Does Bushbaby River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bushbaby River Lodge on 10 Nov 2025 start from ฿5,384.99, 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.

Is Bushbaby River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bushbaby River Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM to10:00 PM for a fee of ZAR 500.

What time is check-out at Bushbaby River Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Bushbaby River Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Bushbaby River Lodge located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this bed & breakfast is 29.6 mi (47.7 km) from Blyderivierspoort Hiking Trail.

Bushbaby River Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petrus

28 Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

8 Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

4 Jun 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Aug 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

THADEU

21 Jan 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Oct 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Ivo

15 Sep 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, California

26 Apr 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

27 Dec 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Eveline

8 Dec 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Nov 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Oct 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Brasil, São Paulo

13 Oct 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

27 Sep 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

marcos, Rj

27 Jul 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

patrick, chicago

28 Jun 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL, Campinas

24 May 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

3 May 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Mar 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack, vancouver

25 Mar 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Mar 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

17 Jan 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

pedro

7 Jan 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

26 Nov 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

23 Nov 2017

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

Wonderful hotel

Yvette is a fantastic person and the bushbaby is the perfect place. Clean. Beautiful. Confortable. Reserve now and enjoy!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

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