The Buffelsdrift Game Lodge experience...

The  Lodge offers guests a true African experience in the lap of luxury in a safe, malaria-free environment. Luxury accommodation, a restaurant and conference facilities that meet international standards are available to visitors and corporate guests. A charming wedding chapel at the water’s edge is the ideal setting for romantic African country weddings.

A wide variety of game, bird and plant species are indigenous to this area and visitors will spot elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo, Cape Mountain zebra, giraffe and other antelope.

Pristine bushveld, lush vegetation and a 5 ha natural waterhole create a haven for a variety of game species and more than 217 bird species.

Situated 7 km outside Oudtshoorn, the Lodge is in the heart of ostrich country, half-an-hour’s drive from the Swartberg Mountain Nature Reserve and the isolated valley of Gamkaskloof. It lies on the famous Route 62 and is part of the scenic circle route – Oudtshoorn – the Swartberg Mountain Pass – via the historic village of Prince Albert – through the spectacular Meiringspoort gorge as entrance to the quaint village of De Rust.

The luxury tents, conference venue, restaurant and wedding chapel are on the edge of the waterhole and offer breathtaking views of the Klein Karoo.

Trained guides will escort guest on an early morning or later afternoon bush safari with a pitstop at one of the lookout points – presenting the perfect opportunity for spectacular photographs. Walk with an elephant in the late afternoon to the waterhole and see the sun set on the horizon.

Elephant feeding offers an opportunity to interact with our elephants and get to know these gentle giants. 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.

Ice-cold sundowners served on the lookout deck next to the open-air bar mark the end of a perfect day with the sun setting over the mountains.