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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

4.0 of 5
6.5 km outside Oudtshoorn | Cango Caves Road, Oudtshoorn, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013
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Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

We celebrated my husband's 50's birthday with our two kids. What a wonderfull experience for the whole family. We especially enjoyed the game drive with game ranger Lucius. The rest of the staff at the lodge was also very warm and friendly. Thanks Marone and Danielia! We hope to visit you again to experience the elephants!

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Knysna
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Accomodation and Food where very good, but we had a wedding taking place in the afternoon, and a loud party starting after midnight. We think, that functions and bush-loving guests shoud not be mixed up at a serene place in the wilderness.

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cape town
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Buffelsdrift is the perfect place to unwind and just be. We had a awesome stay with gorgeous views, stunning sunsets and warm hospitality. The food was well presented, on time and just delicious. It's the perfect place to just be and enjoy the smells and sounds of nature. just perfect!!!

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Stellenbosch, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We were referred to Buffelsdrift Game lodge by close family. Wow, what a surprise to see and experience such a pleasant and well equipped operation so close to the town of Oudtshorn. The restaurant, the service and the food is excellent. The view over the dam magnificent! A highlight for us (especially my wife) was the game drive. We saw... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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15 hotel reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

We stayed on 7th may, we had a lovely waterfront tent, which was clean and luxurious, the decking goes right over the dam with stunning views, we loved having a glass of wine, watching the hippos, elephants and deer. Only thing was the geese, the noise! But it didn't spoil our trip! We ate at the restaurant that night, which... More

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Warwick Parish, Bermuda
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Hadn't been back to South Africa for almost 3 years and so was super excited about a home visit. However a visit wouldn't be complete without a stay at Buffelsdrift. We were originally meant to travel in December, however do to visa delays, were only managed to travel in April. We were booked for December and we thought we would... More

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Buffelsdrift, Manager at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted that our Lodge and services brought you so much pleasure and memories. Our staff strives to let our guests feel as comfortable as possible and it brings smiles all around when our guests leave happy, only to return in the near future. More

Mossel Bay, South Africa
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

A really enjoyable experience. Beautiful location. Knowledgeable tour guides and friendly service staff. What really makes this different from many others is the superb quality of the food. It simply outranks most other eateries in the area. Thank you to all the staff!

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Paris, France
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

Very nice location on a lake with hypos. This is not a luxurious place more family oriented than couples. The tents are very nice and organized with very nice furniture but a bit too close from the road. The big problem is that the road at night as almost no light and it is dangerous. The food in the restaurant... More

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Buffelsdrift, Manager at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, responded to this review
27 May 2013

Being a game lodge we want to keep our surroundings as natural as possible. That includes our lighting effects at night. The pathway from the tents to the restaurant is lit by lamps on either side and there is a flash light available in every tent for extra lighting. Thank you for your review, we appreciate our guests' thoughts on... More

Switzerland
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68 reviews 68 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
115 helpful votes 115 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

Absolutely fantastic! The tents are five star, located right on the Hippo Pond and drinking hole. The game rangers (in our case DJ) are very well informed in both Fauna and Flora, extremely professional and prepared to go out of their way to please their clientele. The restaurant is absolutely gourmet and very affordable with very friendly and competent staff.... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Great Location, wonderful tent, very nice and competent staff, Gourmet Restaurant and everybody was so friendly, viewing hippos just from our terasse, great Safary and nice Horse Ride..a outstanding stay and not the last time ! We will be back

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Also Known As:
Buffelsdrift Game Hotel Oudtshoorn
Buffelsdrift Game Hotel
Address: 6.5 km outside Oudtshoorn | Cango Caves Road, Oudtshoorn, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Oudtshoorn
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Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #8 of 60 B&Bs / Inns in Oudtshoorn
Price range (per night): S$221 - 395
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is a sprawling game farm situated in the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains in the Cango Valley, Oudtshoorn. Only 4 hours drive from Cape Town and less than an hour's drive from George Airport. This game farm is located 6.5 km outside of Oudtshoorn, en-route to the Cango Caves. Pristine bushveld, lush vegetation and a 5 hectare dam provide a haven for twenty-two game species and more than 217 bird species. In May 2004 this beautiful Nature Reserve became part of the 6th South African World Heritage Sites offering a wealth of endemic plant species. It is our aim to bring the highest quality of service to our guests and to this end we try to anticipate their every need.Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offers 9 luxury tents (waterfront) and 16 luxury tents each one with its own en-suite bathroom and private outdoor shower, air-conditioning, mini-bar, digital safe, tea / coffee making facilities and a game viewing deck. We can accommodate a total of 50 guests (50 beds) in our 25 tents either with twin or king size beds. A lookout lounge is situated next to the reception with a large round stone fireplace in the middle, overlooking our dam with the Swartberg Mountain Range in the distance. A charming wedding chapel is situated on the edge of a natural water hole with a wide wooden deck as entrance. The deck is an extension to the A la carte restaurant which creates a beautiful space for wedding guests to take their seats and witness the couple exchanging their wedding vows. Conferencing at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is quite unique. Our fully equipped conference hall is situated right next to the dam, and also extends onto the deck connecting to the restaurant. ... more   less 
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