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Buffalo Drift

43 reviews
Tented Camp

Review Summary

4.1 out of 5from 43 reviews for Buffalo Drift
Cleanliness
3.9/5
Service
4.1/5
Location
4.1/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
3.9/5
Lisa D - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lisa D
On business

Peaceful stay and convenient location.

I was working at an event in the Tulbagh area for a few days and was fortunate to find space at Buffalo Drift. I unfortunately didn't get to spend a lot of time here as I was out early and back late, but I appreciated the quiet, and a good shower and comfortable bed. I stayed in a cabin right next to the Berg River, which was lovely and peaceful. This is a lovely location for a getaway to paddle on and swim in the river. The location worked well for me with a 25-minute drive to where I needed to be each day.

Shireen M - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shireen M
Family with young children

Otspanning.

Sal definitief weer gaan.

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Otspanning.

Will definitely go again.

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Tanja S - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tanja S

Buffalo Drift is a great stay for couples, families or groups of friends.

Was great, staff were superb, really impressed that whether 31 Dec or 1 Jan, any issues we had they came straight away and attended to it.

Lynda V - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lynda V
With friends

Good hot.

Good, some technical problems but sorted.

Margot A - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Margot A
Family with young children

A pleasant stay. The managers were very helpful and considerate.

We do realise that the venue is marketed as more of an adult getaway resort. For a family with children, we found the river unswimmable for children due to the river being merky and not knowing the depth of the river. We would suggest to the owners considering inserting a general "swemgat", i. e. a man made pool filled with the river water on the grounds.

Derick G - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Derick G
Family with teenagers

Was lekker en goeie ervaring.

Was 'n lekker ervaring.

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Was nice and good experience.

Was a nice experience.

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Ria S - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ria S
Family with young children

Rustige kuier, lekker tent.

Ek en my man en ons twee seuns (6 en 8 jaar) het vir 3 nagte in een van Buffalo Drift se luxury tents gebly. Dit is op 'n plaas geleë en in 'n baie rustige omgewing met swak selfoonsein (jy kan dus so te sê heeltemal unplug) en baie dorings (nie so lekker vir klein voetjies nie). Die tent kyk uit op 'n stilstaande stuk van die rivier, en 'n mens kan nie daar swem nie. Daar is wel 'n deel van die rivier wat swembaar is 'n paar meter op. Ons het nie geswem nie, die water het nie beweeg nie en ons was versigtig omdat mens nie deur dit kon sien nie. Die enigste ander afkoelplek is die 'damcuzzi' by die tent wat met rivierwater gevul is. Ons kon lekker afkoel, maar die seuns soek gewoonlik meer speelplek in die water. Die 'damcuzzi' kan ook warm gemaak word deur 'n vuurtjie en ons het dit ook gedoen, en geniet. Wees net bewus dat dit rivierwater is, en nie skoon, helder water nie. Die feit dat die tent regte beddens in het, was baie gemaklik (al is die bunk bed se matrassies maar dun) en ons het lekker geslaap. Die groot gerief was die badkamer wat vas aan die tent gebou is. Die water was lekker warm (al was dit nie baie sterk in die stort nie) en daar is 'n toilet wat aan 'n septiese tenk gekoppel is onder die tent. 'n Mens kan soms die tenk ruik en dit was nie altyd lekker nie, maar die feit dat jy jou eie badkamer het, het daarvoor opgemaak. Die uitsig uit die tent is oor die rivier en jy kyk in 'n paar bome vas, en al is dit in die natuur, kan 'n mens nie ver kyk of eintlik 'n sonsondergang of -opkoms sien nie. Die 'kombuisie' was ok ingerig, meeste van die messegoed en die pan en die tweeplaatstofie is baie oud. Toe ons 'n tweepunt-plug wou hê, het die personeel dit gou verskaf. Die water in die kraan is ondrinkbaar. Daar word drinkwater voorsien in 'n 5l kannetjie. Daar is baie insekte snags, so pak musiekgoed in. Ek het ook 'n muskietmasjientjie geneem en dit het goed gewerk. Ons het ons fietse geneem, en het 'n hele paar pap wiele gehad as gevolg van al die dorings op die plaas. Daar is 'n off-road bike track waarop die seuns en my man gery het, maar dit word nie baie goed instandgehou nie. Verder kan mens slegs op 'n paar grondpaaie ry. (Daar is nog 'n plaas, "The Farm" naby waar daar beter fietsryplek is, maar ons het dit nie self gesien nie.). Ongelukkig het ons motor se wiel 'n spyker in gekry, en moes ons dit omruil. As daar loadshedding is na sononder, werk die krane nie. Die sonpanele verskaf wel krag as die krag af is gedurende die dag. Daar is 4 tente in 'n ry langs die rivier. Daar is redelik privaatheid onder waar die braai is, maar mens kan mekaar sien as jy op die stoep (dek) van die tent staan. Ons kon die mense langs ons se baba snags hoor huil. Die braai/kuierplek onder was heel lekker, 'n mens braai in 'n ronde staalwiel (?) wat op die grond staan. Ek dink die braai kan opgegradeer word na iets hoër wat gemakliker is om op te braai. Die tent was regtig nice en al die zips het goed gewerk. 'n Mens voel veilig daarbinne. Dit het ook 'n bietjie gereën, en alles binne was droog. Oor die algemeen 'n aangename ondervinding. Die personeel op die plaas is baie vriendelik (spesifiek Lydia wat elke oggend ons skottelgoed kom was het!) en was behulpsaam. Daar is nie baie om te doen nie, so gaan soontoe om af te skakel.

