About Baobab Hill House

Baobab Hill House is the ultimate retreat for those seeking exclusivity and tranquillity. Perched on a ridge north of the Luvuvhu River and shaded by majestic baobabs, this intimate four-bedroom home offers a serene escape steeped in history.

Once the Pafuri section ranger’s station, it has been transformed into a getaway that blends heritage with comfort.

The house features a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, and lounge with ample space to relax and gather with loved ones. Its signature veranda,evokes the romance of classic safaris, perfect for long afternoons, sundowners, and stargazing.

Guests also enjoy access to a private guide and open safari vehicle for game drives or walking excursions (by prior arrangement).

Baobab Hill House is available on both self-catering and fully catered bases, providing flexibility and peace of mind.

ROOM TYPES

• 4 rooms accommodating 8 guests, 3 bathrooms
• Each room sleeps 2
• 2 of the rooms are en-suite and the other 2 rooms share a bathroom

ROOM FEATURES

• Mosquito nets
• Ceiling fan
• 1 double bed that can be split into twin beds

LODGE FEATURES
You have a professional guide and open safari vehicle at your disposal, so you can enjoy guided game drives or choose to explore the area on foot. To make your stay hassle-free, Baobab Hill House comes with a cook, housekeeper and camp-hand.

LODGE ACTIVITIES

• Game drives and/or walking safaris

AREA ACTIVITIES

• Game drives and/or walking safaris
• Extraordinary scenery including Fever Tree Forest, RAMSAR wetlands, Lanner Gorge and Baobabs
• Visit the ancient citadel of Thulamela
• Birding – More than 450 species
• 30 RAMSAR protected pans
• Weddings

About Makuleke Contract Park

Makuleke Contractual Park – The Soul of Northern Kruger

Spanning 26,500 hectares in the remote northern corner of Kruger National Park, Makuleke Contractual Park is a landscape of astonishing diversity, rich history, and deep cultural meaning. This land, once lost and later returned to the Makuleke people, is now a leading example of community-led conservation and one of the most ecologically important regions in Southern Africa.

Framed by two great rivers — the Limpopo and the Luvuvhu — the park boasts baobab-studded ridges, cathedral-like fever tree forests, wetlands, gorges, and over 30 seasonal pans that teem with wildlife. It is home to South Africa’s highest densities of nyala and eland, vast herds of elephant and buffalo, and elusive species like leopard, Sharpe’s grysbok, and Pel’s fishing owl. Predators such as lion, cheetah, and wild dog sometimes pass through, while spotted hyenas, totem of the Makuleke, reign over the floodplains.

Pafuri is South Africa’s premier walking safari destination, where travellers reconnect with the land by moving through it on foot — tuning into ancient rhythms, uncovering stories in stone, and feeling the pulse of the bush. Guests might stand in awe beneath a thousand-year-old baobab, explore archaeological ruins like Thulamela, or visit iconic sites such as Crooks Corner and Lanner Gorge.

This is not just a place of wilderness, but of deep memory and living culture. It’s where elephants cross ancient migratory routes, where Makuleke traditions endure, and where every tree, track, and whisper of wind tells a story. In this sacred corner of Kruger, nature, heritage, and community are woven into one unforgettable journey.

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