Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
Cango Caves Road, 6620 Oudtshoorn, South Africa – Excellent location - show map
- 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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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- HardwickeSouth Africa“Comfortable, with charming tents overlooking the dam.”
- ClaireNew Zealand“The accommodation is luxe-camping - it's extremely comfortable and well appointed - with a bath looking over the watering hole, outdoor shower and a deck that cantilevers over the watering hole where you can watch hippo surfacing and in the...”
- CarimaSouth Africa“I enjoyed the actual tent itself. It was so luxurious and surrounded by nature. They also left us a gift for our anniversary.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Buffelsdrift Game Lodge Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Facilities of Buffelsdrift Game LodgeGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- Lake view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Telephone
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Minibar
- Accessible parking
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Electric blankets
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Chapel/shrine
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Salt-water pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- 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
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Afrikaans
- English
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 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
Cots and extra beds are not 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.
Cash Buffelsdrift Game Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-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.
FAQs about Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
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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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Guests staying at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Yes, Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Buffelsdrift Game Lodge Restaurant
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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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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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Walking tours
- Beauty Services
- Swimming Pool
- Facial treatments
- Game drives
- 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
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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is 4.3 miles from the centre of Oudtshoorn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge include:
- Tent