“The highlight of our South African trip!”

We booked a cottage at Buffalo Hills, knowing it was a game reserve, but did not expect to see Rhinoceros, giraffes and wildebeest outside our door! Literally right outside our door! There was a wire fence (turned out to be electrified) between us and a field full of the most amazing wild life. ... more

We booked a cottage at Buffalo Hills, knowing it was a game reserve, but did not expect to see Rhinoceros, giraffes and wildebeest outside our door! Literally right outside our door! There was a wire fence (turned out to be electrified) between us and a field full of the most amazing wild life. We went on a safari or two, met some funnel spiders, saw the local highly revered deer, and got pretty up close and personal with those rhino!! The food was great, the BBQ in particular being a well enjoyed highlight. I couldn't possibly express how precious some of the memories we made here are to me!

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“Great value safari with excellent hosts!”

We stayed one night at Buffalo Hills Lodge, as part of our Garden Route tour. I thought i had booked a tented lodge, but I had mistakenly booked us in to the main lodge. However, we were not disappointed - the lodge was beautiful. We had a very spacious room with a large ensuite bathroom, with fa... more

We stayed one night at Buffalo Hills Lodge, as part of our Garden Route tour. I thought i had booked a tented lodge, but I had mistakenly booked us in to the main lodge. However, we were not disappointed - the lodge was beautiful. We had a very spacious room with a large ensuite bathroom, with fantastic views out over the lawns. Zebra, buffalo and numerous 'boks and eland wandered about in front of our bedroom window! The safari drive and morning walk with Kurt were excellent. He was really knowledgeable and sadly the time seemed to disappear very quickly in his company due to the excellent and entertaining guidance. Our 'Braai' in the evening was fantastic - we dined with another couple and their young daughter and baby. Tony cooked the meat whilst we sat outside talking, and Marie had prepared a lovely starter, salads, vegetables and desert to accompany the meat, as well as pasta for the children's meal. We really enjoyed the experience and felt it was great value for money and excellent standards.

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“Excellent Experience”

We stayed at Buffalo Hills Lodge for 2 nights recently, whilst touring South Africa and the Garden Route. We had opted to stay in the tented units, which on arrival were most impressive. Very spacious, with all the mod-cons and even a spa bath! We were most impressed with the hospitality, havi... more

We stayed at Buffalo Hills Lodge for 2 nights recently, whilst touring South Africa and the Garden Route. We had opted to stay in the tented units, which on arrival were most impressive. Very spacious, with all the mod-cons and even a spa bath! We were most impressed with the hospitality, having booked on a DBB basis, and Tony is the world's official "Best Braai Chef". Amazing food, drink, service and overall experience. Marie also catered for vegetarian needs excellently - both are very good cooks making bread, desserts etc at home from scratch - a wonderful touch we thought. Breakfast also was excellent with a wide variety of options and plentiful buffet. During our stay we opted to do both the guided walk in the morning with Kurt - who was extremely knowledgable and entertaining - he is an asset to Buffalo Hills, as well as the guided game drive one afternoon. Having already been on a game drive to see wild animals a few days before, it was really lovely to be able to get so close to the animals at Buffalo Hills to see their markings and to learn about their behaviours - which again Kurt delivered very well indeed. As a group, we loved our experience at Buffalo Hills - we really did feel like we were "camping in the bush", but it was made so much more comfortable by the standard of the accommodation. Thank you Tony, Marie and Kurt for such a lovely stay at Buffalo Hills. We wish you all the very best.

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“We didn't want to leave!”

We spent three fantastic days at Buffalo Hills and would gladly have stayed for another three if only we had had the time. Our cottage was clean, comfortable and charmingly rustic, the view over grazing zebras and antilopes was delightfully exotic and the game drives and walks were truly enlighte... more

We spent three fantastic days at Buffalo Hills and would gladly have stayed for another three if only we had had the time. Our cottage was clean, comfortable and charmingly rustic, the view over grazing zebras and antilopes was delightfully exotic and the game drives and walks were truly enlightening. But Buffalo Hill's very best asset is the lovely people we got to know there: Tony and Maria who provided delicious meals and interesting conversation at the dinner table, and the very knowledgable Kurt who took us for amazing walks in the African wilderness. They all made our stay very special. We can't wait to go back!

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