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Comfortable lodge with free breakfast and restaurant

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Buffalo Tented Lodge in Phalaborwa, you'll be in a national park and within the region of Masorini Archaeological Site and Phalaborwa Gate. This lodge is within the region of Letaba Ranch Game Reserve and Qualito Craft Distillery.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

You can experience a safari adventure. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 5
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Firepit
  • Firewood (free)
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Walkway to water
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Organic food
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Buffalo Tented Lodge offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. This Phalaborwa lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Premium bedding
  • Free bottled water
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Balcony or patio
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Things to do

  • Game viewing on site
  • Game drive on site
  • Safari on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 15

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Seniors-only community.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 19 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

No lifts

Cash Deposit Required

Service animals not allowed

Minimum guest age is 12

Property Registry Number – 34627982

Front desk opens daily at 6:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Security system

Seniors-only community

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Property follows sanitisation practices of Bureau Veritas (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitisation practices of SGS (3rd party expert - Global)

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property follows sanitisation practices of GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation (global expert)

Property follows sanitisation practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Free on-site COVID-19 testing (PCR) is available

Onsite COVID-19 testing (PCR) is required

Minimum age for COVID-19 test requirement: 5

Guests must provide health documentation

Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Negative COVID-19 test result must be of specific type(s): PCR

Negative COVID-19 test result must have been issued within a specific period before check-in: 72 hours

Minimum age for negative COVID-19 test result requirement: 19

Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 16

COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 30

Property follows sanitisation practices of WELL Health-Safety Rating (IWBI)

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 100 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 6 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 250 (one-way), (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of ZAR 150

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Kruger National Park Buffalo Tented Lodge Lodge
  • Lodge Buffalo Tented Lodge
  • Buffalo Tented Lodge Kruger National Park
  • Buffalo Tented
  • Lodge Buffalo Tented Lodge Kruger National Park
  • Buffalo Tented Kruger National Park
  • Buffalo Tented Lodge Lodge
  • Buffalo Tented Lodge Phalaborwa
  • Buffalo Tented Lodge Lodge Phalaborwa

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Contactless check-in is available.

At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 19 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

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