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Peaceful visit, nice tent.

My husband and I and our two sons (6 and 8 years) stayed for 3 nights in one of Buffalo Drift's luxury tents. It is located on a farm and in a very peaceful environment with poor mobile signal (so you can completely unplug, so to speak) and many thorns (not so nice for little feet). The tent overlooks a still stretch of the river, and one cannot swim there. There is a part of the river that is swimmable a few meters up. We didn't swim, the water didn't move and we were careful because you couldn't see through it. The only other place to cool off is the 'damcuzzi' at the tent which is filled with river water. We were able to cool off, but the boys usually look for more space to play in the water. The 'damcuzzi' can also be heated by a fire and we did that too, and enjoyed it. Just be aware that this is river water, and not clean, clear water. The fact that the tent has real beds in it was very comfortable (even though the bunk bed's mattresses are thin) and we slept well. The big convenience was the bathroom that was built right into the tent. The water was nice and warm (although not very strong in the shower) and there is a toilet connected to a septic tank under the tent. You could smell the tank sometimes and it wasn't always pleasant, but having your own bathroom made up for it. The view from the tent is over the river and you are staring into a few trees, and even though it is in nature, one cannot look far or actually see a sunset or sunrise. The 'kitchen' was ok, most of the cutlery and the pan and the two plate stove are very old. When we wanted a two-point plug, the staff quickly provided it. The water in the tap is undrinkable. Drinking water is provided in a 5l jug. There are a lot of insects at night, so pack some music. I also took a mosquito net and it worked well. We took our bikes, and had quite a few flat wheels due to all the thorns on the farm. There is an off-road bike track that the boys and my husband rode on, but it is not very well maintained. Furthermore, one can only drive on a few dirt roads. (There is another farm, "The Farm" nearby where there is better cycling, but we did not see it ourselves.). Unfortunately, our car's wheel got a nail in it, and we had to replace it. If there is loadshedding after sunset, the taps do not work. The solar panels do provide power if the power is off during the day. There are 4 tents in a row along the river. There is quite a bit of privacy below where the braai is, but you can see each other if you stand on the stoep (deck) of the tent. We could hear the people next to our baby crying at night. The braai/hanging out area downstairs was very nice, you braai in a round steel wheel (?) that stands on the ground. I think the grill could be upgraded to something higher that is more comfortable to grill on. The tent was really nice and all the zips worked well. One feels safe inside. It also rained a bit, and everything inside was dry. Overall a pleasant experience. The staff on the farm are very friendly (specifically Lydia who came to wash our dishes every morning!) and were helpful. There isn't much to do, so go there to switch off.

