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    Baobab Ridge Lodge

    Safari Lodge · Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 62
    Best time
    Jul–Sep
    Suggested stay
    2-3 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free

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    Baobab Ridge Lodge is a hotel near Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

    Why stay at Baobab Ridge Lodge

    • 54 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Game Drive, Sundowner, Spa, Massage
    Amenities
    Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Massage, Wifi, Dining, Bar, Lounge

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    1,654

    Species

    54

    Mammals

    242

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Lion209 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant168 sightings
    • Southern Giraffe137 sightings
    • Spotted Hyena126 sightings
    • Impala101 sightings
    • Leopard99 sightings
    • African Buffalo91 sightings
    • Plains Zebra87 sightings
    • Lilac-breasted Roller84 sightings
    • White-backed Vulture80 sightings

    Best time to stay at Baobab Ridge Lodge

    Best months:
    July
    August
    September
    Jan
    Good25°C131mm
    Feb
    Good25°C127mm
    Mar
    Great24°C47mm
    Apr
    Great22°C39mm
    May
    Great20°C25mm
    Jun
    Great18°C14mm
    Jul
    Great18°C7mm
    Aug
    Excellent20°C4mm
    Sep
    Excellent22°C15mm
    Oct
    Great23°C39mm
    Nov
    Great25°C73mm
    Dec
    Good25°C131mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Baobab Ridge Lodge
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High30°30°30°28°27°25°25°27°29°30°31°31°
    Low21°21°20°17°15°12°12°14°16°18°20°21°
    Rain mm1271304543241473113663117
    Humidity70%71%67%67%65%60%56%54%54%60%60%67%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Ngala Airport (NGL)

    2 km from the park

    International airport

    Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)

    115 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo