Buffelsdrift Game Lodge | Buffelsdrift Private Game Reserve

Property Type Tented Camp

Star Grading ★★★★

Malaria Status Malaria-free

Families Welcome

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The stay

A waterhole safari feel in the Klein Karoo

Buffelsdrift places 34 luxury tents around a large waterhole beneath the Swartberg, making it a distinctive Oudtshoorn alternative to a town hotel.

For wildlife and easy family appeal

Choose it when a Garden Route itinerary needs a safari-style experience without leaving the Western Cape.

Rooms & Suites

Luxury Waterhole Tent

Max 2 adults

Luxury Horizon View Tent

Max 2 adults

Luxury Family Tent

Max 4 adults · 1 children

Safari & Experiences

Bush safari

Guided reserve drives are available.

Optional

Night drive

Night drives are offered.

Optional

Meerkat safari

Specialist meerkat experiences are available.

Optional

Good to know

Families

Dedicated Family Tents sleep up to five guests; child rates are published for ages 4–12.

Power & connectivity

Mains powered
In-room power available

Tents have air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and normal powered amenities.

Getting there

Nearest airport: George Airport
Drive time: About one hour from George Airport

The lodge is 6.5 km outside Oudtshoorn on the road to the Cango Caves.

Add the road leg

Private transfers, arranged with the stay.

Spurwing can arrange private road transfers from the nearest practical airport, city or previous stop, or connect the stay into a wider Cape itinerary where the routing is practical.

Tell us where you are coming from and where you are going next. We confirm the practical route, vehicle and timing before anything is booked.

Arrange a Transfer Klein Karoo & Route 62

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many tents does Buffelsdrift have?

The lodge states that it has 34 luxury tents.

Does Buffelsdrift have family tents?

Yes. Family Tents sleep up to five.

How far is Buffelsdrift from Oudtshoorn?

It is about 6.5 km outside town.