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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
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About this property
- Award-winning Buffelsdrift Lodge offers free-standing tents with views of the Klein Karoo's Swartberg Mountains and a wildlife watering hole. Activities include game drives, night drives, meerkat safaris, elephant excursions, lion feeding experience, and free-roaming cheetah experience. A private outdoor shower, en-suite bathroom and minibar are featured in each air-conditioned, luxury tent. Some tents have a wooden deck set right by the water’s edge. An outdoor pool overlooks the waterhole. Rhinos, giraffes and hippos may be seen, and within a 10-minute drive are an ostrich farm and Cango Caves. This malaria-free game reserve has free WiFi in public areas. Situated at the waterside is one of the best a La Carté restaurants in the Southern Cape, where award-winning wines and Karoo cuisine made from fresh, local produce is served. Alongside the restaurant is a shaded deck from which spectacular views of the Swartberg mountains can be enjoyed and even hippos, Elephants, other wildlife, and bird species that visit the waterhole frequently can be spotted. Room service and a shuttle service are also available on request. Set 6.5 km from Oudtshoorn, Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is located just off Route 62. There is free parking on site and a shuttle is available on request from George Airport, 71 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ann
United Kingdom“Tents are fabulous, view from the tent was amazing. Food in the restaurant was great.” - Melanie United Kingdom“A magical place! Very clean and comfortable. Restaurant was excellent. Safaris were brilliant.”
Silvia
Italy“An unforgettable stay: our tent was spacious, elegant. The bush safari was a real highlight, thanks to our guide, a young lady who was both highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic, who brought the landscape to life. The restaurant offered good local...”- Michael
Bangladesh“The view from the deck to the dam and its animals is as great/relaxing/inspiring as from the tents (or the bathtub in the tent). Game drives were very interesting and great little (foxes, yellow tail gnus or meerkats) animals. Stars in the night...” - Kathryn
New Zealand“Everything- hippo’s bird life and elephants! The rooms on the watering hole were fantastic ! Super hot tub in ensuite while listening to wildlife outside and a nice deck to enjoy the sunrise and sunset and wildlife - food and service were...” 
Sarah United Kingdom“We stayed in the tented accommodation which was lovely, spacious, well equipped and comfortable. Our evening meal and the buffet breakfast were fantastic. We took an evening and early morning game drive both were great fun and informative. Viewing...”- Erica United Kingdom“The tents were big with great views. The whole site was clean and friendly. It was great to see animals when not even out on one of the experiences. Food was also lovely especially the omelette at breakfast. Both our guides were knowledgeable and...”
- Paul United Kingdom“Really enjoyable experience, well run trips out to see the wildlife, especially the cheetahs. Fantastic food and service”
- Chris
Netherlands“The most beautiful are the wildly roaming animals and the serene evenings, nights and mornings. You’re truly immersed in nature. The staff doing the game drives are so engaged and friendly!” - William United Kingdom“Lovely location, very relaxing. Good game drives (we did the morning drive, with knowledgeable staff). Attentive team throughout the property.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Buffelsdrift Game Lodge Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Buffelsdrift Game Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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