Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is a malaria free, luxury tented game farm at the foothills of the Swartberg Mountain, situated 6.5km outside Oudtshoorn en route to the famous Cango Caves. At the Lodge you will find pristine Bushveld, lush vegetation and a 5ha dam that provides a haven for game, and more than 217 bird species. We offer understated elegance, with mountains as a unique backdrop.
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offers 9 luxury waterfront and 16 luxury tents, each one with its own en-suite bathroom and private outdoor shower, air-conditioning, mini-bar, digital safe, tea/coffee making facilities and a game viewing deck. We can accommodate a total of 50 persons (50 beds) in our 25 tents either with twin or king size beds.
A ‘residents only’ swimming pool is conveniently located nearby the tents.
Our a la Carte restaurant is managed by one of the Southern Cape's top Food and Beverage managers. Seats 150 and has a wooden deck overlooking the waterhole. This is the perfect place to be sipping cocktails, whilst watching the sunset over the hills, and listening to the hippos playing below
WEDDING:
Share your special day with the exquisite Swartberg Mountains. Perched on top of the waterhole, our intimate little Karoo wedding chapel is an idyllic place to exchange your vows. Up to 120 guests can be seated on the wooden deck during the ceremony. For the reception, our restaurant can host up to 120 guests, depending on your table requirements.
Private Wedding Package:
Book the entire lodge exclusively for you and your guests. Includes use of the chapel, reception venue, 24 luxury tents and a complimentary honeymoon suite. The bride will also have her own room to get ready in beforehand. Guests sleeping over are treated to a hearty Karoo breakfast and bush safari in the morning.
Bush Wedding Package:
For a smaller wedding, the ceremony can take place under thorn tree bushes with some of our resident elephants as witnesses. This package includes use of the conference room for the reception and a complimentary honeymoon suite with breakfast and a bush safari for the newlyweds. Guests can pre-book their own luxury tent accommodation.
CONFERENCE:
Whether it’s for a conference, a launch, team-building or an incentive getaway, let us customise a package specific to your needs.
Complemented by a large wooden deck, our conference centre overlooks the waterhole and is equipped with: