From brown to green in just two weeks!

Three savanna landscape photos, showing dry brushland changing from brown to green under cloudy skies

We've been incredibly blessed here at Baobab Ridge, thanks to the early rains which marked the start of spring with a bang. For almost two weeks we experienced tremendous downpours that have soaked the dry, dusty soil, filled dams and waterholes and completely transformed the parched, brown bush into a sea of green.


Fresh grass shoots are bursting forth, the trees are covered in brand new leaves and blossoming beautifully and new growth is everywhere. It won't be long now before the impalas drop their lambs and the other plains species like zebra, wildebeest and warthog have their babies. 


The African paradise flycatchers have returned, as have the swallows and swifts, European bee-eaters and various other species of migrant birds. We're expecting the arrival of the woodland kingfisher, whose distinctive call marks the arrival of summer in the bush, any day now. 


Temperatures are beginning to soar and the evenings are filled with a cacophany of sound as countless frog species compete for the airwaves, advertising their presence and readiness to mate! 


It's incredible to see the change happening in such a short space of time. The photo composition taken by our very own Jason Fleischer shows that transformation over a period of a week or so, shooting the same scene every few days to capture the change from brown to green!


This is a really special time to be in the bush which is now a lush wonderland filled with life in all its various shapes and forms. The game viewing may be slightly more challenging now that the bush is thickening out, but the variety of the species you're likely to see is phenomenal and will only improve once the pregnant animals have dropped their young. 

It's a great time to walk, and explore the bush with Jason, who is an experienced walking safari specialist.


It's also the perfect time to take a break from the stresses and strains of urban life in these COVID-19 times and treat yourself and your friends and family to a spot of "detox" here in the bush. We're running some wonderful specials at the moment for both fully catered and self-catering options, so please check them out here.


Our self-catering option is particularly great for South Africans wanting an affordable getaway with a group of friends or the extended family (or both!) as it allows you to take the entire lodge on an exclusive basis, bring your own food and drink and make Baobab Ridge your home for a few days. Our chefs will help you prepare your meals and our staff will do the dishes! Our housekeepers are on hand to service the rooms and you will enjoy two amazing game drives each day with our wonderful guides. All included in the rate!


Get in touch today to make a reservation and we hope to see you soon...

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