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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

4.0 star property
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Lake
Bar (on property)
Luxury (Waterfront) | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lake view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Road 62 to Oudshoorn, Cango Caves (Road 328), Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
    1 min walk
  • Cango Ostrich Ranch
    5 min drive
  • Su Casa at Surval
    4 min drive
  • Oudtshoorn (OUH)
    12 min drive

Room options

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Luxury (Waterfront) | Terrace/patio

Luxury (Waterfront)

  • 38 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Room

  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Luxury)

Family Room (Luxury)

  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Oudtshoorn

With a stay at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge in Oudtshoorn (Buffelsdrift), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and 5 minutes from Cango Wildlife Ranch. .This spa lodge is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Karusa Vineyards and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 1 min walk
  • Cango Ostrich Ranch - 5 min drive
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch - 5 min drive
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 14 min drive
  • Cango Caves - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beans About Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nostalgia Restaurant, Baron Van Rheede Street - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nostalgie Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

Waterfront Oudtshoorn lodge in Buffelsdrift with a full-service spa
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Oudtshoorn lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
At Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 102 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ansie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a true luxury African experience The tented rooms were big and luxuries with wild wildlife all around. Friendly staff and great food
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury Camping
The tents are very luxurious. Heated blankets and warm showers. It feels like you're camping in luxury. Food was also great at the restaurant although you have to walk back in the dark.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of Buffelsdrift is beautiful which made the safari experience even more wonderful. Staff were warm, welcoming and the tent was gorgeous. A truly magical stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

AMNON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very recommended you won't regret
Great lodge! We booked the room that's near the water, had a great view straight at the hippos, very satisfied with that. The staff was amazing, had help with anything we asked right away, the dinner is the best! The tent is air-conditioned and has a ceiling-fan, all the "walls" have openings to the view of the dam, there's an outdoor shower and an indoor bath which are clean and nice. We were very happy with our stay, very recommended.
Bed view to the dam in the morning
Room view to the dam
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experiences with wildlife. Staff were very knowledgeable. Service was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable luxury tent experience
Very large private game reserve with most animals living wild. Tent was very comfortable with bedroom, bathroom, and private outdoor shower, and the tent overlooked the lagoon where the hippos kept cool during the day, while turtles, ducks, geese and other birds gathered. Great safari experiences.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

POSS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kubandran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfully luxurious stay
Beautiful accommodation and excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our tent. Seeing the wildlife around, especially in the morning was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

ClaireL, Donegal Ireland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tent accommodation is novel and unique - but the noise definitely travels so expect early morning bird calls. The WiFi in our tent and in the resort was poor and the service at dinner was a bit chaotic. All that said, however, we enjoyed our few days here and there’s lots to see and do in the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Phenomenal Mini-Safari Experience
We truly enjoyed our stay at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge. The staff is amazing - the waiters, animal handlers, guides, they all made us feel welcome and special. The luxury tent we stayed in was spacious and the view was beautiful. The a-la-carte menu at the restaurant was great and the food was excellent. We've stayed at another game lodge on the Garden Route, which was nice, but Buffelsdrift really is a first class experience - High quality service, food, accomodation and perfect location. 5***** STARS experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buffelsdrift is great place especially for kids. We were disappointed that the water level in the pond was so low that they had removed some of the hippos. The dinners were great.The staff seemed to try hard and were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We did a night game drive which was really informative and the ranger was fab.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to Stay
Excellent place to stay.The rooms are made from high quality canvas. A kind of tent ,yes. But the wooden floors and quality furniture and fully equipped bathroom dispose any idea of a tented " concentration camp" It is a well maintained de luxe room. The restaurant is beautiful and the food out of the top drawer. Everything ,including fast and friendly staff leaves nothing to complain about. We've been there in the middle of July. High winter. And boy,was it cold! Fortunately we had enough quality blankets. Would highly recommend this place to anybody looking for top class accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane, St.Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tented rooms were excellent with a/c and heat if needed Outdoor shower super Restaurant food delicious and plentiful to say the least!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay

8/10 Good

S&J, Leicester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glamping with a rolltop bath and a view!
It’s a tent but in no way is it roughing it. Electricity, constant hot water, free WiFi, loo (and bath) with a view. Hippos in the lake (difficult to spot, but they are there!) and antelope munching away at bushes and grass round the accommodation. 2 day package was great value - included all meals, safaris drives, 2 external (self drive) excursions. Only thing to be paid for was drinks. Can opt for additional (chargeable) activities - one of which is the only way to see their ‘tame’ (not free ranging) lions. 2 x 2hr Land Rover safaris. Could be cynical and claim they were a bit contrived, but still a million times better than seeing animals in a zoo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Game lodge
Very good facility but we were there at the wrong time of year (June) too stormy....
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent overnight stay in a wonderful facility
We loved the atmosphere of the Lodge and the set out of the luxury tent on the water was brilliant. The claw foot bath overlooking the water was a treat and also loved the outdoor shower. We enjoyed everything about our stay including the staff and food.

6/10 Okay

John, Bury St Edmunds

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing at Buffalos Drift
Had to wait 30 mins to be checked in by a student(not her fault) and then a further 15 for our luggage to be transported to our tent which was ripped. Food also disappointing. The location however was amazing. Lagoon side tent with hippos and birds. The game drive we felt was rather contrived, tracking rhinos which we found in a clearing and had been fed hay there.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful little secret. If you want to experience what it is like living on an African farm in the oudtshoorn area this is it. Now a lovely low key safari camp. My luxury safari tent was on the water so you can lie in bed and watch the wild life. Amazing. The full moon coming up over the dam made dinner one of the most romantic ever can't wait to go back