Name: Buffelshoek Tented Camp
Address: Buffelshoek Camp Road, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, 1363, South Africa
Rating: 9

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Londolozi Airport

Skukuza Airport

Buffelshoek Tented Camp

Kruger National Park

The owners of the concession should not be in the hospitality industry. Not particularly friendly or welcoming. 
The tents are a bit run down. 
Food was adequate but not good. 
Our guide was great and the game viewing was excellent. 

Mediocre experience

The 5 tents are in the middle of nowhere, at the very end of Manyeleti on the border with Sabi Sands and are facing east. The location with views over the bush and sunrise is fantastic. Every now and then you see elephants, zebras etc. grass in the distance and at night a hyena often comes to visit. But you don't have to be afraid: when it's dark you'll surely be accompanied to the tent. The camp is led by a nice married couple familiar and you feel right at home. In the tents it has everything you need, but no unnecessary snack. Whoever is looking for bushfeeling is right here (who isn't looking for luxury). The game drives with Ronny Big and I were next to and found the 5 he can also eat a great luxury for us, too:-) Hoffees!

Glorious place with Out of Africa flash in the bush

Stayed twice within a two month period because owners continue to exceed expectations. Superb game guides….excellent food…..perfect location….well appointed luxury tents…..value for money.  Property - five luxury tents - is located in what is one of South Africa’s best reserves. Book now and enjoy genuine hospitality and exceptional wildlife.

Excellent Experience

We stayed at Buffelshoek Camp for 2 nights in June 2022 and absolutely loved it. 
For our family with 2 boys it was the perfect place to observe the beautiful nature of South Africa. Not only have we seen the big 5 during our game drives but also many different animals in and around the camp. Since the camp has no fence around it the animals can walk into the camp as they wish. 
Even though wild animals were around us all the time we never felt unsafe or at risk. The team at Buffelshoek took great care of us and walked us to our cabins when needed to ensure protection from the wildlife, especially for the kids. 
Besides being a great place for wildlife observation Buffelshoek also offered fantastic food and great hospitality. 
If I ever return to Africa I will for sure visit again!

Great place for wildlife observation with perfect hospitality

It's sensational to stay well in the middle of the wildlife reserve, in a very rustic environment. We get to see the elephants passing a few meters from the Chalés. The day we were making a barbecue at night, a Hyena decided to go visit too (as soon as we threw the lantern at her, she immediately walked away)!! And speaking of barbecue: the food was sensational, from breakfast to dinner. The drinks are released all the time and available in the refrigerator (Cervejas, Wine, Tequila, Tequila, Sucos, Toxic Water, Refrigerants and Mineral Water). The owners of the car are also a tip. The owner could not get this very nice and detailed, and Gaminos were all Gamins. A nice place, from breakfast to dinner. But we can't find a perfectly balanced spot in the hotel (We have a few hot dogs and a nice, perfectly balanced, perfectly balanced, perfectly balanced, perfectly balanced, perfectly balanced, perfectly balanced, perfectly balanced, but not all of the

A pleasant surprise, and super recommended!!!

We absolutely LOVED this camp.  It far exceeded our expectations.  I must say, initial impression driving up was not great.  Lots of stuff around.  Not manicured and tidy and getting to the camp…well, lets just say signs need repainting.

The camp is run by two of the loveliest people you will ever meet.  Lynn and Dudley.  Lynn makes sure everything runs properly.  Dudley is a bit of an entertainer and storyteller.  The couple is very hands on and communicates with the guests as much or as little as you wish.  Every evening after dinner we would spend time on the deck with a fire and star gaze and share stories.  We learned so much about the area and the way of life of the local people.  Lynn and Dudley give back to the local community assisting with their churches and schools.

Their chef was outstanding.  She served enormous portions of the most delicious and varied foods of our entire time in South Africa.  

Elliott our tracker/guide pulled out all the stops to find us what we were looking for.  He had worked with And Beyond for 26 years doing walking safaris before joining the Buffelshoek team a few years back.  What an asset.  He seemed to be finding all the game and passing on his findings to other drivers in the area.  Outstanding guide and so pleasant to be around.

I cannot sing their praises enough.  This was my 25th visit to the African Continent and  my absolute favorite experience even though I didn’t see the wild dogs in this reserve.  Such understated, genuine, and authentic African Safari experience without the ridiculous luxury.  It is a bit rustic, but the tents were enormous with seating areas inside and outside.  Unfenced camp with animals roaming at will   Maybe will be the most fantastic experience of my lifetime.  If anyone has any questions, please PM. Me.  We only spent two nights there.  Arrived as guests, left as friends.  This will defintely make the top of my visits to return to in the Kruger area.

I would give it 10 stars if I could

When you pay for the hotel, the mail comes with a letter describing the journey, and the time of the trip. The hotel is in a great place, without a fence, and the benefits of it end. For the price of the hotel you have to pay, and ask for a more detailed explanation of the road, because the indicators leading to the hotel are practically absent, there is no connection in the park, and the navigator crashes. The hotel staff also does not answer the calls.

A very budget hotel at an exorbitant price.

Of all the places I've traveled and stayed, it was the best experience. All the meals I've cooked are perfect. With me and my partner we are vegetarians and the menu was adapted for us, the trips on the safaris were excellent, who drove the necessary parabolic and even helped us out of the Manyeleti Game Reserve. We saw all the animals in the 4 days we were there. The reality is that the beds are rustic, just like the bathroom, but I consider that this is part of maintaining the image of where one is, which is precisely: in the middle of the nothing Near the shops there is a small lagoon where the elephants come to cool off, we could see them from our rooms always.

It was incredible.

Tents are basic,with comfortable beds. You can view game even from your terrace, we had a leopard and a lion right next door and an elephant almost on our terrace. Staff keeps well eye over the area and the clients.Really good authentic African food in familiar atmosphere.A fridge for clients own drinks available. No wifi, but days are so full of activities that you don't need it. A charging station for cameras and other things works most of the time. Manyeleti area has all the game you can dream of and guide doesn't spare his car to find them. During the drive you get answer to any question according to any flora or fauna. Best safari ever, would do again! Thanks guys!

Best game drives ever!

We were a party of eight and stayed 5 days. The camp is unfenced and close to a water hole. An elephant, hyenas and a honey badger visited us. The accommodation is basic but comfortable.  
This is one of the few camps in the lowveld ordinary South Africans can still afford!
The game sightings under the guidance of ranger Louis were amazing. We saw the big 5 and wild dogs and plenty other game. The chef Kenneth provided us with excellent meals, he has a passion for cooking!
We will be back!

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