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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

4.0 star property
Waterfront lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Situated on stilts over a serene body of water, this lodge offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape from its multiple levels and outdoor seating areas.
Relax with a drink at our outdoor bar, where you can enjoy a selection of beverages and scenic views.
Relax on a lakeside deck with sun loungers and take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
Escape to a serene lakeside retreat with a thatched-roof pavilion and a picturesque wooden bridge.
Relax and socialize on this outdoor deck, featuring a dining table and chessboard, surrounded by wicker chairs and a scenic view.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Luxury (Waterfront)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room (Luxury)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Designer toiletries
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Road 62 to Oudshoorn, Cango Caves (Road 328), Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620

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

  • ‪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

Upscale lodge located in Buffelsdrift
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge. Indulge in a body treatment, a body wrap and a body scrub at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, babysitting (surcharge) and massage treatment rooms
  • A gift shop, 1 meeting room and game drive on-site
Room features
All guest rooms at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge include thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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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 at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 organisation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Buffelsdrift Game Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Buffelsdrift Game Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Buffelsdrift Game Lodge located?

Located in Buffelsdrift, this spa lodge is steps from Buffelsdrift Game Lodge and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cango Wildlife Ranch and Karusa Vineyards. Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge and C.P. Nel Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 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

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

10/10

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

The view from our tent was spectacular and the stay was unforgettable. However, we were often forgotten about when it came to service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

Awesome place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

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

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

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

Incredible experiences with wildlife. Staff were very knowledgeable. Service was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10

adventure
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

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

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

6/10

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Tolle Zelte, toller Pool, das Essen ist lecker, der Service im Restaurant könnte aber aufmerksamer sein, generell war uns in Restaurant zu viel los, die Safari empfangen wir nur mittelmäßig - als ob man möglichst viele Leute durchschleusen möchte
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Gut ausgestattete Zelte, nettes aber teilweise unkoordinierter Service, Abendessen und Frühstück nur okay bei Halbpension, Wlan okay aber ausbaufähig.

10/10

Schöne Lodge, Personal war mäßig freundlich. Zu unserer Zeit waren sehr viele Familien mit kleinen Kinder da, daher war es im Restaurant und am Pool sehr unruhig. Wie hatten das luxury waterfront tent gebucht, die Lage war sehr toll. Ein großes schönes Zelt. Der spa Bereich ist ebenfalls sehr schön.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Tolles Resort , nette Ausflüge ,Abendessen und Frühstück hervorragend.Zelt direkt am Wasser mit toller Aussicht ! Wer empfindlich ist was Lautstärke nachts betrifft, die Gänse machen schon Radau !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Minha estadia foi incrível. Tenho certeza que vou voltar um dia. O atendimento é maravilhoso e as cabanas são muito confortável. Amei ter conhecido e super indico para fazer Safari é um contato com a natureza. O café da manhã é muito gostoso. Eles tem atividades muito interativas e educativas com os animais.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Es war traumhaft am Wasser gelegen in dem Hippos waren. Die Anlage war sehr schön, man wurde zum Zelt gebracht. Das Zelt war Luxus pur mit allem Komfort. Das Restaurant war auch perfekt am Wasser.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Gran calidad del servicio y lugar. Todo limpio y al pendiente de tu llegada
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024