedspruit bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Bushbaby River Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 500.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 500.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 750.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 500.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500.0 per day

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

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, debit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Bushbaby River Lodge Hoedspruit
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bushbaby River Lodge to the airport?

Bushbaby River Lodge is 12.1 mi (26-min drive) away from the Hoedspruit (HDS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bushbaby River Lodge?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bushbaby River Lodge on Jun 13, 2026 start from CA $263, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bushbaby River Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Bushbaby River Lodge offers an airport shuttle.

Does Bushbaby River Lodge offer free breakfast?

Bushbaby River Lodge offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Bushbaby River Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Bushbaby River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Bushbaby River Lodge?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Bushbaby River Lodge have a pool?

Bushbaby River Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Bushbaby River Lodge have a spa?

This bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages.

How close is Bushbaby River Lodge to downtown Hoedspruit?

Bushbaby River Lodge is 2.1 mi away from Hoedspruit.

Bushbaby River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petrus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to get away from it all and be in the bush. Close to Hoedspruit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic experience at Bushbaby River Lodge and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Communication with the staff was seamless, ensuring everything was perfectly arranged even before our arrival. The breakfast options were delightful, offering a variety of choices such as waffles, pancakes, French toast, and a classic English breakfast—something for everyone to enjoy. The heat pump/air conditioner worked flawlessly, making our stay comfortable regardless of the temperature outside. The facilities were spotless, with warm water readily available and a refreshing pool to relax in. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from the airport, the lodge is also surrounded by wildlife, offering a serene and immersive experience. For those interested, the staff can help arrange game drives, making it easy to explore the incredible nature and wildlife in the area. Overall, Bushbaby River Lodge is a gem that combines comfort, convenience, and a touch of the wild. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tolle Lodge mitten in einem Naturpark
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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

Great stay at Bushbaby

Bushbaby River Lodge was a great, quiet, peaceful play to stay in Hoedspruit. Everyone was very friendly and the setting is great. Be sure to have a rental car! The lodge is a very long walk from anything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Real bush experience can spot leopards relatively easily, lovely options for activities in terms of game drives in other private reserves and activities like star gazing tours. Lovely place, lovely staff and the owner goes out of her way to accommodate all requirements.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

THADEU

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

Aconchegante e típico

Fomos muito bem atendidos pela proprietária, Sra. Ivete. Funcionários atenciosos. O chuveiro fica do lado de fora do quarto aberto ao tempo. À noite aparecem insetos atraídos pela luz.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location on a wildlife estate. Very peaceful with just the sounds of nature surrounding you. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Não poderíamos ter escolhido melhor lugar em Hoedspruit, Africa do Sul. Equipe simpática, atenciosa, serviço 10! Yvette e Ayla sempre presentes, excelentes anfitriãs. Recomendo muito. Se um dia eu voltar pra fazer um safari, é lá que me hospedarei novamente.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay near Hoedspruit. Beautifully appointed with exceptional staff. The proprietor thought of absolutely everything to ensure guests are comfortable and happy. -Teresa O’Kane Safari Jema
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

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

Hotel de safari romântico

Hotel lindo. Os donos dão um toque pessoal que faz toda a diferença. varios animais na reserva do hotel!!! Recomendo
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eveline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed and breakfast in a small nature reserve which means animals are always close by. Well designed rooms (we had the Leopard room) with a deck that looks out on the river bed. Large room, good bed with musquito net and large bathroom area (also outside shower). Hosts are very friendly and love their b&b which can be seen in all details that have been thought through. Note that this is b&b so you have to drive (5 min) to hoedspruit to have dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super schöne Lodge! Angenehme Gastgeber, schöne neue Zimmer, sehr sauber
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das B&B liegt in einem Estate, hiervon erreicht man super den Krüger Park und die Panoramaroute... Man wird sehr herzlich aufgenommen und die Unterkunft ist perfekt... beim Frühstück hatten wir Warzenschweine um uns herum :-D auch der angenotene Grillabend war sehr gut.. ein rundum perfekter aufebthakt :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Perfeito! Maravilhoso! Único!

Os donos Ivette e Edgar são maravilhosos, simpáticos, solícitos, fazem tudo pela gente! Deram mil dicas sobre tudo, sobre todos os safaris, onde ir no Kruger, onde jantar, onde passear. Eles fizeram um churrasco Sul-africano para nós que foi perfeito! Interagimos muito com eles e com os hóspedes! O hotel é pequeno, mas absurdamente exclusivo, reservado, lindo, bem distribuído, com javalis e Kudus no quintal! Eu voltaria mil vezes para lá! E ficando lá, fizemos safaris na reserva privada do Manyeleti! Perfeito! Amei mais que tudo e me despedi como se estivesse deixando minha família para trás, de tão apegados que ficamos! Recomendo um milhão de vezes!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Fantastic stay can’t wait to go back!!

