Buffelsdrift Game Lodge | Little Karoo

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Buffelsdrift

Updated on the 13th of June 2024.

Overview

Though not located in one of South Africa's premier conservation areas, Buffelsdrift offers an unforgettable safari that can easily be combined with exploring the Garden Route.

Price Per Person Sharing From:

From: POA

Rating | Personal and Comfortable

Highlights & What to Expect

Buffelsdrift focuses on sustainable tourism and a tranquil wilderness experience in South Africa's Little Karoo.
Guests are accommodated in luxury tents with splendid views of the surrounding landscape, only five hours from Cape Town.
On daily bush safaris, you can view elephants, lions, cheetahs, and a large number of different antelope species.
Meerkat Safaris offers a unique insight into the behavior of these fascinating small mammals.
On the heritage nature trail, you will view rock art paintings accompanied by a local expert.
Ostrich Farms and the Cango Caves are regional highlights guests can explore while staying at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge.

Location & Setting

Buffelsdrift is in the heart of the Little Karoo, a remarkable stretch of wilderness that has become a magnificent destination for a safari in South Africa. The imposing Swartberg ('black mountains' in Afrikaans) forms a beautiful backdrop, sometimes covered with snow in wintertime. The lodge lies near the town of Oudtshoorn and is an ideal destination to combine with a visit to the Garden Route, one of South Africa's most scenic regions.

Rooms

Buffelsdrift hosts 34 luxury tents with en suite bathrooms, outdoor showers, and air-conditioning. The tents range from luxury and family to luxury waterfront tents that enjoy a view of the large waterhole in front of the lodge.

Facilities

The Buffelsdrift restaurant offers a la carte menu consisting of local dishes, fresh produce, and a good selection of local wines from the region. A highlight at Buffelsdrift is the elephant encounters, which include feeding, walking, and riding the resident elephants.