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Nicky S - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Nicky S
With partner

Fun stay close to Cape Town.

This is a bit like glamping. It's quite rustic but fun. The damcuzzi was delightful, especially with the heat of February.

Thelma D - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Thelma D
With partner

Ons het heerlik gekamp. Aircons het uitstekend gewerk vir die Bolandse hitte, maar dis baie jammer daar is nie ordentlike swemplek nie.

Die rivier is daar, maar nie baie aanloklik nie.

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We had a great camp. Aircons worked great for the Boland heat, but it's a shame there isn't a decent swimming place.

The river is there, but not very tempting.

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Louise V - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louise V
With partner

Jy hoor die natuur!

Ons het heerlik gebly in die pragtige, rustige natuurskoon. Die tent is heerlik toegerus, sal dalk net voorstel vir 'n braaipan. Die personeel is baie vriendelik en het uit hul pad gegaan. Als was netjies & skoon. Dit is ongelooflik mooi en ons sal enige tyd die plek aanbeveel. Hier kan jy lekker herlaai.

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You hear nature!

We had a lovely stay in the beautiful, peaceful scenery. The tent is wonderfully equipped, would just suggest a frying pan. The staff are very friendly and have gone out of their way. Everything was neat & clean. It is incredibly beautiful and we will recommend the place anytime. Here you can recharge well.

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Buffalo Drift 's response

Baie dankie vir jul positiewe terugvoer! Ons is so bly as ons gaste die natuur en omgewing geniet. Hoop ons sien julle binnekort weer.

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Liezel J - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liezel J
With partner

Peaceful escape out of the city!

Absolutely wowed with the tented camps! It was so peaceful and everything was just perfect! Hannes was a great host and looked well after us! And we had a visitor Saturday night (the farm dog) we enjoyed her so much, almost took her home. Looking forward to a future booking!

Buffalo Drift 's response

Hi Liezel, so happy to hear you had an awesome time at Buffalo drift. Always nice to hear that our guests enjoyed themselves. I hope we see you again soon.
Thanks and have a great day!

Buffalo Drift
Leendertz W - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leendertz W
With partner

Beyond my expectations!

So I booked this place for my fiance and I just to get away from all the stress of planning a wedding all year. We're to be wed in 12 days and we needed to relax. Relax! This place is awesome. The location, the amenities, everything. Choosing this place as a stress reliever was a great decision. Zero cellphone reception was exactly what we needed. We time. Quality time. I recommend this place to one and all. Thank you, Esther and Martene.

Buffalo Drift 's response

Dear Leendertz,

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! We are so glad you had a good and quality time with each other to unwind. This is exactly what we aim for!

Hope to see you again soon.

Regards,
Esther

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Suzaan V - May 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Suzaan V
With partner

Ontspanne.

Lekker om uit die stad se besige geraas uit te kom en te gaan ontspan en rustig te raak.

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Relaxing.

Nice to get away from the city and to relax.

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Alwyn B - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Alwyn B
With friends

Great plek!

Ons was daar vir 2 aande en het dit baie geniet! Dink dis die perfekte plek vir 'n naweek weg uit die stad.

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Great place!

We were there for 2 nights and really enjoyed it! Think it's the perfect place for a weekend away from the city.

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Schaendre L - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Schaendre L
With partner

Rustig en verfrissend.

Die tent is goed ingerig en het alles gehad wat ons nodig sou kry. Die lugverkoeler was 'n bonus, het die tent heerlik koud gehou in die hitte van die son.

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Quiet and refreshing.

The tent was well appointed and had everything we would need. The air conditioner was a bonus, kept the tent cool in the heat of the sun.

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Riekie V - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Riekie V
Family with young children

Baie teleurgesteld.

Dit was 'n baie teleurstellende ervaring. Daar was 'n bachelors op dieselfde perseel (ek voel Buffalo Drift moet gaste vooraf waarsku sodat jy datum kan skuif, of hul moes nee sê vir bachelors) - hulle het tot laat musiek gemaak. Die tente self was ook nie soos op die foto's nie (misleidend). Die handdoeke was oud en kliphard (soos skuurpapier) en paar rafel al uit. Tent 1 het soos muf & drein geruik. Die gras rondom tente (waar jy kuier om braai) is vol onkruid en lyk vreeslik sleg. Die reën het ongelukkig nie gehelp nie (twee tente se vloere was onder water toe ons daar aankom, kamers en badkamers was vol wurms - besef dit was a.g.v. van reën, maar steeds gross).