Amazing stay at Busy Baby, beautiful place to visit with lovely spa and pool area. Really clean, helpful staff (booking spa treatments for us, game rides etc). Really incredible to see zebras and giraffe walk straight through the lodge every day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marcos

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

Sonho indescritível

Bushbaby é uma reserva onde lá dentro você poderá avistar varios animais sem nenhum custo onde vc mesmo fazendo seu próprio Safari diurno ou noturno. O café da manhã maravilhoso. O quarto muito novo , limpo , bem decorado de bom gosto , chuveiro maravilhoso para seu banho . Com tomadas USB pelo quarto para facilitar sua vida . Equipe sempre solicita Porém Yvete uma que não pertence a esse mundo de tão doce e sempre fazendo de tudo para te ver feliz e te ajudando conhecer os animais da reserva e outras opcoes . Avisamos a ela que faríamos um Safari no kruguer no dia seguinte é carinhosamente ela preparou um cooler com com sanduíche e cafe facilitando nossa vida um carinho muito especial muito alem do que serviço Parabéns bashbaby
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No issues with hotel or Host. They were very profession, concerning and enjoying.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL

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

Ótima opção

Nós adoramos a pousada, os proprietários foram muito cuidadosos e se preucuparam a todo momento para que nós tivéssemos uma ótima experiência. Recomendo fortemente!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschöne Lodge mit 5-Sterne-Charakter. Bestes Frühstück und super freundliche Inhaber. Immer zu empfehlen und gerne wieder. Danken für 4 tolle Tage!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing!

The place is new and thus very clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated. The staff was very friendly. The food was excellent. I only wish I could have stayed longer than one night. I had some problems with the directions but once I finally arrived, I really enjoyed it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

Beautiful Hotel Near Kruger

It was a bit different from what we expected, but definitely in a good way. The owners are both Dutch and they were super helpful and kind from the beginning. There are only 6 rooms in total and we stayed in the Elephant Room. The room was spacious, beautiful and clean. We especially appreciate the fact that it had both a fan and and AC, as it could get quite warm in South Africa.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty cool waking up to kudu and zebra roaming through the lodge grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Gemütliches Hotel mitten im Park

Wir waren mehr als zufrieden. Die Zimmer sind sehr gemütlich eingerichtet, das Bett bequem (mit Moskitonetz) und alles sehr sauber. Die Klimaanlage kühlt das Zimmer ratz fatz runter und die Außendusche ist genau das richtige nach einem Tag bei 40°C im Krüger Park. Bei der Größe der Unterkunft ist es auch einleuchtend, das es kein Abendessen gibt, dies stellt aber mit Hoedspruit um die Ecke und den dortigen Restaurants kein Problem dar. Je nach Buchungskanal erhält man eine Nachricht von der Unterkunft mit Weganweisungen (es ist leider nicht überall möglich), sollte man diese nicht erhalten haben, unbedingt die Unterkunft kontaktieren, das spart einiges an Zeit und Nerven. Kennt man den Weg einmal, ist es einfach zu finden, ohne die Anleitung ist es allerdings mehr als wahrscheinlich, sich odentlich zu verfransen. Anders als im Krüger Park hat das Tor zum Einlass in dieses Reservat (zumindest der separate Eingang zur Lodge) keine Schließzeiten. Man erhält einen Code (beim Check In) mit dem man das Tor jederzeit öffnen kann und so ist es auch egal, wenn man erst um 22Uhr (oder später) vom Abendessen zurück kommt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pedro

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

Sem igual !!!

Estávamos em lua de mel, a recepção dos proprietários foi simplesmente incrível (suco e toalhas umidecidas ) mesmo tarde da noite, o GPS não iniciou o local certo, mas a proprietária foi nos buscar com o seu carro. O quarto e simplesmente sensacional !!!se um dia voltar ao kruger, ctz q ficaria lá novamente (detalhe : a pousada é novinha em folha ) menos de 1 ano . Incrível !!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

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

Lodge a ne pas rater

Un séjour tout simplement merveilleux. Nous avons été super bien accueilli. Nous avons passé une excellente visite du Kruger Park, une superbe randonnée à vélo dans la réserve privée d'Hoedspruit en compagnie d'Edgar, un des gérants. Le petit déjeuner est très bon. La chambre, le lieu, la piscine tout est bien soigné.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017