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Buffalo Hills Game Reserve and Lodges - Accommodation near Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape,  South Africa

Buffalo Hills Game Reserve - Accommodation near Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape. The reserve covers a major part of the Bitou River Valley. Just 15 minutes drive from Plettenberg Bay and 25 minutes from Knysna, the area remains far enough away from the trappings of western civilisation to provide a true experience of the African bush. Close proximity to Plettenberg Bay - one of South Africa`s best whale-watching destinations - ensures that Buffalo Hills can provide you the opportunity to view elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhinoceros and whales. Game to be found include buffalo, rhinoceros, blue wildebeest, giraffe, bontebok, eland and sable antelope, bushbuck, leopard and other mammals.

Price: 6

All Meals and Activities

4 Luxury En-Suite Rooms, 2 Luxury En-Suite Tented Lodges, 1 Luxury 2 bedroomed Cottage & 6 En-Suite Tented lodges

As could be expected in a place like this, accommodation at Buffalo Hills is exceptionally comfortable and luxurious. The following accommodation options are available: Private Camp Guests can relax in 4-star, luxurious safari lodges, en-suite tents or the Stone Cottage (a historic homestead with 2 bedrooms, cozy lounge and fireplace). All rooms have views over the game-filled plain. 2x Tented units with en-suite Jacuzzi bathrooms 4x Luxury en-Suites 1x2 Bedroom Stone Cottage. Maximum 16 guests. Safari Tented Lodge. 6 Tented units overlooking the Bitou River. These units are twice as big as the units at the Private Camp with patio, twin/double rooms, en-suite Jacuzzi bathrooms, small lounge area. 6x Tented units with en-suite Jacuzzi bathrooms Maximum 12 guests.

Day visits are available for guests whose budgets or time constraints prevent them from staying overnight (advance bookings for day visits are essential as visitor numbers must be limited in order to preserve the natural integrity of the area). Guided 4x4 game drives, bird hikes (more than 150 species), mountain bike trails, tracker walks, astronomy evenings in a Stargazer`s Boma, fly fishing and other exciting activities are offered. Most guests enjoy an invigorating morning Guided Walk before tucking into a full English breakfast - served in our colonial-style dining room at Buffalo Lodge. Lunch is served by arrangement. Dining is informal and luxurious. Jungle Jack`s Restaurant has already established a fine reputation for traditional braais (BBQ`s) and game potjies (African meals prepared in three-legged pots) and, in the adjoining Distillery, you can learn about - and enjoy Buffalo Hills` already famous, award-winning Nyati Mampoer. Dinner is taken in our Boma (the traditional African outdoor cooking area). With sweeping views of the plains, you can watch the rhinos and buffalo, impala and zebra graze as you enjoy a hearty and satisfying meal. Dinner menus are designed around the traditional South African braai (barbecue), with game a speciality. Buffalo Hills is centrally situated to provide easy access to the many attractions, golf courses and adventures of the Garden Route.