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Very disappointed.

It was a very disappointing experience. There was a bachelors on the same premises (I feel Buffalo Drift should warn guests in advance so you can move the date, or they had to say no to bachelors) - they played music until late. The tents themselves were also not like the pictures (misleading). The towels were old and rock hard (like sandpaper) and some were frayed. Tent 1 smelled like mold & drain. The grass around tents (where you go to barbecue) is full of weeds and looks awful. Unfortunately the rain didn't help (the floors of two tents were under water when we got there, rooms and bathrooms were full of worms - realize it was due to rain, but still gross).

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Marica P - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Marica P
With partner

Was teleurstellend.

Die plek kort bietjie aandag. Moet dekke verf en die veld na stilstaande rivier skoonmaak. Miskien braaibak voorsien. Verder was alles mooi skoon en netjies rakende beddegoed ens. Daar was bachelors verder af in kamp en was erge geraas tot baie vroeg volgende oggend. Erg steurend.

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Was disappointing.

The place needs some attention. Need to paint decks and clear the field after stagnant river. Maybe barbecue provided. Furthermore, everything was nice and clean regarding bedding etc. There were bachelors further down in camp and there was a lot of noise until very early next morning. Very disturbing.

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Bruce J - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bruce J
Family with teenagers

Peaceful and tranquil.

As expected we needed a quiet break from city life and Buffalo drift was really as tranquil as advertised. Wish we could stay longer.

Buffalo Drift 's response

Hi Bruce,
so glad to hear that you had a peaceful time. Hope to see you soon!

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Lene U - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lene U
With partner

Uitgerus en weer reg vir die lewe.

Die mense wat baie vriendelik en behulpsaam en altyd beskikbaar as mens iets nodig gehad het. Ideaal as mens lekker op die stoep wil sit en ontspan in die natuur.

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Rested and ready for life again.

The people who are very friendly and helpful and always available if you need something. Ideal if you want to sit on the veranda and relax in nature.

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Buffalo Drift 's response

Baie dankie vir die positiewe terugvoering. Ek is regtig bly om te hoor jul het die plaas lewe geniet. Tot weersiens.

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Jac F - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jac F
With partner

Heerlik!

Dit was so lekker!

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Lovely!

Just lovely!

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Alec B - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alec B
Large group

Perfekte plek vir ‘n bachelors naweek.

Ons was 14 ouens wat in die River Cottage gebly het vir ‘n bachelors naweek. Die huis het alles wat jy nodig het en die ouens het die kleiduif baie geniet. Maak net seker jy vat genoeg ys saam.

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Perfect place for a bachelors weekend.

We were 14 guys who stayed in the River Cottage for a bachelors weekend. The house has everything you need and the boys really enjoyed the clay pigeon. Just make sure you take enough ice with you.

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Baie bly jul het dit geniet. Tot volgende keer.

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Damon J - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Damon J
With friends

Pragtige logging. Tent-verblyf was top-gehalte

Ons was in tent 1. Die tent was baie goed ingerig met alles wat jy nodig het. Was baie lekker om so in die natuur te wees sonder die gewoel van die stad.

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Beautiful lodging. Tent-stay was top quality.

We stayed in tent 1. The tent was equipped very well with everything you could need. It was very nice to be in the nature without the bustle of the city.

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Dankie vir die terugvoering. Ek is baie bly jul het dit geniet. Ons hoop ons sien jul gou weer.

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Frans L - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Frans L
Family with young children

Ongelooflike ligging en natuurskoon.

Ons het 'n fantastiese tyd gehad. Baie vriendelike en behulpsame mense. Die verblyf is oulik en netjies. Die plaas is veilig en ver vanaf die teerpad. Sal regtig teruggaan.

