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Bushbaby River Lodge
Limpopo · South Africa
700 Hoedspruit Wildlife EstateView location
10.0/10Excellent35 Reviews
Cleanliness10.0/10 10.0
Service10.0/10 10.0
Comfort10.0/10 10.0
Condition10.0/10 10.0
Neighborhood10.0/10 10.0
Amenities9.6/10 9.6
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About Bushbaby River Lodge
Bushbaby River Lodge is conveniently located in the popular Hoedspruit area. The property offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour security, fireplace, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas are there for guest's enjoyment.
Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and some offering convenient amenities like complimentary tea, free welcome drink, linens, mirror, private entrance. Entertain yourself with the property's recreational facilities, including hiking trails, outdoor pool, massage, garden.
Discover all Hoedspruit has to offer by making Bushbaby River Lodge your base.
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When you stay at Bushbaby River Lodge in Hoedspruit, you'll be on the riverwalk and 29.6 mi (47.7 km) from Blyderivierspoort Hiking Trail. This bed & breakfast is within the region of Blyde River Canyon and Orpen Gate.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
7:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No elevators
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Deposit: ZAR 750.0 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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You need to know
- Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the bed & breakfast prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8 PM. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 500.0 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 500.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
German
English
Dutch
Nearby attractions
Selati Nature Reserve
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Drakensig Golf Course
9.9 km / 6.1 mi
Kapama Private Nature Reserve
14.2 km / 8.8 mi
Umhlametsi Game Reserve
17 km / 10.6 mi
Zebra Dam
20.6 km / 12.8 mi
Kolgans Dam
21.6 km / 13.4 mi
Jessica the Hippo
23.9 km / 14.9 mi
Nyani Cultural Village
33.3 km / 20.7 mi
Madrid Game Farm
34.3 km / 21.3 mi
Blyderivierspoort Hiking Trail
47.7 km / 29.6 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 6
- hotel
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fiExtra charge
- Airport ShuttleExtra charge
- Room serviceExtra charge
- Laundry serviceExtra charge
- Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
- 24-hour securityExtra charge
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- FireplaceExtra charge
- Hotel safeExtra charge
- Lift accessExtra charge
- GardenExtra charge
- Terrace
- Luggage roomExtra charge
- Clothes dryer
- Towels and bed linenExtra charge
- BarExtra charge
- Restaurant
- Smoking areaExtra charge
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Game roomExtra charge
- SaunaExtra charge
- MassageExtra charge
- Spa centreExtra charge
- Breakfast
- Horse ridingExtra charge
Meal plans
Meal plan types
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- KING SIZE BED
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BED
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- DOUBLE
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- KING SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.KG
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DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DELUXE KING BED
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DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED
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- DOUBLE
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- DELUXE KING BED
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Room code: DBL.DX-KG
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Room KING SIZE BEDRoom • KING SIZE BEDROO.KG
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- Room
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- KING SIZE BED
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- Room
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- KING SIZE BED
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Room code: ROO.KG
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DOUBLE ONE BEDROOMDOUBLE • ONE BEDROOMDBL.B1
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- ONE BEDROOM
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DOUBLE ONE BEDROOM
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- DOUBLE
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- ONE BEDROOM
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Room code: DBL.B1
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VILLA LUXURY TWO BEDROOMSVILLA • LUXURY TWO BEDROOMSVIL.B2-LX
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- Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
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- VILLA
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- LUXURY TWO BEDROOMS
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- LUXURY TWO BEDROOMS
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Room code: VIL.B2-LX
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Double or Twin KING SIZE BEDDouble or Twin • KING SIZE BEDDBT.KG
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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- Double or Twin
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- KING SIZE BED
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- KING SIZE BED
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Room code: DBT.KG
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DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW KING BEDDOUBLE • GARDEN VIEW KING BEDDBL.GV-KG
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- GARDEN VIEW KING BED
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DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW KING BED
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- DOUBLE
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- GARDEN VIEW KING BED
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Room code: DBL.GV-KG
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Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- STANDARD
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- STANDARD
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Room code: ROO.ST
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VILLA GARDEN VIEW TWO BEDROOMSVILLA • GARDEN VIEW TWO BEDROOMSVIL.B2-GV
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- Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
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- VILLA
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- GARDEN VIEW TWO BEDROOMS
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VILLA GARDEN VIEW TWO BEDROOMS
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- Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
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- VILLA
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- GARDEN VIEW TWO BEDROOMS
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Room code: VIL.B2-GV
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Room HONEYMOONRoom • HONEYMOONROO.HM
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- HONEYMOON
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Room code: ROO.HM
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DOUBLE KING BED ONE BEDROOMDOUBLE • KING BED ONE BEDROOMDBL.B1-KG
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- KING BED ONE BEDROOM
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DOUBLE KING BED ONE BEDROOM
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- KING BED ONE BEDROOM
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Room code: DBL.B1-KG
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VILLA LUXURYVILLA • LUXURYVIL.LX
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- Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
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- LUXURY
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- LUXURY
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Lacey
We had a fantastic experience at Bushbaby River Lodge and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Communication with the staff was seamless, ensuring everything was perfectly arranged even before our arrival.
