Buffalo Rock Tented Camp

3.0 star property
Comfortable tentalow near Kruger National Park

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Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 155 per person)
Exterior
Basic Tent
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available

Explore the area

Map
139 Numbi Road, Numbi Gate, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1350
  • Popular LocationNumbi Gate17 min walk
  • Popular LocationElephant Whispers24 min drive
  • Popular LocationPhabeni Gate36 min drive
  • AirportNelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)60 min drive

Room options

Basic Tent

Highlights

Balcony
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Mbombela

At Buffalo Rock Tented Camp you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Kruger National Park and Numbi Gate. Highlights at this tentalow include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Main Deck and Boma, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the tentalow's own lounge bar. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Additionally, you'll find a water dispenser. Buffet breakfast is available daily. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Mbombela tentalow include Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and Shangana Cultural Village.

What's nearby

  • Numbi Gate - 17 min walk
  • Elephant Whispers - 24 min drive
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 32 min drive
  • Phabeni Gate - 36 min drive
  • Paul Kruger Gate - 65 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 14 min drive
  • Sausage Tree Restaurant - 18 min drive
  • Debonairs Pizza - 14 min drive
  • KFC - 14 min drive

About this property

Buffalo Rock Tented Camp

Comfortable tentalow near Kruger National Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffalo Rock Tented Camp also features an outdoor pool and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Mbombela tentalow.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2015
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Buffalo Rock Tented Camp offers 12 accommodations. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 155 for adults and ZAR 70.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Main Deck and Boma

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2015
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Chef service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 155 for adults and from ZAR 70.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
This property uses solar energy
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 and cash. This property uses solar energy.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Buffalo Rock Tented Camp Mbombela
Buffalo Rock Tented Camp Safari/Tentalow
Buffalo Rock Tented Camp Safari/Tentalow Mbombela

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?

Buffalo Rock Tented Camp offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?

Yep, Buffalo Rock Tented Camp has a free self car park.

Does Buffalo Rock Tented Camp have a pool?

Buffalo Rock Tented Camp has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Buffalo Rock Tented Camp a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp.

Does Buffalo Rock Tented Camp serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?

No, Buffalo Rock Tented Camp does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Buffalo Rock Tented Camp Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol, El Dorado Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This tented camp was wonderful. The staff and chef marvelous. So book here for Krugers! Then Heinrich Nieuwoudt from Echo Africa could not have been more helpful to shuttle us from Hoedspruit to Buffalo Rock! Thanks to you all
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023