Bushbaby River Lodge

13/08/2026

Trading the city rush for the tranquility of Maruleng?
The 450 km (approx. 5.5 to 6 hours) drive from Johannesburg isn't just a transfer—it's a scenic journey filled with incredible places to stretch your legs and explore!

📍 The Route (N4 ➡️ R540 ➡️ R36 ➡️ R527):

📸 Must-Visit Pitstops Along the Way:

Dullstroom (The Highveld Gem): Stop for an artisanal flat white or a trout pate lunch! Don't miss The Clock Shop (housing the largest clock collection in the Southern Hemisphere), Wild About Whisky, or a craft beer at Anvil Ale Brewery.

Echo Caves (Near Ohrigstad): Take a 45-minute guided tour into these ancient underground limestone caverns—a cool, fascinating stop just off the R36.

J.G. Strijdom Tunnel & Abel Erasmus Pass: Right as you blast through the tunnel, pull over at the Panora-Lookout & Craft Market. You can buy hand-carved wooden sculptures, fresh local mangoes/citrus, and soak in your very first sweeping view of the Lowveld valley!

Save this post for your next trip from Gauteng! Where is your favorite stop on the drive to Hoedspruit? Drop it in the comments below! 👇
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12/08/2026

15/06/2026

Some mornings touch your heart a little more than others…

As the first rays of sunlight warmed the bush and our guests enjoyed their morning coffee, a herd of nyalas quietly wandered past the breakfast area.

No fences. No schedules. No rush.

Just a peaceful reminder that here, nature is not a show – it is part of everyday life.

Winter in Hoedspruit is a magical season. The air is crisp, the skies are endlessly blue, and wildlife seems to come a little closer. Moments like these cannot be planned, bought, or guaranteed. They simply happen – and become memories that stay with you long after your journey has ended.

This is what we love most about life at Bushbaby River Lodge.

✨ Sharing our mornings with the true owners of the bush.

📍 Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate | Greater Kruger, South Africa

07/06/2026

Sunrise fills the heart with hope. 🌅
Sunset fills the soul with gratitude. 🌄
And under the African moon, every moment feels a little more magical. 🌙✨

07/06/2026

Sunrise fills the heart with hope. 🌅
Sunset fills the soul with gratitude. 🌄
And under the African moon, every moment feels a little more magical. 🌙✨

30/05/2026

Wake up to birdsong, fall asleep to the sounds of the bush, and use Bushbaby River Lodge as your gateway to Kruger Park and South Africa‘s incredible wildlife.

30/05/2026

Wake up to birdsong, fall asleep to the sounds of the bush, and use Bushbaby River Lodge as your gateway to Kruger Park and South Africa‘s incredible wildlife. 🦓😎🐆🇿🇦🦒🐘