Buffelsdrift Game Lodge 

A true African experience, with a touch of comfort and luxury. The team of Buffelsdrift Game Lodge truly strives to bring you the best accommodation in Oudtshoorn and the Little Karoo which is situated on the doorstep of the Garden Route. 

Our Accommodation 

Enjoy the privacy of one of our 34 free-standing luxury tents. Simply and stylishly decorated, they not only offer you a true bushveld experience, but real comforts of luxury accommodation. We also have 24 h onsite service, with friendly staff to cater for your every need.

Our accommodation (tents at the waterhole) are perfect for those who enjoy the closeness of the water’s edge. The sundeck on each waterhole tent overlaps the water’s edge and is the ideal spot to relax during your stay with us. Enjoy sundowners on the deck whilst viewing our free-roaming African animals in the water and on the surrounding banks. 

All safari tents are surrounded by true Karoo fynbos. Set only a few metres away from the waterhole, they provide an elevated view of the surroundings and also offer great views over the whole lodge area. 

The Family units can accommodate a family of up to 5 people and have a spacious main room as well as a children’s room with a shared en-suite bathroom separating the two rooms. The family tents also provide an elevated view of the surroundings with the panorama of the Swartberg Mountains. The 5 hectare waterhole is in walking distance. One might even be lucky enough to spot wildlife in the distance. 

Our Facilities

A residents-only swimming pool with deck chairs is conveniently located near the tents. The pool also overlooks our waterhole and the great Swartberg Mountains. To avoid disturbing the wildlife, no swimming is allowed in the waterhole. 

The Spa@Buffelsdrift has three professionally trained permanent therapists of which two at a time are onsite to provide you with the feeling of being in nature whilst enjoying a relaxing and revitalizing treatment. Choose your preferred massage, treatment or facial and be amazed by the view over the waterhole, sounds of wildlife and relaxing soft music in the background.