Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.4

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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

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Fabian
Germany Germany
“The accommodation in the luxury tents was glamping at its best. Being in a tent you could enjoy being in the backyard of the animals living on the premises of Buffelsdrift. The game drives were amazing! The food in the restaurant was great!”
Wayne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All the meals (2 breakfasts and 2 dinners) were excellent. The games drives were very enjoyable. My daughters went on the feeding the elephants and lions experiences and enjoyed them too.”
Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Tents are fabulous, view from the tent was amazing. Food in the restaurant was great.”
Melanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A magical place! Very clean and comfortable. Restaurant was excellent. Safaris were brilliant.”
Silvia
Italy 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 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 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 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 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 United Kingdom
“Really enjoyable experience, well run trips out to see the wildlife, especially the cheetahs. Fantastic food and service”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African • South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
Free

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.