Amazing location

Stayed in September 2025

Should have stayed longer

Our second visit and once again it delivered an experience of a lifetime. I have no doubt that the same could be said of many businesses in the area of the Kruger but in terms of bang for buck I cannot imagine any better than this. If you are after 5 star accommodation, gourmet dining and modern facilities this is not your place. If you after an unfenced bush experience, decent food in your belly, awesome hospitality, great game drives and a reminder that you are alive then look no further. We will return when and as often as we possibly can until the day I depart this planet. Without doubt the highlight, again, of our trip which involved 6 different stops in the Greater Kruger area including private residences, SANparks rest camps and private reserves. All were great but this was the greatest!

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

Run don’t walk to buffelshoeck The best value in Kruger Amazing guiding and wildlife Saw lions leopards cheetah wild dogs Braxton the guide was great as were the hosts Lynn and Dudley And a really beautiful setting to relax in Already planning to return

Stayed in July 2025

Everything

Stayed in June 2025

It is on the middle of nature, game drives were everything what we expected and more and food was good.

Stayed in June 2025

the facility is a bit outdated. as mentioned it is rustic and not luxurious - an authentic experience in the bush

uncomplicated, rather rustic lodge. the rooms are simply but functionally furnished. the food is very good and the staff was very friendly. the highlight is definitely Baxon - the game drives he organizes are incredible. he does everything possible to show you the best of the animal world - many thanks to Baxon for everything!

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing. Rough dirt road with pot holes so future guests please allow minimum 1.5 hours from gate to camp. Don’t be like us 😄

We only stayed one night but wished we stayed more. We arrived 30 minutes late for our sunset tour as we under estimated the time it took to drive to camp. Host was so accommodating. Fed us lunch as she called the driver to come back to pick us up to so we didn’t miss out too much. Thank you And much appreciated. Didn’t expect such hospitality. Food was the best we had in South Africa. Better than the more expensive Sabi sands. Game drives were excellent. So much value for price. Will definitely be back in the future.

Stayed in April 2025

My three-day stay at Buffelshoek Tented Camp was nothing short of magical. Waking up to the sounds of the bush and watching wildlife from the deck was unforgettable. The rooms are comfortable and beautifully integrated into nature, offering a truly immersive experience. The staff were incredibly kind, and made every game drive feel special. It’s a perfect spot for anyone looking to connect deeply with the wild in a peaceful setting. And we even saw the big-five and some more, thanks to their amazing guide!

Stayed in April 2025

Doug, Lynn, the cook staff, and our guide Elvis all performed far above our expectations. A special thank you to Lynn. Thanks Everyone, The Smiths

Stayed in April 2025

We saw the BIG 5 and the UGLY 5 during out stay at Buffelshoek Camp. Our Safari Guide was great and very experienced. For Safari a very good Camp.

Stayed in March 2025

It’s a pity that they don’t have swimming pool.

Great host, comfortable beds, good game drives.

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing

The owners were very friendly and gave us a wonderful stay. The game drive at lunchtime and early in the morning were great. We saw lots of animals such as a leopard, lions and giraffes. The food and catering were perfect.

Stayed in January 2025

A fan in the rooms would help against the summer heat.

The location is a bit off but very much worthwhile driving a bit of extra mileage. The camp is not fenced and one has a great chance of close encounters with elephants, etc. The tents are basic but very clean and tidy. Food is delicious and very plentiful. The desserts in particular deserve praise. Game drives are amazing. The scenery is not so dense and game spotting is relatively easy. There is a great chance to see the Big 5 and much more within a couple of days. We found the scenery to be amongst the much beautiful ones in all Kruger.

Stayed in December 2024

Brilliant set up, games drives were really good and the food was next level

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing.

The camp is in an amazing location and comes with super clear instructions for arriving. Elvis (the game driver) was the star of the show and was absolutely brilliant at finding animals and making the whole experience brilliant!

Stayed in December 2024

nothing.

Staying at Buffelshoek was one of the best experiences of our lives. It is an unfenced camp, so the animals can roam free through it. We were welcomed by an elephant on arrival. During the day, you can move freely from your tend/house to the main house; at night, the staff will accompany you for dinner. There's no electricity apart from lights in the rooms, but there's hot water, and there's always a breeze coming in from the windows, and when it is too hot, you can always go to the main house, on the sundeck. The rooms are so lovely and spacious, and so is the bathroom. The sunrises you will see from your bed staying here are the most beautiful. You eat with the other guests, and there is a fixed menu, but they are very accommodating and had no problem making vegetarian food for us! The cook is great; we ate very, very well. The fact that it is an unfenced camp also meant that a snake got into the main house one night and that we could hear the elephants scratching on the trees near the houses at night, and it was a little scary. But first of all, the staff took care of the snake with no trouble, and second, for us, the fear was immediately overcome by the awe of being so close to nature. This is such an authentic and well-cared-for place, and we truly loved it. A special thank you to Benson, our fantastic guide and driver who made this experience even more special (we saw all the big 5, tons of animals, even in big groups).

Stayed in December 2024

The location is great! Nicely situated in the bush. The tents are nice as well.

Stayed in October 2024

We spent 2 amazing nights in this not fenced camp, this means that you can have any kind of animal right in front of your tent! Best safari we had in the area. Spacious and comfortable tent. All guests will have served meals in the common area. One night we were woken up by the sound of lions. If you look for an immersive experience this is the right place

Stayed in October 2024

Perfect place to get on a safari. The game drives were just magical. The accomodation itself offers everything you need for some days off. You get to know all the others guests very quickly, so that the atmosphere is great. Highly recommended this spot.

Stayed in September 2024

Charming and charismatic. In the middle of Manyeleti. Great sense of hospitality by ownership and the whole team. Good was delicious and adjust it to dietary needs from us and Berkson driving us twice a day was stellar.

Stayed in September 2024

No fences around this camp so animals are literally at your doorstep. Food was remarkable and the game drives go up really close to the animals. Very kind people and comfortable accommodation.

Stayed in September 2024

At our stay it got quite cold, there is no heating inside the tents. On the other hand do they provide a lot of blankets.

The people running the place were extremely nice and helpful. We loved to whatch the animals right from the porch of our tent.

Stayed in August 2024

Wonderful camp with very nice tents. The food was amazing and Baxer, the guide, fantastic. We saw all Big 5, an incredible experience. The gamedrives are much better than in Kruger.

Stayed in August 2024

Gas was not working for the hot water to shower.

Great team lead by Lynn! Game drives with Ronnie was so perfect! We saw all big five in 2 days! He is very respectful to the wild and animals and I liked how he would follow the footprints of animals to predict where they maybe. Great food with nice seasoning, they feed you plenty! Unfenced and not developed area; you really are in the wild. We had elephant feeding itself right in front of our tent, and we had to wait for him to walk away for us to safely go back to our tent. Wifi was good enough in the main area.

Stayed in May 2024