Buffelshoek Tented Camp

4.6

Outstanding(518 Reviews)

Luxury tent in South Africa

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Parking and more

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About this luxury tent rental

Situated in Manyeleti Game Reserve, Buffelshoek Tented Camp offers a garden and barbecue. Sabi Sand Game Reserve is 34 km away. Free private parking is available on site.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of South Africa

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 387 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 387 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Beds not specified • 387 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Buffelshoek Tented Camp

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4.6

Outstanding(518 Reviews)

Luxury tent in South Africa

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this luxury tent rental

Situated in Manyeleti Game Reserve, Buffelshoek Tented Camp offers a garden and barbecue. Sabi Sand Game Reserve is 34 km away. Free private parking is available on site.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of South Africa

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 387 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 387 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Beds not specified • 387 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.6

Outstanding(518 Reviews)

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4.5

Apr 2024

Great place to see variety of game

Great location for the wild life, no fences around camp.

Internet terrible and only works in main eating area (not in rooms) and intermittent phone signal. No electric in rooms (lights on battery which work well) - not going here for modern hotel room to be fair but a kettle to make coffee for example would have been nice. A balance I guess for the green credentials of the site.

5.0

Jun 2023

Perfect stay in the middle of the nature

We had a fantastic stay within Buffleshoek. There are 5 tents located in the camp without any fence. During the night an elephant was one meter away from our tent and on the way to the main tent we saw a hyena less then 2meters away. This was an unforgettable experience and made us feel very close to nature. Everyday we had two game drives one in the morning and one in the evening. We had a great guide who was spotting a lot of animals and after 2 game drives we already had the big 5 together. The local staff is very nice and friendly and prepared very delicious food. The hosts were very welcoming, super fun, and very helpful and helped us with our travel plans. We can highly recommend this accomodation. You will have a unique close to nature kind of experience!

Nothing

5.0

Jun 2023

Amazing place

The food is amazing and the location is perfect. Lynn and her husband are amazing people.

5.0

Jun 2023

Every time I leave the camp I book with them again every time I got a chance, wasn’t my first stay and won’t be the last

Loved everything about the camp, the accommodation, food, drinks, game drives, etc.

None!

5.0

May 2023

peaceful

people were very helpful when we got lost in the reserve food was great game drive wonderful

5.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Buffelshoek is an unfenced rustic camps that offers all amenities such as plugs in the main hut, hot water, mosquito nets, and wifi. Huts are literally in the bush and give you and fabulous view of the savanna. Each hut comes with a patio that you can use for exercising. Part of the package are drive games by knowledgeable field guides. The couple that runs the camp and its staff are lovely and helpful.

5.0

May 2023

Exceptional

the guide was amazing finding all animals, the food was good, i met lovley animals and a hyena in the camp, staff is friendly, they took good care about my food allergies, so, i felt safe ;) . other lodges forgot about it. so, this one takes good care of you. i saw lions, lepard, rhino, buffalo, elephant very close. on the way to the camp, i saw Kudus and a baby Kudu. i also saw a baby lion. if you are into animals, thats your place. will be back for sure. also Lynn is very friendly and lovley. she is open for a chat, but also gives you a lot of privacy. which is perfect.

so, what you know before you book: you book a lovley but simple place in the bush. there s no pool or anything. also wifi is very low, because you are in the middle of the bush. but if you are like me, if you are fine with disconnecting from the world for a few days, here you go. i also had the feeling that the guide was not so much in the mood to tell a lot about the area or which route we take, but maybe we had a missunderstanding and he is amazing and nice. we will talk more about the area when i am back. so, the only real negative thing is that the stay came to an end.

5.0

Mar 2023

Amazing

the best camp that we was in South Africa. Everything in this camp was more than perfect.

4.0

Feb 2023

Great place to stay if you are looking to relax and watch the wildlife.

What I expected, off the grid, no fences, great experience. Hosts were excellent, Game driver did an exceptional job finding us game under very trying conditions. Food was good, accommodation was rustic and comfortable.

4.5

Feb 2023

Superb

outstanding location in the middle of the wild. animals passing by. Very kind hosts and staff. Our guide was excellent. Doing his very best to please us during game drives

nothing.

3.5

Feb 2023

Overall it was a nice experience, recommended!

We really enjoyed the safari rides. The food was also very good. All the staff was nice and helpful.

The camps should at least have a small fan because it was really hot inside and you couldn’t sleep.

4.0

Feb 2023

Very good

Safari tours were great, really knowledgeable guide loving his work. The food was good too, home-like and the hosts were very welcoming. They even prepared take-away breakfast package for us and served us lunch even though we arrived late. Really recommend this place for the safari experience.

The place needs a little bit of uplifting; everything works, but during rain, the main camp's roof was leaking, there was no place to hang clothes in the tents.

4.5

Dec 2022

Superb

The Game drives on its own were worth it. They last about 4h and within two Game drives we have seen the big five. However, it is still about luck since we drove most of the time without seeing anything. Actually, we saw more animals when we were on our own in Krüger, however, when we finally found anything we got much closer.

4.0

Dec 2022

Very good

The camp has no fence, so the animals could walk at the territory (but unfortunately they didn't, at least during our stay). There is a pond near the camp where animals come to drink, so you can take amazing photos without leaving the camp.

Mosquitos! They should do something about it, we had terrible sleep because of them, nothing helps - no sprays, no nets.

4.5

Oct 2022

Excellent for the price

The accommodation was acceptable and clean. The staff was friendly. Food was good. With game viewing is it always the luck of the draw but we ave seen extra ordinary things.

Didn't see a leopard but that is not due to Buffelshoek's

5.0

Oct 2022

We wished we could’ve stayed longer!