The breakfast options were delightful, offering a variety of choices such as waffles, pancakes, French toast, and a classic English breakfast—something for everyone to enjoy. The heat pump/air conditioner worked flawlessly, making our stay comfortable regardless of the temperature outside.
The facilities were spotless, with warm water readily available and a refreshing pool to relax in. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Conveniently located just 15 minutes from the airport, the lodge is also surrounded by wildlife, offering a serene and immersive experience. For those interested, the staff can help arrange game drives, making it easy to explore the incredible nature and wildlife in the area.
Overall, Bushbaby River Lodge is a gem that combines comfort, convenience, and a touch of the wild. We look forward to returning!
The breakfast options were delightful, offering a variety of choices such as waffles, pancakes, French toast, and a classic English breakfast—something for everyone to enjoy. The heat pump/air conditioner worked flawlessly, making our stay comfortable regardless of the temperature outside.
The facilities were spotless, with warm water readily available and a refreshing pool to relax in. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating.
Conveniently located just 15 minutes from the airport, the lodge is also surrounded by wildlife, offering a serene and immersive experience. For those interested, the staff can help arrange game drives, making it easy to explore the incredible nature and wildlife in the area.
Overall, Bushbaby River Lodge is a gem that combines comfort, convenience, and a touch of the wild. We look forward to returning!
Tyler
Great stay at Bushbaby
Bushbaby River Lodge was a great, quiet, peaceful play to stay in Hoedspruit. Everyone was very friendly and the setting is great. Be sure to have a rental car! The lodge is a very long walk from anything.
Verified traveler
Real bush experience can spot leopards relatively easily, lovely options for activities in terms of game drives in other private reserves and activities like star gazing tours. Lovely place, lovely staff and the owner goes out of her way to accommodate all requirements.
Verified traveler
Location on a wildlife estate. Very peaceful with just the sounds of nature surrounding you. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Teresa
Best place to stay near Hoedspruit. Beautifully appointed with exceptional staff. The proprietor thought of absolutely everything to ensure guests are comfortable and happy.
-Teresa O’Kane
Safari Jema
-Teresa O’Kane
Safari Jema
Lauren
Fantastic stay can’t wait to go back!!
Amazing stay at Busy Baby, beautiful place to visit with lovely spa and pool area. Really clean, helpful staff (booking spa treatments for us, game rides etc). Really incredible to see zebras and giraffe walk straight through the lodge every day.
patrick
No issues with hotel or Host. They were very profession, concerning and enjoying.
Verified traveler
Relaxing!
The place is new and thus very clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated. The staff was very friendly. The food was excellent. I only wish I could have stayed longer than one night. I had some problems with the directions but once I finally arrived, I really enjoyed it!
Jack
Beautiful Hotel Near Kruger
It was a bit different from what we expected, but definitely in a good way. The owners are both Dutch and they were super helpful and kind from the beginning. There are only 6 rooms in total and we stayed in the Elephant Room. The room was spacious, beautiful and clean. We especially appreciate the fact that it had both a fan and and AC, as it could get quite warm in South Africa.
