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Buffalo Tented Lodge

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Phalaborwa lodge

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Aerial view
Safari
Property grounds
Balcony
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Letaba Runch Game Reserve, Rock Fig Lice. Office No-07. Hoedpsruit, Phalaborwa, Limpopo, 1390
  • Letaba Ranch Game Reserve
    ‪741 min walk‬
  • Phalaborwa Gate
  • Hans Merensky Golf Estate
  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

Phalaborwa

In Phalaborwa .Within the region of this Phalaborwa lodge, you'll find Masorini Archaeological Site and Letaba Ranch Game Reserve. Phalaborwa Health Centre and President Kruger Park are also in the region.
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Getting around

  • Phalaborwa (PHW-Hendrik Van Eck) - 57 min drive

About this property

Buffalo Tented Lodge

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Phalaborwa lodge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Buffalo Tented Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Phalaborwa lodge.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Buffalo Tented Lodge offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. This Phalaborwa lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Safari

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges ZAR 150 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 19 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Buffalo Tented Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 100 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 6 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 250 (one-way), (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of ZAR 150

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Seniors-only community
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Seniors-only community.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 19 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Buffalo Tented Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There's nothing to dislike about the property, I've been in lodges before but the property of this lodge cannot be matched I liked it so much, just exquisite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great camp to stay in the bush
We had very good experience at the lodge. The best place for wild life experience. I enjoyed the meal and Safari Activities Very nice rustic bush lodge
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019