Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

20/08/2026

We couldn’t have done it without you!

A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible guests and community who voted for us in the Best of Oudtshoorn Awards!

We are beyond proud to announce that Buffelsdrift Game Lodge has won:
🥇 Best Outdoor Dining 🍷🍽️
🥇 Best Weekend Escape 🌅

Welcoming you to the Klein Karoo and creating unforgettable experiences is what we love most. Thank you for your continuous love, support, and votes!

Here’s to many more sunset dinners and peaceful Klein Karoo getaways.

12/08/2026

Honouring our gentle giants today and every day. 🐘

On , we’re reflecting on our journey and showing you the meaningful changes we’ve made to our Elephant Experience.

Our commitment has always been, and will always be, to ensure our three elephants thrive in a safe, respectful environment where education and welfare come first.

Thank you to every guest who has joined us in appreciating and protecting these incredible souls.

05/08/2026

WE HAVE SOME HUGE NEWS!

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge has officially been nominated as a finalist for Best Weekend Stay in the 2026 Kfm 94.5 Best of the Cape Awards, powered by YOCO!

From quiet sunsets over the Klein Karoo to unforgettable wildlife experiences, we love being your favourite escape, and now, we need your help to bring the award home!

How you can support us:
1. Head to https://bestofthecape.primediaplus.com/
2. Find us under Best Weekend Stay
3. Cast your vote and share this post!

Voting is OPEN NOW!
Closes: Thursday, 13 August 2026 @ 7 PM

Kfm 94.5

18/07/2026

11/07/2026

Level 3: Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

Our next stop is Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, where breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife come together. From a close-up encounter with elephants to an unforgettable game drive, this is where nature takes centre stage.

Today, we've brought this iconic Oudtshoorn experience to life in Minecraft style—one block at a time.

www.oudtshoorn.com

10/07/2026

📢 Tourism Update for the Greater Oudtshoorn & De Rust Region

To our visitors, tourism partners, local businesses, and the wider travel industry,

We are pleased to share that the R328 towards the Cango Caves is now open, as confirmed in the latest official notice. While a stop-and-go traffic control system remains in place, access through the affected section is once again possible.

This is a significant milestone for the recovery of tourism in the Greater Klein Karoo following months of disruption. We know many visitors have been eagerly awaiting this news, and we thank everyone for their patience, support, and understanding throughout this challenging period.

We will continue to keep the public informed regarding the reopening dates of the Cango Caves and Wilgewandel, and will share updates as soon as they become available.

We look forward to welcoming visitors back to our region and encouraging everyone to continue supporting the incredible attractions, accommodation establishments, restaurants, and tourism experiences that make Oudtshoorn and De Rust such special destinations.

07/07/2026

Fresh catch, front row seat!

Spotted this African Fish Eagle enjoying breakfast by the water at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, talons locked, eyes sharp, not sharing with anyone.

One of the many wild moments that unfold right in front of our lodge.
This is the Klein Karoo, unscripted.

01/07/2026

ADVERTISEMENT BEST OF OUDTSHOORN & KLEIN KAROO 2026 – Thank you for nominating us in the Best of Oudtshoorn & Klein Karoo Readers’ Choice Awards 2026. Please vote for us: https://www.bestofsouthafrica.co.za/oudtshoorn/

Where Luxury Meets the Wild!

Nestled in the heart of the Klein Karoo, Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offers unforgettable wildlife encounters, luxury accommodation, and authentic South African hospitality. From breathtaking game drives and close-up elephant experiences to exquisite dining under the stars, every visit becomes a memory to treasure.

We're incredibly proud to be nominated in the Best of Oudtshoorn & Klein Karoo Readers' Choice Awards 2026!

A heartfelt thank you to every guest, visitor, and supporter who has chosen Buffelsdrift Game Lodge as part of their Klein Karoo adventure. Your trust and support continue to inspire us to create extraordinary experiences.

If Buffelsdrift Game Lodge has made your visit to Oudtshoorn truly unforgettable, we'd be honoured to receive your vote!

🦓 Experience the wild. Embrace luxury. Create memories that last a lifetime.



Buffelsdrift Game Lodge