Klaserie

Baobab Ridge Private Lodge

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Baobab Ridge Private Lodge?

Stays at Baobab Ridge Private Lodge start from around US$670 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Baobab Ridge Private Lodge

About Baobab Ridge Private Lodge

A down-to-earth lodge with excellent safari chops in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve.

Set in a lush, green segment of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, it is these very surroundings that have inspired much of Baobab Ridge's design. Throughout the lodge, the outdoors are consistently invited inside, while decor is an homage to Africa's culture and crafts including Zanzibari doors that hide peaceful nooks here and there. At the front, there is a permanent waterhole with a near-constant parade of wildlife - a reminder to always have your binoculars on hand. And that's just a taster for the incredible safaris on offer in this Kruger-adjacent reserve, which happen day and night, by 4x4 and on foot.

Klaserie , South Africa

From $670 per person/per night

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The property

Baobab Ridge is classic and rustic, with plenty of natural woods and beautiful African art and decor including beautiful shell and brightly-coloured beaded on the walls. An expansive pool deck overlooks the waterhole, adorned with plump loungers and cardinal-red couches to relax on with a glass of South Africa's finest grapes. The lodge prides itself on serving home-cooked meals prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients including hearty breakfasts on the deck and three-course dinners in the pretty firelit boma.

The rooms

There are seven free-standing cottages, all on raised timber decks, with lofty ceilings and filled with plenty of natural light. The decor is natural and muted with pops of colour from sunset orange to velvety blue. The suites are open-plan with a lovely lounge, king-sized bed and bathroom with a tub big enough for two, twin vanities and a shower that opens to the outdoors. No detail is too small including a minibar stocked with your favourite drinks. Out front, there is a spacious veranda and seating area.

Activities

You'll explore the dazzling landscape of Klaserie Private Nature Reserve on game drives, helmed by Baobab Ridge's expert guides. Off-roading allows for unique, up-close encounters, and night drives reveal all sorts of nocturnal creatures including leopard, porcupine and a variety of owls. The lodge also offers guided bush walks, where you'll have the chance to examine the smallest details of the landscape at a slower pace, and perhaps even spot game at eye-level. The birding is also spectacular, especially during the spring and summer months.

Why we love it

The waterhole right in front of the lodge, which draws wildlife from far and wide - definitely worth a moment (or hour!) or two spent watching.

Insiders Tip

The family suite has two smaller bedrooms and is the furthest away from the main lodge, offering plenty of added privacy for groups and families.

Something to think about

The lodge is built from brick, which may not live up to a typical 'bush lodge' image, but it's certainly not lacking in its connection with nature.

Plan your stay

How to book Baobab Ridge Private Lodge

How do I book Baobab Ridge Private Lodge?

Baobab Ridge Private Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Baobab Ridge Private Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Baobab Ridge Private Lodge?

Stays at Baobab Ridge Private Lodge start from around $670 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

South Africa

Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

A spectacular wilderness area where intimate animal encounters are par for the course.