Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. South Africa hotel reviews
  3. Western Cape hotel reviews
  4. Oudtshoorn hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

Reviews of Buffelsdrift Game Lodge 4 stars

Cango Caves Road, 6620 Oudtshoorn, South Africa

#8 of 25 hotels in Oudtshoorn

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 318 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 76 – 100

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    10
    good location and remarkably comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very noisy geese at night

    friendly staff and very snug and warm tent accommodation. not affected by the frequent electricity cuts

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    9.0
    Familly from mauritius
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staffs were pleasant and helpful. Food was excellent!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    9.0
    This is a most breathtaking and fantastic way to spend a night! The tents are absolutely fabulous!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were expecting to see more animals at the watering hole but they are evidently kept away from the main resort area out of sight and would only be seen on the game drive.

    Everything!! Especially coming back from our fabulous meal in the restaurant to find the heating in the room switched on and the heated blankets switched on ready for us to climb into a nice warm bed.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Games (safari) not as expected, its look like zoo without walls, all animals like home pets. But for children it is ok. Some tents near the inside road, and bit loud during the evenings and nights.

    Epic interior (tent with full size bath, electricity, heater/cooler, good view to the nature). Sounds of nature during the evenings and nights - be ready for it. Bed with electric heater is very helpful at the winter (since April till September).

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2023

    10
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Other visitors who didn't understand that a tent isn't sound proof!

    The adventure of glamping, the animals, the food, the comfort, the game drive and the staff were all exceptional.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cheetahs experience

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2023

    9.0
    Nature does’nt ask anything from you other than to enjoy it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The large king size bed Matress was hard for me personally but my son had a better sleep than at home!

    Breakfast was superb, array of choice from bacon and eggs to fresh pastry’s and yogurt with fruit and cold meats and cheese. Staff were welcoming and friendly - special mention to Xavier who stood out! The lodge itself was superb! Can’t beat waking up in nature with the birds singing and hippos communicating! View from our tent was tops and special mention to Juan our guide on the bush safari - what a great experience and Tiaan our guide on the Meerkat experience. We really felt treated and relaxed 😎 didn’t want to leave!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    10
    Simply an experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ducks at the waterhole are loud the whole night, but earplugs are in every room.

    We had our first safari there and it was amazing. Russell was a fantastic guide and you can take great pictures. If you have a room there, then you can join tours at special times. We also where at the elephant experience, which was impressive and heart-warming. The pool at the waterhole is very relaxing, watch out for the hippos. Everything is very professional and has a touch of luxury. Great restaurant as well.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    9.0
    a well run game lodge, gerne wieder!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the breakfast coffee;) no seriously, the place leaves little to not like, compared to other places visited during our trip

    clean and well equipped lodges with attention to details, luxury almost everywhere, good value for money. restaurant and wines good. family friendly. tours were good also, very well prepared, tourist safely, child friendly, perfectly maintenance of roads (almost too meticulous for a 4x4 tour), good density of animals in the fenced zoo

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Buffet breakfast

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    9.0
    after the mini safari, we want to do a proper one! great intro to wildlife
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    brilliant way to explore a mini safari!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    10
    would recommend to everyone
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing it was great

    everything was exceptional- the quality of the tents and lodge was amazing

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful lodge with nice tents and friendly stuff! The meat (steak) had excellent quality!!! Definitely do the night safari! good price-performance-ratio!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    10
    A perfect taste of an African Safari
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Luxury tents, with a fab outdoor shower

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    We couldn't set air-condition in heat mode. It was quiet cold at night. And we were a bit disappointed because of a lack of hot water in the tap. There's a bath in the tent but there isn't hot water there :(

    Everything was about perfect. The best service I've ever had and check-in experience as well. Amazing restaurant, super comfortable and very convenient tent, good safari experience.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    8.0
    A Great Place to Visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - The air con in the room didn't seem to be able to cool down the room in the day, as if the compressor wasn't working. It gets very hot in the day, and cold at night. - Being a safari, expect some insects in the room, especially ants, so don't leave food in the open. - WiFi is patchy and that is expected given how big the site is

    + A unique experience living in a safari, with animals roaming freely. + The restaurant is extremely good, serves very delicious food, no wonder it gets crowded during lunch + Lots of paid activities to choose from, the elephant feeding was very fun + The staff were very friendly and courteous

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2023

    10
    wonderful Tent Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the restaurant area is very noisy and loud ( depending which neighbor do you have ) sometimes it gets really crowded ( last time - 5 years ago it was different) I guess it depends how many daily visitors are coming by .

    very nice staff (especially at the reception : Ghank you Jasmin) great cheetah Tour wonderful tent (recommend tent close by the lake) very professionell set up

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    10
    An absolutely fabulous venue for a night of two. delightful setting over the waterhole and inspiring landscape.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    guides were not consistent with their information. very young and inexperienced.

    unique accommodation, exceptional views and lovely staff.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2023

    10
    We had a lovely time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Loved the setting and the tents

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    10
    A total experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!!

    Wonderful selection and with healthy choices

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    People putting towels on the sunbeds to stop others using them. Maybe they thought they were in Benidorm.

    Eating at the restaurant overlooking the waterhole was a delight. Massage in the Spa was a real treat

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    10
    Amazing stay - highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Better vegetarian Meal Options

    We loved the location, the safaris, the tents and the friendliness of the stuff. All the employees did all to make the guests feel comfortable. Also the pool is incredible

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyed the tent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to pay for any extras even a look around the park. Think game drives should come with the stay.

    Fantastic tents. Great food.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant though 4 star was as the waiter put it slow and chaotic. When you got food it was good but served without cutlery so cold once you had the tools to eat it

    We loved the outside shower and the rolltop bath and the comfortable beds and the surroundings

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food in the restaurant is rather average.

    Beautiful Tent lodging with bathtub. Highly recommend the cheetah safari.

    Stayed in January 2023

Showing 76 – 100

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: