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Lantern-lit table laid on the deck at sunset, Klaserie.

Baobab Ridge

Klaserie Private Game Reserve | South Africa
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Uncrowded Sightings and Owner Hosts in Klaserie

In the unfenced Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, part of Greater Kruger, Baobab Ridge is a small, owner-run lodge known for personalized guiding and easy wildlife viewing. With seven suites, twice-daily game drives (including night drives where conditions allow), guided bush walks, a welcoming pool and deck, and relaxed lodge dining, it suits couples, families, and photographers seeking a quiet base with authentic game-rich surroundings and straightforward access via Hoedspruit.

Ticks all the boxes. Uncomplicated luxury, individual service for each of their sixteen guests, and safaris in the not-well-known Klaserie Reserve, which limits the number of vehicles at a sighting to two. Expect wildlife encounters synonymous with the world-famous Kruger.

Andrew Harvey - Andrew Harvey - African Sky Sales Manager Since 2012

Price Per Person Sharing From:

USD 665 - 893
Rating | Personal & Comfortable
Bedroom with a double-volume ceiling and reading nook.

Highlights & What to Expect

  • Twice-daily game drives with off-road tracking under reserve guidelines.
  • Night drives for nocturnal species when conditions and safety allow.
  • Guided bush walks focused on tracks, signs, and habitats.
  • Small, intimate lodge atmosphere with attentive, owner-run hospitality.
  • Regular Big Five sightings across unfenced Greater Kruger landscapes.
  • Relaxed lodge dining with indoor and outdoor settings.
  • Pool and viewing deck for downtime between activities.
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Overview of Baobab Ridge

Baobab Ridge sits in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, an unfenced part of Greater Kruger encompassing roughly 60,000 hectares.

Location & Setting

The reserve shares open boundaries with Kruger National Park, allowing free movement of wildlife and consistent sightings. Access is typically via Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport with a road transfer of around 45–60 minutes to the lodge, depending on gate and road conditions.

Rooms

The lodge accommodates a maximum of about sixteen guests across seven stand-alone suites, designed for privacy and practical comfort. Six are Superior Suites with king or twin beds and air-conditioning, and the seventh is a two-bedroom Family Suite that suits parents with two children aged 6 to 11. Each suite is en suite, with mosquito netting and a raised deck and private terrace facing the bush.

Facilities

Shared spaces include a lounge and bar, indoor-to-outdoor dining with a boma area, and a swimming pool with a viewing deck. Wi-Fi is generally available in main areas. The lodge rhythm centers on early morning and late afternoon activities, leaving ample midday time for rest, photo editing, or birding from the deck.

Klaserie allows only two vehicles at a sighting, so a leopard in a marula or a pride on a kill is never ringed by a line of vehicles. Guides here also drive off-road under reserve rules to follow up on tracks, and the after-dark stretch of the afternoon drive, with a spotlight, turns up genet, bushbaby and the occasional hyena.

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Shaded dining area under a reed roof.
Folded napkins on a long boma setting.
Daybeds and umbrellas overlooking a waterhole.
Elephant feeding on dry shrubs.
Smiling host presenting a spread of snacks.
Campfire burning in front of canvas chairs.
Kudu bull with spiral horns.
Woman at the pool edge watching a nearby tusker.

Amenities

  • Accommodations

    7

  • Bar & Lounge

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Boma / Fire Pit

  • Viewing Deck

  • Private Dining

  • Wi-Fi

  • Air Conditioning

  • Ceiling Fan

  • Tea & Coffee

  • Minibar

  • In-room Safe

  • Laundry Service

  • Wheelchair Accessible

  • Backup Power

  • Hair Dryer

  • Private Deck

Activities

  • Game Drives

  • Night Drives

  • Guided Bush Walks

  • Birdwatching

  • Stargazing

  • Wilderness Dining

Other Area Properties

Small lodges at a similar level are scattered across Klaserie and the neighboring Timbavati and Balule reserves, all sharing unfenced country with Kruger.

Thatched chalet at Africa on Foot Camp in the Klaserie.

Africa on Foot Camp

A walking camp on the same reserve, where morning walks with a trails guide replace the first drive.

Lodge and waterhole at Simbavati Camp George.

Simbavati Camp George

Indigenous gardens beside a dry riverbed, with a waterhole in front of the deck.

River-view suite at Klaserie Drift Misava Safari Camp.

Klaserie Drift Misava Safari Camp

Suites and villas that look onto the bends of the Klaserie River, run at a boutique scale.

Riverside chalets at Ezulwini River Lodge in Balule.

Ezulwini River Lodge

To the north in Balule, eight units above the Olifants River, where elephant and hippo are seen from the lodge.

Last Updated: November 6, 2026 Curated By: Riaan Viljoen