Baobab Hill House

Baobab Hill House is a secluded sanctuary for those seeking privacy and stillness. Perched on a ridge north of the Luvuvhu River and shaded by ancient baobabs, this intimate four-bedroom home blends heritage with comfort. Once the Pafuri ranger station, it has been transformed into a serene escape steeped in history and story.

The house features a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, and spacious lounge, perfect for quiet reflection or gathering with loved ones. Its signature veranda evokes classic safari romance, a place for long afternoons, sundowners, and stargazing. Guests also enjoy a private guide and open safari vehicle for game drives or walking excursions*.

Available on self-catering or fully catered bases, Baobab Hill House offers not only comfort and choice, but a deeper connection to the wild rhythms of Pafuri.

*by prior arrangement


Perched on a ridge north of the Luvuvhu River.


Babobab Hill House
8 people 4 beds
House

Exclusive-use 4-bedroom bush house (accommodates a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 guests). Includes two private game drives per day, with a private guide, camp hand, and kitchen assistant.


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An exclusive-use 4‑bedroom, 4-bathroom bush retreat (accommodating a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 guests). Guests enjoy two private game activities per day, guided by their own private guide, camp hand, and kitchen assistant.

Recent upgrades include:

  • An expanded solar plant supporting sustainable energy use
  • Bedrooms 3 and 4, now more spacious, each with a brand‑new en suite bathroom
  • All bedroom windows replaced with double glazing for comfort and quiet
  • Air conditioning installed in every bedroom
  • Multi‑function bedside plug points for added convenience

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Booking terms
  • All quotations/provisional bookings are valid for 14 days.
  • A 20% deposit is required to secure the booking (unless otherwise stated).
  • The balance is payable 60 days prior to arrival.
  • No-shows will not be refunded.
  • Check-in is strictly from 14:00 unless by prior arrangement.
  • Please advise arrival time of guests.
Payment
  • Cash deposit payments must be pre-arranged with head office and carry a 3% surcharge on the total invoice.
  • Forex (international money transfer): bank fees are the responsibility of the travelling guest — should this not occur, RETURN Africa reserves the right to bill a 3% surcharge on the total invoice.
  • Should a refund need to be made on a forex or credit card payment to an international account, RETURN Africa will not be held liable for any exchange rate fluctuations.
  • Regret no cheques accepted.
  • When receiving an invoice from RETURN Africa, please ensure it comes from one of our official reservations email addresses: reservations@returnafrica.com.
Cancellations
  • Cancellations must be received and acknowledged by RETURN Africa in writing.
  • Cancellations of bookings for which no "commitment fee" has been paid will carry no cancellation fees.
  • Cancellations of bookings (for any reason other than a WHO pandemic advisory that directly impacts the booking) for which a commitment fee or full payment has been received will incur the following cancellation fees:
  • If cancelled between confirmation and 61 days prior to arrival, the 20% commitment fee is forfeited.
  • If cancelled 60 days or less prior to arrival, the full reservation value is forfeited.
  • All cancelled bookings that qualify for a refund will be refunded less a 5% handling fee.
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