Boabab Lodge

64 reviews

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  Nell

  ZA · solo_traveller · Apr 2026

  10/10
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  Shannon

  ZA · extended_group · Apr 2026

  9/10

  Long weekend away

  The place is beautiful the view even better. There is everything you might need for a self catering place. The place was comfortable and slept 10 of us super comfortably.

  Not thay we didn't like it but a warning. The animals can get super close. The boma area that's a little away from the house is a bit more out in the open and the elephants have a lot of access. Not sure what can be done about it.

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  Robyn Leigh

  ZA · extended_group · Jan 2026

  9/10

  Soul refreshing.

  Loved the location and the space available; rooms are well spaced. Loved that the animals walk up to the property and the food available to feed the animals (at extra cost) was a nice surprise; we enjoyed standing on the deck and throwing food for the wildlife.

  The one bedrooms sheets weren’t clean (had dirty spots) and the gas braai didn’t work (started well but ended up cooking our wors In the oven further)

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  Michele

  ZA · extended_group · Jan 2026

  10/10
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  Debbie

  ZA · family_with_children · Dec 2025

  7/10

  Overall our group enjoyed our stay and amazing views and wildlife. We would book again if the maintenance issues are res

  This lodge has amazing views and wildlife surrounding it, with huge potential to offer guests a 4 star experience. The kitchen is well equipped and there is lots of fridge and freezer space. The owner, was amazing in resolving a water issue on our first day and kept in contact to ensure the matter was resolved quickly so that we could enjoy our stay. Margret and Jack ensured our stay was comfortable and checked in regularly to see if we needed additional wood or game feed.

  The lodge is generally clean and tidy but could do with a deep clean, especially the kitchen appliances (e.g. coffee maker, ice machine etc.) Bathroom faucets are loose and some taps don’t work at all. Bathroom floor tiles are cracked and lifting. Towel rails are worn and some were broken. Simple items like worn out toilet brushes need replacing. Some of the guests also complained that their beds were uncomfortable. There is also a roof leak in the dining room when it rains. The pool has a crack(s) and was leaking, the paint in the pool was also flaking off into the water and some of the pool tiles are chipped. Due to the leak, even with the great weather the pool never heated up as it had to be topped up each day. There were no pool loungers or an umbrella, yet these are featured in the advertisement of the lodge which may indicate that the pictures on the website are outdated. Please note: The entrance to the lodge driveway is extremely steep with an awkward bump, which is difficult to navigate in a normal sedan.