Lodge Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
Cango Caves Road, 6620 Oudtshoorn, South Africa – Great location - show map
Our accommodation was absolutely amazing, the views from our room overlooking the hippos was heaven. The food, activities, staff and overall service was the best I have experienced! Would go back in a heart beat.
South AfricaReally great place to stay. You can walk around and enjoy the lovely views and also see the animals around the reserve. Great tours and lovely helpful staff.
MaltaLoved the glamping experience in luxury tent, bed comfortable, great outdoor shower!
United KingdomOur accommodation was excellent and above our expectations, we enjoyed our late afternoon drive out and our guide was very informative on all animals seen and the surrounding area. The view from our tent(23) was excellent . On sight facilities were good we enjoyed both breakfast and dinner with a very good selection for both.
United KingdomNatural accommodation, nice staff. It was super nice to see all the animals running around mostly free in the huge areal.
AustriaThe luxury tent from which, antilopes next to it, the giraffes passing by, while hippo’s were roaring in the water on the other side ... Game drive was amazing ! And the food and wine made it complete! Wonderful place to stay.
NetherlandsReally loved this place which although not your safari proper, really feels as authentic as you can get. We had a really knowledgeable bush driver who knew a great deal about the animals we saw, which were rhino, giraffe, zebra, springbok, kudu, hippo amongst others. Our tented accommodation was very comfortable and private. It was amazing waking up to see a giraffe amble past on his way back from the watering hole, and little springboks passing by. Restaurant food was okay - but we weren't there for the food. Breakfast was better.
United Kingdomthe food was very tasty, the location beautiful itself the game drive was good but did not have the quality of a real game lodge
BelgiumWe loved the tents which are pretty luxurious, and all the surrounding. Dinner was suburb! We also enjoyed the Meerkat Safari! The elephant walk was a must have for us! It was one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling activities we've been to on our vacation, we strongly recommend it!
IsraelAmazing accommodation, they should let people know that there is a drought and that the water level is nothing like the photos on the website. The elephants are amazing.
United Kingdom
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
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Lindsay
South Africa
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Zachary
Malta
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Julie
United Kingdom
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Allan
United Kingdom
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Georg
Austria
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Jan
Netherlands
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Kate
United Kingdom
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Jan
Belgium
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Dikla
Israel
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Leonard
United Kingdom
- 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 4 miles 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, 44.1 miles away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Full English/Irish, Buffet
Free private parking available on-site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Lindsay
South Africa“Our accommodation was absolutely amazing, the views from our room overlooking the hippos was heaven. The food, activities, staff and overall service was the best I have experienced! Would go back in a heart beat. ”
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Zachary
Malta“Really great place to stay. You can walk around and enjoy the lovely views and also see the animals around the reserve. Great tours and lovely helpful staff. ”
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Julie
United Kingdom“Loved the glamping experience in luxury tent, bed comfortable, great outdoor shower!”
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Allan
United Kingdom
“Our accommodation was excellent and above our expectations, we enjoyed our late afternoon drive out and our guide was very informative on all animals seen and the surrounding area. The view from our tent(23) was excellent . On sight facilities were good we enjoyed both breakfast and dinner with a very good selection for both.” Read more
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Georg
Austria“Natural accommodation, nice staff. It was super nice to see all the animals running around mostly free in the huge areal. ”
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Jan
Netherlands“The luxury tent from which, antilopes next to it, the giraffes passing by, while hippo’s were roaring in the water on the other side ... Game drive was amazing ! And the food and wine made it complete! Wonderful place to stay.”
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Kate
United Kingdom
“Really loved this place which although not your safari proper, really feels as authentic as you can get. We had a really knowledgeable bush driver who knew a great deal about the animals we saw, which were rhino, giraffe, zebra, springbok, kudu, hippo amongst others. Our tented accommodation was very comfortable and private. It was amazing waking up to see a giraffe amble past on his way back from the watering hole, and little springboks passing by. Restaurant food was okay - but we weren't there for the food. Breakfast was better.” Read more
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Jan
Belgium“the food was very tasty, the location beautiful itself the game drive was good but did not have the quality of a real game lodge”
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Dikla
Israel“We loved the tents which are pretty luxurious, and all the surrounding. Dinner was suburb! We also enjoyed the Meerkat Safari! The elephant walk was a must have for us! It was one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling activities we've been to on our vacation, we strongly recommend it!” Read more
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Leonard
United Kingdom
“Amazing accommodation, they should let people know that there is a drought and that the water level is nothing like the photos on the website. The elephants are amazing.”
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About Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
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Cango Ostrich Farm3.3 miles
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Cango Wildlife Ranch3.4 miles
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Karusa Premium Wines & Craft Brewery3.7 miles
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Oudtshoorn Golf Course4.5 miles
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ArtKaroo Art Gallery4.6 miles
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Le Roux Dorpshuis Museum4.9 miles
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Suspension Bridge5 miles
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Arbeidsgenot Museum5.2 miles
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CP Nel Museum5.2 miles
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Ateljee Thijs Nel Gallery5.8 miles
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Restaurant Buffelsdrift Game Lodge Restaurant0 miles
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Restaurant Nostalgie5.3 miles
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Mountain Cango Caves13 miles
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Mountain Swartberg Pass25.5 miles
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George Airport33.8 miles
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Facilities of Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.0
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Game drives Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Secured parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle service
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Chapel/shrine
- Gift shop
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Wellness facilities
- Full body massage Additional charge
- Hand massage Additional charge
- Head massage Additional charge
- Couples massage Additional charge
- Foot massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa Facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body Treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Make up services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Pool/beach towels
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
Languages spoken
- Afrikaans
- English
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Single-use plastic beverage bottles not used
- Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used
- Option to opt-out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- Invests a percentage of revenue back into community projects or sustainability projects
- Offsets a portion of their carbon footprint
- Local artists are offered a platform to display their talents
- Provides guests with information regarding local ecosystems, heritage and culture, as well as visitor etiquette
- Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not displayed/interacted with while captive on the property or harvested, consumed, or sold.
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 room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 13 years and above are considered 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
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
FAQs about Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is 4.3 miles from the centre of Oudtshoorn.
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Room options at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge include:
- Tent
- BBasic Room
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Guests staying at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
- À la carte
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Secured parking
- Accessible parking
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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Beauty Services
- Facial treatments
- Make up services
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Body Treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa Facilities
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full body massage
- Game drives
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The prices at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Buffelsdrift Game Lodge by:
- Car 1h