We had an amazing time at Buffelshoek and wished we could’ve stayed longer. We fell in love with the location right after we arrived - the wonderful views from the terraces and especially from our tent where we spotted buffels and elephants while enjoying a bit of free time. The game drives with Ronny were incredible, he was a great and very knowledgeable guide. Last but not least: food was delicious!

4.5

Sep 2022

Superb

The place was what it advertised to be. The food was incredible. I liked that the camp was unfenced since one afternoon we had elephant visitors right at the door of our cabin. Game drives were top notch, hosts atmosphere was everything I wanted.

5.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

Friendly staff, beautiful Safari-Tours, delicious food

5.0

May 2022

Great stay

The hosts and cook are great, nice people and the game drive guide is great aswell! We had a very pleasant stay at buffleshoek! The food was great too. We were lucky enough to see the big five. Overall it's been a great experience.

Nothing

5.0

May 2022

my favourite part of all the trip

everything went superbly well, loved it

having to leave

4.0

Apr 2022

Great place to experience the bush

remote bush camp with great game drives and no fences. adventures.

the road leading up to the camp

5.0

Mar 2022

Exceptional

Amazing!! The tent camp is absolutely great! great food, lovely people and absolutely fantastic safaris!! We came so close to the animals and have seen all big 5. Fantastic Safari guide! One of my best experiences in SA. I can highly recommend it!

4.5

Mar 2022

Highly recommended camp

Great lodge in the middle of Manyeleti game reserve. Not a luxury accomodation, but very cozy and it has everything you need. The camp has no fences, so wild animals might stroll around, which makes it extra special. Our guide for the game drives was amazing and funny. We saw 4 of the Big 5 even though the weather was quite bad. The jeep has no roof, which is an advantage compared to other lodges, when it comes to game sighting and safari feeling. The food was delicious too. To sum it up, great camp!

The smell in the tent was a bit weird, maybe because of the lack of infrastructure in this area.

5.0

Mar 2022

Outstanding and Great Value

No fences! Game drives: Fantastic, great sightings of the big 5 plus painted dogs (bonus!) and much more, Bexon is a fabulous driver and highly knowledgeable tracker - thank you for the leopard encounter (picture attached), quite unforgettable. The people: Dudley and Lynne are great hosts, we enjoyed their stories and warm hospitality - I'm sure I was too demanding before we arrived, asking for cold beer and a fan in our room, thank you for accommodating the requests. :) The staff: In a word, lovely. Thank you for looking after us. The facilities: Excellent considering the camp runs on solar energy. The food: Delicious and plentiful - I can confirm our special dietary requirements (meat) were amply met. :)

Nothing - it's exactly what you expect, a beautiful unfenced camp in the heart of the bush!

5.0

Feb 2022

Everything you could wish for to have a true Safari experience.Excellent hospitality & meals.

Hospitality, friendliness, and assistance from owners & staff were exceptional. True Safari experience, not just a glorified "Game drive", Excellent meals prepared with great skill and care The facilities are excellent, true tented camp experience, feel part of the "bush".

5.0

Feb 2022

Perfect of the grid experience provided by very warm and welcoming host with lovely kind staff.

Our stay at the Buffelshoek tented camp was unforgettable! The hosts are very warm and welcoming and such a delight to talk to. The staff is very caring and thoughtful and our guide during the Safaris gave us a great experience packed with laughs and great info regarding the African bush. As described in other reviews the food was plentiful and very very tasty. The tent itself is comfortable, dry, supplied with a bathroom (so you don't have to leave your tent at night ;-)) and equipped with a good bed. Again we want to thank our hosts for the experience and we would recommend this place to anyone.

5.0

Jan 2022

Exceptional

Everything 😍 It was amazing time with special people and great food 😍🙏🏼 We really loved game drives also. We will remember it whole lifes. We alread miss all friends names Patrick ❤️ Thank you

5.0

Dec 2021

Exceptional

Everything about this place is magical! The set up is ideal for those who seek some peace the nature. It's simple, yet comfortable. The food was amazing! The hosts were warm and welcoming and we shared the evening chatting over the fire camp. Big thanks to Backsun our Ranger and Driver to went above and beyond to show us the Big Five. He is extremely knowledgeable, funny and safe driver. Thanks for the wonderful time and the memories we made at Buffelshoek Tented Camp.

Absolutely nothing

5.0

Dec 2021

Only two nights, but in our memories much longer, and unforgettable

Characterful place. No fences, the wild animals roam the grounds at night. Safe, nevertheless. We will not forget Lynn and Dudley, nor Backsin, the ranger for the game drives. Lynn and Dudley are extraordinary people driven by love for their country, nature, animals, people and their guests, not for money or business. Only two nights, but in our memories much longer, and unforgettable.

No leopard. :-)

4.0

Nov 2021

Gem in remote part of Manyeleti

Remoteness, waterhole infront of tent, delicious three course meals, friendly staff, game drives, great communication with owners

FAQs

How much does this luxury tent cost compared to others in South Africa?

The average price for a rental in South Africa is $79 per night. This rental is $92 above the average.

Is parking included with this luxury tent?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Buffelshoek Tented Camp. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this luxury tent?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this luxury tent. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Buffelshoek Tented Camp pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this luxury tent is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Buffelshoek Tented Camp?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, parking, balcony or patio, tv, and garden.

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Buffelshoek Tented Camp

Luxury tent in South Africa

Reasons to book

About this luxury tent rental

Amenities

Map of South Africa

Available Rooms

Buffelshoek Tented Camp

Luxury tent in South Africa

Reasons to book

About this luxury tent rental

Amenities

Map of South Africa

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this luxury tent cost compared to others in South Africa?

Is parking included with this luxury tent?

Is there a pool at this luxury tent?

Is Buffelshoek Tented Camp pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Buffelshoek Tented Camp?

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