Your unique safari experience!
The animals at the Wildlife Estate in Hoedspruit make good use of the constructed mountain bike trails. This allows you to spot a lot of wildlife and also from up close when you go on safari by mountain bike. The zebra’s literally block the road! You will also see many small animals crossing the road just in front of your tyres and all kinds of colourful birds flying away.
Daypart (the route takes about 3-4 hours)
What could be better than 2.5 hours of ziplining around the fantastic nature of the Magoesbaskloof? Here you will not shy away from action, excitement and challenge!
You will embark on an unforgettable adventure as you zipline from one platform to the next in fantastic surroundings across rivers, treetops and beautiful waterfalls. The platforms all overlook the spectacular Great Letaba River.
The Letaba River Gorge is home to a wide variety of plants, animals and birds. The range of colourful wildflowers and orchids that drape the surrounding rocks are sure to grab your attention and don’t forget to keep an eye out for the Giant Kingfisher down the river.
Suitable for everyone between 7 and 70 and up to a maximum of 120 kg.
Great for the whole family, nature lovers, thrill seekers and business groups.
It is possible to drive to this location yourself, but of course The Baobab Bush Lodge can organise this tour for you.
Bucket List Experience. Enjoy the Kruger National Park region and the spectacular Drakensberg from a high altitude in a three-axis microlight known as the BANTAM. You fly over the town of Hoedspruit and the surrounding game reserves and the Blyde River Canyon. Different types of aircraft and duration of the flight are available. Choose between 20 minute, 30 minute, or 60 minute flights.
The 180° panoramic view makes you feel as free as a bird.
Please note that this activity is very much dependent on the weather.
| 20 minutes | Big 5 gebied |
| 30 minutes | Hoedspruit and Klaserie Nature Reserve |
| 60 minutes | Blyde River Canyon and Olifants River |
Nyani Cultural Village is located just outside Hoedspruit. Here you can learn everything about and from the native population. As a guest, you will be immersed in the story of the San bushman through a mixture of dance, theater and drum rhythms.
Starting with an hour-long show with the colorful costumes, dances, songs and drums, you will be introduced to all aspects of the Shangaan village. You will have the chance to taste a traditional meal in the traditional African style – that is of course eating with your fingers!
The program is flexible but usually the times of the shows are:
| 11.30 am | “Limpopo Pathways” Tribal Show |
| 12.30 pm | “Nyani Village” Tour |
| 01.15 pm | Traditional African Lunch |
Nothing is more beautiful than seeing the surroundings of Hoedspruit from the air. You will experience panoramas of the Drakensberg, the Blyde River Canyon and several private parks with wildlife. You do not want to miss this trip and so you can check it off your bucket list after the trip.
The views of the area with its nature are endless, so don’t forget your camera! This activity is of course very much dependent on the weather.
The most exciting African safari destination is the National Kruger Park. The most famous and largest nature reserve in the world is 350 km long and 60 km wide. View the map of the Kruger Park here.
This legendary park is home to the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros). In addition, there are special trees and plants, no fewer than 148 species of mammals, and many birds! You have the opportunity to see all animals up close in their own habitat.
It is possible to drive through the park with your own rental car. The roads in the park are both paved and unpaved. Because they are easy to drive on, you don’t need a 4 WD (four wheel drive or 4×4).
The Baobab Bush Lodge offers a full day guided safari in an open game vehicle. With a qualified and experienced guide, you will learn about the wildlife, birds and the African wilderness.
The tour starts at 5.30am from The Baobab Bush Lodge for the Orpen Gate of the Kruger National Park. After a short 40-minute drive you can have a fresh cup of coffee at the Orpen Gate and possibly buy some snacks before the special adventure begins.
During the day safari you travel through the area around Satara, where you also stop for lunch. You regularly stop at lookout and picnic areas for a short break and where you can leave the vehicle. Although it is not guaranteed that you will spot (many) animals, the safari tourguide will make every effort to spot the animals.
If you have a Bed and Breakfast arrangement at The Baobab Bush Lodge, you will of course receive a luxurious and extensive breakfast box before departure.
Satara Camp has a restaurant with a range of light snacks and a well-stocked shop. You will return to The Baobab Bush Lodge around 5:00 PM so you can savour the special, unique and beautiful impressions of the day for a few more hours.
Full day (11 hours) 5.30am for 2-4 people
Full day (11 hours) 5.30am for 5 and more
Moholoholo is a shelter for injured, poisoned, and abandoned animals. Some can be returned to the wild after some time, but most remain in the shelter. From Monday to Saturday there’s an impressive tour here twice a day. (Closed on Sundays)
1st tour starts at 9.30 am
2nd tour starts at 3 pm
It is possible to drive to this location yourself, but of course The Baobab Bush Lodge can organize this tour for you.
The Blyde River Canyon is part of the Panorama Route. This impressive route runs from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit and leads you through the beautiful landscape of the Canyon. You will see the most breathtaking scenery and views, such as God’s Window, The Pinnacle, The Potholes and the Blyde River Dam. It is a huge gorge consisting of cliffs and rocky plains that are oddly shaped. In this gorge is the Blyde river – named after the Dutch word ‘Blij’, which means happy. The remarkable environment of the Blyde River Canyon is reminiscent of the American Grand Canyon. In recent centuries, the river bank has eroded into steep ridges and a smooth mountain range.
A boat trip on the Blyde River gives you the best opportunity to admire the Blyde River Canyon. During the 90-minute boat trip you can admire various animals such as the crocodile, the zebra, the African fish eagle and the rare taita falcon. Boat trips are available every morning and afternoon. You will also visit the beautiful Kadishi tufa waterfall. There are also several hiking trails around the car park which lead to different look-out areas of the river.
Part of the Dutch TV programme ‘Wie is de Mol’ was recorded here and can be viewed here .
The Baobab Bush Lodge is surrounded by bushveld. Since the Big 5 is not located here, it is safe to walk through the bushveld during the day. There are several hiking trails. You can go out with just the two of you or take a morning walk with an experienced guide. You will then be taken into the territory of the giraffe, zebra, nyala and other wild African animals. During this unique hiking tour, you will learn a lot about all the interesting facets of the South African bush, such as insects, plants, recognizing spores or becoming familiar with the sounds you hear. You will have to get up early because the hiking safari starts at 7am and takes one hour.
Would you like to ride a horse in South Africa in the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, near your own lodge? Here’s your chance!
Feel one with nature on the back of a horse. Take a game drive on horseback among the zebras, kudus, wildebeest, springboks and many other beautiful African animals. Together with an experienced guide from the Wildlife Estate you will take a unique horseback ride. It is not necessary to have any experience with horse riding. However, it is required that the rider weighs no more than 90 kg and that the rider wears long trousers and closed shoes during the unique tour. The minimum age to ride a horse by yourself is 6 years.
When registering, please let us know your height, weight and riding experience. We have one and two hour trips available. (No tours on Sunday)
