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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

4.0 star property

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Living area
Restaurant
Family Room (Luxury)
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Safari

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$381
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June

Explore the area

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Road 62 to Oudshoorn, Cango Caves (Road 328), Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6620
  • Place, Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Safari Ostrich Show Farm
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Cango Caves
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room (Luxury)

Family Room (Luxury)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Room

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

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Luxury (Waterfront)

Luxury (Waterfront)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 - 0.1 km
  • Cango Ostrich Ranch - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 23 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Cango Caves - 31 min drive - 24.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Smitswinkel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beans about Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Elvis Brew - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nostalgie Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
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
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. 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.

Property is also known as

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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 8 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge on 9 June 2026 start from AU$381, 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 deep-tissue 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 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

POSS

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ansie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anders

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

Amazing Glaming in the Karoo

Beautiful glamping in Oudshoorn! Great restaurant and a very comfortable tent! Above and beyond and nice to see a Karoo experience like this.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rather unmotivated staff, reception oftentimes not reachable, faulty hotel bill but cosy tent and nice safaris
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christin

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
adventure
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nikita

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastisk sted. Skøn udsigt til.søen, flodheste, giraffer, hjorte og næsehorn. Teltene er i en klasse for sig. MEGET lækkert sted. Super udsigt fra restauranten og skøn mad. En klar anbefaling og vi kommer bestemt tilbage.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles top - ein Traum *****
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben als fünfköpfige Familie zwei Nächte in der Buffelsdrift Game Lodge verbracht. Die Übernachtung in dem Family Glamping Zelt ist eine besondere Erfahrung. Alles war sauber, geräumig und die Betten bequem. Für eine ruhigere Nacht sollte man die Heizdecken verwenden und nicht mit der (sehr lauten) Klimaanlage heizen. Frühstück und Abendessen gefielen uns sehr gut. Das Personal ist sehr nett und aufmerksam. Das Restaurant ist schön am Teich gelegen und die Webervögel gaben im nahegelegenen Baum ein besonderes Schauspiel ab (es war Oktober). Die Elephant Experience war toll und sehr beeindruckend, man fragt sich aber, was die Elefanten davon halten. Die Abendpirschfahrt war sehr gut (besonderer Dank an Eddie). Die Morgenpirschfahrt eine Wiederholung (mit weniger Tieren). Wir wären gerne länger geblieben und hätten auf unserer Terrasse, am Pool, oder im Restaurant die Sonne und die Landschaft genossen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rogerio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel confortável, bem cuidado e com equipe acolhedora. Voltaria com certeza!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel excelente, com quarto confortável, visual incrível, equipe do hotel super disponível. As atividades do hotel e a alimentação também são ótimas!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gut ausgestattete Zelte, nettes aber teilweise unkoordinierter Service, Abendessen und Frühstück nur okay bei Halbpension, Wlan okay aber ausbaufähig.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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