Buffalo Tented Lodge

3.0 star property
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Aerial view
Safari
Property grounds
Balcony
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Letaba Runch Game Reserve, Rock Fig Lice. Office No-07. Hoedpsruit, Phalaborwa, Limpopo, 1390
  • Letaba Ranch Game Reserve
    741 min walk
  • Phalaborwa Gate
  • Hans Merensky Golf Estate
  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck)
    57 min drive

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About the area

Phalaborwa

Located in Phalaborwa, Buffalo Tented Lodge is in a national park and within the region of Masorini Archaeological Site and Letaba Ranch Game Reserve. .This lodge is within the region of Phalaborwa Health Centre and President Kruger Park.

Getting around

  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 57 min drive

About this property

Buffalo Tented Lodge

Lodge in Phalaborwa with free breakfast and a restaurant
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges ZAR 150 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Seniors-only community
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Children under 5 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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

Buffalo Tented Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There's nothing to dislike about the property, I've been in lodges before but the property of this lodge cannot be matched I liked it so much, just exquisite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great camp to stay in the bush
We had very good experience at the lodge. The best place for wild life experience. I enjoyed the meal and Safari Activities Very nice rustic bush lodge
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019