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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

4.0 star property

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Lake
Bar (on property)
Sports facility
Property grounds
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Road 62 to Oudshoorn, Cango Caves (Road 328), Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cango Ostrich Ranch
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cango Caves
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury (Waterfront) | Terrace/patio

Luxury (Waterfront)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Luxury)

Family Room (Luxury)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake 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 - 0.0 km
  • Cango Ostrich Ranch - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Cango Caves - 23 min drive - 23.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Smitswinkel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Karoopot Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beans about Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Dolce Vita - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Route 62 Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

Waterfront lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. 73 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Such a beautiful place! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nikita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed a night here, and while the accommodation was absolutely incredible, the wildlife experience left much to be desired. Our room was nothing short of breathtaking, beautifully designed, spacious, and set in a truly serene location. One of the highlights of our stay was waking up to the sight of hippos right outside in the morning. Sitting on the deck with a cup of tea, watching them in their natural habitat, was a moment I will never forget. However, I was quite disappointed to find that the game experience felt more like a zoo than a true safari. The main animals are kept in separate enclosures, and you have to pay at least R745 to see each of them. They are not wild but rather fed, which completely changes the experience. If you are looking for a true safari, I would strongly recommend Addo instead, where the animals roam freely and you get to witness their real interactions in the wild. That being said, if luxury accommodation and a peaceful setting are what you are after, this lodge delivers. The stay itself was wonderful, but for an actual wildlife experience, there are far better options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

Outstanding

This lodge is set in a beautiful area, it is outstanding and so relaxing. This was our second visit.
Pool with a view
Bathroom in luxury tent
Elephant experience
Outside shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Beautiful game lodge

Beautiful lodge on a big lake. Nyala wandering around the tents, noisy birds at night. We could see hippos in the lake and deer the other side. Fun trip to see the meerkats - we had to be patient, but six of the eventually appeared. Nice to see Springbok and Gnus too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. The safari experiences were amazing, especially the cheetahs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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