Buffelsdrift Game Lodge  

In the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains, just outside Oudtshoorn and en route to the Cango Caves. Minutes from Cango Wildlife Ranch and a short drive to Karusa Vineyards. The property sits on a sprawling game farm with pristine bushveld, a five-hectare dam and more than 200 bird species. About five hours from Cape Town or roughly an hour from George Airport.

Accommodation is a mix of waterfront, luxury and family tents and rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and private outdoor showers or furnished balconies. Expect air-conditioning, mini-bars, tea/coffee facilities, digital safes and game-viewing decks. Bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs or rainfall showerheads for a proper unwind after safari.

Pamper yourself at the on-site spa with massages, body treatments and facials. Swim in the outdoor pool or watch wildlife from the dam and lookout lounge with a big stone fireplace. Book bush safaris, night drives, meerkat safaris, elephant and lion encounters or a free-roaming cheetah experience. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, concierge services, tour desk and babysitting (surcharge) keep things easy. Wake up to bushveld mornings and bird-filled skies.

Business center plus conference and meeting rooms for events. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, laundry and dry-cleaning services, and free self-parking onsite.

An a la carte restaurant and bar/lounge serve meals and evening drinks. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00–10:00. Some dining spills out onto a wide wooden deck that overlooks the waterhole and dam.