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Unique, understated elegance in our luxury tented accommodation in Oudtshoorn. With the Swartberg mountains as backdrop and a magnificent waterhole at your doorstep, it’s the closest you’ll get to the wild of the Klein Karoo and true African accommodation.
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, Oudtshoorn, South Africa
BUFFELSDRIFT GAME LODGE IS UNIQUE FOR ITS SETTING, BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE SWARTBERG MOUNTAIN, VAST KLEIN KAROO PLAINS AND BLUE SKIES AS A NATURAL BACKDROP
– a photographer’s dream to capture the special moments for the bride and groom to treasure! The charming Karoo Wedding Chapel is situated on the edge of a natural water hole with a wide wooden deck as entrance to the intimate little chapel.
The wedding venue in Oudtshoorn is ideal for romantic country weddings and a dream come true for those who prefer natural surroundings and tranquility The deck is an extension to the restaurant and this creates a beautiful space for wedding guests to take their seats and witness the couple exchanging their wedding vows.
Ice-cold sundowners served on the lookout deck next to the open-air bar mark the end of a perfect day with the sun setting over the mountains. Each wedding is unique and we make each one an unforgettable experience for both you and your guests.
WE OFFER THREE DIFFERENT PACKAGES:
BUFFALO WEDDING PACKAGE
including 50 x B&B and Chapel Use – Private wedding
COMPLETE WEDDING PACKAGE
including 50 x B&B with Bush Safari and Chapel Use – Private wedding
ELEPHANT WEDDING PACKAGE
Wedding with the Elephants as witnesses – Smaller weddings – outside Including B&B and Bush safari for bride and groom
OUTDOOR FUNCTIONS AT OUR ELEPHANT LAPA
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is situated along the Garden Route in the Klein Karoo within a unique bushveld environment. The Lodge and Restaurant are situated next to the waterhole, with luxurious tented accommodation also laid out alongside the wall. This setup provides our guests with a true bushveld experience.
Adding an Elephant Lapa to the mix ensures an even greater bushveld experience with facilities catering for traditional South African braai’s beneath the brilliant Klein Karoo night skyline. The Elephant Lapa is a thatched roofed construction with smooth cement flooring and an open bar area. The rock finished exterior provides a rugged, earthy feel which blends effortlessly into the natural surroundings.
A permanent view of the picturesque Swartberg Mountains and the Klein Karoo bushveld while enjoying refreshing sundowners is enough to transform any ordinary day into an exhilarating natural breakaway.
The Elephant Lapa will be available for outdoor functions, traditional South African braai’s, Elephant Weddings and corporate breakaways. The area beneath the thatched roof is 40m2 while the patio stretches over a spacious 70m2. It will accommodate between 50 and 70 guests, perfect for a ‘lekker’ social gathering with true local flair.
ACCOMMODATION IN OUDTSHOORN
“LUXURY AIR-CONDITIONED EN-SUITE TENTED ACCOMMODATION IN OUDTSHOORN, GARDEN ROUTE SOUTH AFRICA”
“Out of Africa, with some luxury” – Exactly as one of our recent guests remarked. We truly strive to bring you the best accommodation in Oudtshoorn and the Garden Route & Klein Karoo. A true African experience, with a touch of comfort and luxury.
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 24h onsite service, with friendly staff to cater for your every need.
ALL OUR TENTS ARE EQUIPPED WITH:
King Size or Twin beds
Fully en-suite bathrooms
Private outdoor hot water shower
Dual air-conditioning
Digital safe
Mini Bar
Hairdryer
Telephone
Tea and coffee facilities
Free WiFi
LUXURY WATERHOLE ACCOMMODATION
(9 units)
Experience true “African” style waterhole accommodation in Oudtshoorn. Our accommodation (waterhole tents) 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 animals in the water and surrounding banks.
Due to the current drought in the Oudtshoorn region, the Waterhole is not 100% full at the moment.
LUXURY ( HORIZON VIEW ) ACCOMMODATION
(20 units)
The luxury tents are set only a few metres away from the waterhole and provide an elevated view of the surroundings. They also have great views over the whole lodge area and is surrounded by true Karoo fynbos.
LUXURY FAMILY ACCOMMODATION
(5 units)
The Family units have a spacious main room and a children’s room with a shared en-suite bathroom separating the rooms. These units can accommodate a family of up to 5 people. The family tents provide an elevated view of the surroundings and Swartberg Mountains and is in walking distance of the 5 hectare waterhole. True Karoo fynbos and bushveld surrounds these tents, creating an authentic bushveld experience. One might even be lucky enough to spot wildlife in the distance.
RESIDENTS SWIMMING POOL
A residents-only swimming pool with deck chairs is conveniently located near the tents. The pool overlooks our waterhole and great Swartberg Mountains. To avoid disturbing the wildlife, no swimming is allowed in the waterhole. Fresh drinking water and towels are provided at the swimming pool hut.
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