Verified traveler
Pretty cool waking up to kudu and zebra roaming through the lodge grounds.
Verified traveler
Awesome Lodge close to Big 5 Game Parks and Kruger
I can't recommend this lodge highly enough. They exceed \"5\" on all levels. New and eager hosts sincerely look after guests and take pride in their property. They have excellent staff whom like to engage with guests. The bungalows and dining area / bar area were well loved spaces where they served up the best breakfast! Quiet and serene, relaxing and luxurious in the wildlife reserve where we saw many animals. Reserve was safe for biking and jogging and very secure premises. Nice pool as well. which was relaxing to sit around in the winter as it was a little chilly for actual swimming! I would suggest this Lodge as a stepping stone when traveling from Johannesburg to the Kruger National Park. You can comfortably rent a car @ Airport and arrive @ Bush Baby River Resort in afternoon. Have an awesome dinner @ The Hat In the Creek (in town) and return for a luxurious sleep with the National Park only 45 min away drive to take on the next day. Or visit Timbavati Private Game Reserve or take a public safari trip @ Manyeleti Reserve which the owners can arrange.
Ralf
Tolle Lodge mitten in einem Naturpark
Petrus
Very nice place to get away from it all and be in the bush. Close to Hoedspruit.
THADEU
Aconchegante e típico
Fomos muito bem atendidos pela proprietária, Sra. Ivete. Funcionários atenciosos. O chuveiro fica do lado de fora do quarto aberto ao tempo. À noite aparecem insetos atraídos pela luz.
Ivo
Não poderíamos ter escolhido melhor lugar em Hoedspruit, Africa do Sul. Equipe simpática, atenciosa, serviço 10! Yvette e Ayla sempre presentes, excelentes anfitriãs. Recomendo muito. Se um dia eu voltar pra fazer um safari, é lá que me hospedarei novamente.
Luciano
Hotel de safari romântico
Hotel lindo. Os donos dão um toque pessoal que faz toda a diferença. varios animais na reserva do hotel!!! Recomendo
Eveline
Bed and breakfast in a small nature reserve which means animals are always close by.
Well designed rooms (we had the Leopard room) with a deck that looks out on the river bed. Large room, good bed with musquito net and large bathroom area (also outside shower).
Hosts are very friendly and love their b&b which can be seen in all details that have been thought through.
Note that this is b&b so you have to drive (5 min) to hoedspruit to have dinner.
Well designed rooms (we had the Leopard room) with a deck that looks out on the river bed. Large room, good bed with musquito net and large bathroom area (also outside shower).
Hosts are very friendly and love their b&b which can be seen in all details that have been thought through.
Note that this is b&b so you have to drive (5 min) to hoedspruit to have dinner.
Verified traveler
Super schöne Lodge! Angenehme Gastgeber, schöne neue Zimmer, sehr sauber
Verified traveler
Das B&B liegt in einem Estate, hiervon erreicht man super den Krüger Park und die Panoramaroute... Man wird sehr herzlich aufgenommen und die Unterkunft ist perfekt... beim Frühstück hatten wir Warzenschweine um uns herum :-D auch der angenotene Grillabend war sehr gut.. ein rundum perfekter aufebthakt :-)
Michelle
Perfeito! Maravilhoso! Único!
Os donos Ivette e Edgar são maravilhosos, simpáticos, solícitos, fazem tudo pela gente! Deram mil dicas sobre tudo, sobre todos os safaris, onde ir no Kruger, onde jantar, onde passear. Eles fizeram um churrasco Sul-africano para nós que foi perfeito! Interagimos muito com eles e com os hóspedes! O hotel é pequeno, mas absurdamente exclusivo, reservado, lindo, bem distribuído, com javalis e Kudus no quintal! Eu voltaria mil vezes para lá! E ficando lá, fizemos safaris na reserva privada do Manyeleti! Perfeito! Amei mais que tudo e me despedi como se estivesse deixando minha família para trás, de tão apegados que ficamos! Recomendo um milhão de vezes!
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Bushbaby River Lodge
700 Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, South Africa
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