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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

4.0 star property
Waterfront Oudtshoorn lodge in Buffelsdrift with full-service spa

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Lake
Luxury (Waterfront) | Terrace/patio
Living area
Sports facility
Reception
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
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  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Breakfast included
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  • Spa
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  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Road 62 to Oudshoorn, Cango Caves (Road 328), Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620
  • Popular LocationBuffelsdrift Game Lodge1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCango Wildlife Ranch5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCango Caves20 min drive

Room options

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Luxury (Waterfront) | Terrace/patio

Luxury (Waterfront)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 38 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Luxury)

Family Room (Luxury)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Oudtshoorn

At Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Cango Wildlife Ranch. Highlights at this lodge include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. The lodge's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to a safari and a wildlife and game drive. Business amenities include a meeting room, a conference centre, and a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Buffelsdrift lodge include Karusa Vineyards and 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
  • ‪Nostalgie Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Black Swan - Restaurant & Wine Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

Waterfront Oudtshoorn lodge in Buffelsdrift with full-service spa
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Buffelsdrift Game Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Oudtshoorn lodge.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2005
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

  • 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

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge?

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge?

As of 30 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge on 8 Jul 2024 start from NZ$295.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge?

Yep, Buffelsdrift Game Lodge has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Buffelsdrift Game Lodge have a pool?

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Buffelsdrift Game Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Buffelsdrift Game Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge?

No, Buffelsdrift Game Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Splashy, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Not exactly what I was expecting
Booked the lodge because we could have a tent on the water to see the animals come down to drink in the evening, unfortunately this was not exactly the case, to start with I felt it was a glorified duck pond, there were a few impala came along the side, on last day 2 hippos swam in water, there are several watering holes around the park and the animals stayed there not the one where the tents were.... We booked the evening safari VERY expensive, and was VERY VERY disappointed that we were not taken to see the elephants, we saw them from afar but not close, if we had wanted to get closer that was another trip and another expensive pay out. Everything was designed to take more money from you. Breakfast was very good, self service and and excellent choices. Evening meal was okay, perhaps one of my choices wasn't the best but my second choice was very good

4/10 Poor

Nicole, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing stay
We were looking forward to our stay at this lodge but were very disappointed by the experience. The reception was cold and expeditive. The tent was old and needed maintenance: Some zippers did not work, a plastic window was cracked, wash basin was cracked, toilet bowl was cracked and leaking, etc. The deck of the main building were meals are served needs serious maintenance. Breakfasts were very ordinary: few fruits and canned lychees. Lunch and service were ok. Quality of food and service for dinner were poor. We barely touched our plates. We had a reservation for two nights but were ready to leave after the first night. The manager informed us that it was not possible because payment had already been made to Expedia. She offered safaris as a compensation. Safaris were good. Stays at this lodge are very overpriced. During our trip we stayed at 8 other hotels or lodges in SA usually less expensive and were very satisfied. This lodge is our most expensive so far and our worst experience! Nicole