Bespoke Tours & Transfers, Western Cape, South Africa

Accommodation

Luxury Air-Conditioned en-suite Tented Accommodation

Our accommodation comprises of 25-tented units. Each has its own wooden deck where guests can relax, admire the view and spot the game. Guests have a choice of Luxury Waterfront or Luxury accommodation.

Luxury Waterfront Accommodation (9)

Situated on the waters edge with a wooden sundeck overlooking the dam. Fully en-suite bathrooms with a private outdoor shower with hot & cold water. The tent is equipped with a dual air-conditioning unit to cool you on those hot summer Karoo days & warmth on those chilly winter days. Also provided: tea/coffee facilities, digital safe, mini bar, hairdrier and telephone.

Luxury Accommodation (16)

Situated just a few metres away from the waters edge with beautiful mountain and dam views. Fully en-suite bathrooms with a private outdoor shower with hot & cold water. The tent is equipped with a dual air-conditioning unit to cool you on those hot summer Karoo days & warmth on those chilly winter days. Also provided: tea/coffee facilities, digital safe, mini bar, hairdrier and telephone.

Our swimming pool is situated in between the tents for accommodation guests only.

 

On arrival at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge you will be met by a guide at the car park, to collect your luggage and direct you to reception, where our reception team will be waiting to welcome you. While you sit and relax with a welcome drink in our lookout lounge, your luggage will be taken to your tent. Your guide will then come and collect you and show you to your tent.

Our environment is one of quiet solitude that offers peace of mind. The ideal place to read your favourite book, go for a long walk or simply appreciate the beauty of nature.

Guests can check in from 14h00, unpack their bags before opting for a refreshing drink, a taste of the local cuisine or one of the various outdoor excursions that the lodge has to offer – or – they can simply kick back and relax!

Activities
Day visitors welcome - no entrance fee charged
Bush Safari

Take a bush safari in a Safari vehicle to a panoramic lookout point where refreshments will be enjoyed while taking in the natural beauty of the environment and paying homage to the majestic Swartberg Mountains. Duration 2 hours.

Elephant Walk Safaris

Join our 3 baby elephants for a early morning or late afternoon walk around our waterhole and watch the sun set on the horizon. Duration 1 hour.

Elephant Experience

Elephant experience offers an opportunity to interact and feed our elephants. Get to know these gentle giants by name and their meanings from close up, feel the texture of their skin, scratch behind their ears and sit on an elephant's knee.

Relaxing under starry Karoo skies

Great weather all year round and plenty of sunshine promise spectacular views and great outdoor living. In the Klein Karoo the full moon is more beautiful and the stars much brighter than anywhere else in the world!

Horseback Safaris

Game viewing on horseback is also an option - guests will be escorted by a trained guide to get a closer view of game roaming the vast undulating hills.

Guided Nature walks

Early birds can take a guided nature walk into the veld to appreciate the splendour of indigenous Karoo succulents and fynbos or catch up on their bird watching.

Summer Sundowner Trips

Come and enjoy the amazing Karoo sunsets up at our Spioenkop view point, while sipping on a glass of sparkling wine. Watch the sunset over Oudtshoorn.

Health Spa Health Spa treatments to be experienced in the luxury of your own tent.

Facilities

Helipad
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge launched their newly built helipad on the 28th November 2006. Open-Air

Bar Make yourself at home with a refreshing cocktail at our open-air bar or choose a suitable spot on the deck nearby. Look out over the dam to the towering Swartberg Mountains in the background. Gift Shop

The Gift Shop, located in the reception area is a reflection of the best local arts and crafts from the area and provide the tourist with an interesting selection. Beautiful, stylish leather products and a varied range of clothing is also available.

Lookout Lounge Enjoy the spectacular views on offer at Buffelsdrift from the elevated vantage point of the Lookout Lounge. With its lovely big fireplace for those cold winter nights. Also equipped with a plasma television for those sport enthusiasts. Residents Only Swimming Pool To keep you from disturbing our Hippos and other wildlife, no swimming is allowed in the dam. Instead, residents may relax and cool off around the swimming pool situated between the accommodation units for your convenience.