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    Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

    912 Reviews
    #3 of 50 Specialty Lodging in Oudtshoorn
    Cango Caves Road | P.O.Box 268, Oudtshoorn 6620, South Africa
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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    Overview
    4.5
    912 reviews
    • Excellent64%
    • Very good26%
    • Average6%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “bush safari” (44 reviews)
    “elephant feeding” (42 reviews)
    “elephant experience” (37 reviews)
    Free Internet
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    Breakfast Buffet
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    Roadtrip highlight

    Our waterfront accommodation was excellent, with all the comforts you may need. The private deck allowed for an uninterrupted view of the waterhole. Restaurant had a great selection and the staff were friendly and efficient. Our Bush Safari was well conducted by our excellent guide,...More

    Thank Anneke B
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Unforgettable stay

    The whole team of Buffelsdrift Game Lodge gave us a memorable time. The Whaterhole Chalets are stunning - what an experience! The food is extremly delicious (I'd recommend the South African Boboti) and the selection of wines is very good. We also did a Bush...More

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    Thank anja452
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A Dream location

    We had a tent at the waterside with a great view. Accommodation has all the comfort you need and even more. The restaurant offers great food. Staff is very friendly. We would recommend this location to all travelers. This was the best of our trip.

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    Thank Roosje34
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Excellent

    Had a great time. Overall experience was great. Kids loved it. Accomodation was clean, luxurious and very confortable. Restaurant has a very good menu with a wide selection to please everybody. Our safari experience was very enjoyable and so was our elephant feeding experience.

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    Thank 637daniv
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    An introduction to Game Parks

    The tents were very noisy when buffeted by high winds the night we stayed. To the stage that two tents had their roofs damaged. One complaint was the poor lighting in the tents. Food was nothing outstanding. Game drive was average being heavily scrubbed so...More

    Thank flatchange
    Response from Buffelsdrift, Manager at Buffelsdrift Game LodgeResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you very much for your review. It is unfortunate that you did not experience the 4 star quality and service that Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is know for. We hope to welcome you back in the near future.

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    About
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    Amenities
    • Top amenities
    • Pool
    • Free Internet
    • Free Parking
    • Restaurant
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Spa
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    • Free Parking
    • Conference Facilities
    • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    • Banquet Room
    • Multilingual Staff
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    • Air Conditioning
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    • Price range
    • US$173 - US$333 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Number of rooms
    • 29
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    "Definitely waterfront"
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    "Visit and stay in one of the waters edge bungalows"
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    "All tents have a view, but I was in tent no. 1 which is located on the dam. Close to the main building."
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    "In summer check in no later than 14.30 so you maximise your visit and can take the 3pm game drive."
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