A Day at Baba
- A Day in the wilderness
When you arrive in Kuraburi you already feel the difference. This is the real Thailand. 2.5 hours drive north of one of the largest tourist hubs on the planet, and you are now enterring a different world. The Andaman Sea in the horizon, the fishing boats,the small simple pier, and the old school long tail boat awaits you to take you the 90 minute boat ride to BABA.
You arrive at Koh Phra Thong, the hidden gem of Thailand. Lush jungle meets savannah, beach and hills, creeks and a breathtaking bay awaits you.
The lodge is hidden in there, as a tropical voice from the past.
No arrival bridge here – you get wet feet
We pride ourselves on not disturbing nature more than needed, so you jump of the long tail boat in to low beautiful waters on to the shore. This is wildernes and you get wet, and shoes comes off. Wear shorts or light clothing on arrival.
You are met at our beach bar with a fresh fruit drink of the day. The bay is a precious attraction of BABA. Hidden between monkey mountain and small creeks, its a perfect hang out place during the day, and water is quite and ideal for children and adults. Enjoy our kayaks, SUP boards and get a freshly made pizza and smoothie from the bar.
BABA is massive in size – true jungle style living
We have 27 old wooden bungalows all elevated on stilts. Classic, authentic and real thai. They are scattered along the sandy pathway that goes from the beach bar to the heart of BABA the Clubhouse.
This is almost a 1 kilometer long walk. So get ready for exploring, you are going to do jungle walks every day going to breakfast, beach or yoga. But the rewards are plentiful. Monkeys roam the trees, together with the majestic hornbills. The walks are good for the mind and soul, and brings the best out of your stay at BABA.
Walk the 12 km. Long beach in the mornings along with the crabs. It’s completely secluded – no neighbors and the sea is open all the way to India. This is rough nature, wawes and and current can be very serious. You can swim – but look out – or find refuge at our pristine bay. At times you have to be aware of sandflies. In general not a big issue, but its nature, and are dealt with by using repellent.
Nature
Ko Phra Thong is over 20,000 acres, and less than 5% of the island has seen any development. Since 2001, the island has been part of the Mu Ko Ra – Ko Phra Thong National Park. The biodiversity on the island is impressive and includes turtles, dugongs, dolphins, and 137 species of birds including the last significant population of Lesser Adjutant Stork in Thailand.
In addition to its fine beaches, Ko Phra Thong has vast mangrove swamps and wide, open stretches of savannah teeming with wildlife. Birdlife is incredibly rich with over a hundred species having been sighted on the island.
The Baba Family
Beach & Bay
The lodge offers both a beach that stretches as far as the eye can see and calm protected bay with shallow clear water.
Islands
Small deserted tropical islands with rocks and rainforest are dotted in the waters just outside the lodge.
Savannah
Literally, just outside the lodge, you will find a real savannah - more like Kenya than Thailand. This is a great place to enjoy a glass of wine on the hood of a jeep to the warm glow of sundown.
Mangrove
At the end of the bay, you find a system of small mangrove streams that takes the mind to an Amazon adventure.
Jungle
Walking the sandy path of the lodge is like a meditative journey in the vibrant jungle of lush plantations, hornbill birds and wild hibiscus flowers.
Wildlife
In addition to the vast natural diversity, Koh Phra Thong offers vibrant wildlife from deers, dolphins, monkeys and a rich birdlife with 137 including the iconic hornbill bird and the rare adjutant crane.