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Great location and natural scenery.

We had a fantastic time. Very friendly, helpful people. Nice, neat accommodation. The farm is safe and far from the tar road. Would definitely return.

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HI Frans, baie dankie vir jul positiewe terugvoering! Dit is altyd lekker om te hoor as mense hulself geniet het en gevind dat dit waarde vir geld is. Hoop ons sien jul gou weer.
Lekker week,
Esther

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Nadia B - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nadia B
With friends

Dit was ontspannend en rustig, net wat ons gesoek het.

Dit was als baie ontspannend en mooi, het die kampatmosfeer verskriklik geniet. Dankie vir goeie diens.

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It was relaxing and peaceful, just what we were looking for.

It was all very relaxing and beautiful, thoroughly enjoyed the camp atmosphere. Thanks for good service.

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Baie dankie, ons waardeer die terugvoering.

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Jolene S - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Jolene S
With partner

Wonderlik.

Baie lekker plekkie om saam jou lewensmaat te spandeer, vir 'n perfekte wegbreeknaweek. Die stilte van die natuur te waardeer en net lekker rustig te wees.

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Wonderful.

Very nice place to spend time with your partner for the perfect getaway. To appreciate the silence of nature and just rest.

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Baie dankie vir die positiewe terugvoering. Ek hoop ons sien jul gou weer.

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Bianca J - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Bianca J
With partner

Fantastiese naweek weg!

Buffalo Drift is sowaar 'n plekkie om te gaan as jy net wil wegbreek met jou liefde van die jaag van die stadslewe. Ons het sowaar 'n asemrowende tydjie daar gehad. Ek moet prys gee vir Hannes want hy het regtig waar ons tydjie daar gemaklik gemaak. Dit was moeilik om Sondag totsiens te se maar ons sal definitief weer 'n naweek daar bespreek. Amazing verby!

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Fantastic weekend away!

Buffalo Drift is truly a place to go if you just want to get away with your love from the hustle and bustle of city life. We really had a breathtaking time there. I have to give up on Hannes because he really made our time there comfortable. It was hard to say goodbye on Sunday but we will definitely book a weekend there again. Amazing over!

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Ag baie lekker om te hoor. Hannes is 'n staatmaker. Bly jul het dit so geniet. Hoop ons sien jul gou weer.

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Hannes S - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Hannes S
Family with teenagers

Ons het die rustigheid, voëllewe langs stroompie geniet.

Aanbeveelings wat ek gemaak het was om 'n klein werkseiland op wieletjies by kombuisgedeelte te sit, werkspasie te min. Bankie en handdoekrelings in badkamer en lys van aktiwiteite wat hul aanbied ook binne tent te plaas. Vir mense wat rustigheid en plaaslewe wil ervaar is dit 'n lekker bestemming. Die groot verblyf en onthaalarea kan dalk steurend wees as daar harde musiek gemaak word met onthale, maar bygesê, Buuffalo Drift pas die reëls goed toe.

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We enjoyed the tranquility, birdlife along stream.

Recommendations I made were to put a small work island on castors by the kitchen area, too little work space. Bench and towel rails in bathroom and list of activities they offer also to be placed inside tent. For people who want to experience tranquility and farm life, this is a nice destination. The large accommodation and reception area may be distracting if loud music is played during receptions, but that said, Buffalo Drift enforces the rules well.

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Candice O - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Candice O
Family with young children

Baie lekker rustig nice plek om met groot familie te gaan.

Net twee issues vir my: die drain buite kan hulle toemaak sodat ons nie in kan kyk, en miskien 'n regte swembad bou en nie een met rivier water in. Maar sal weer gaan. Die kano's was ook 'n hoogte punt vir ons as gesin.

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Very nice quiet nice place to go with big family.

Just two issues for me: they can close the drain outside so we can't look in, and maybe build a real swimming pool and not one with river water in it. But will go again. The canoes were also a highlight for us as a family.

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Elke V - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elke V
With friends

Was ongelooflik lekker.

Baie goeie waarde vir geld en kon niks foutvind nie.

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What a blast.

Value for money and faultless.

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Baie dankie vir die terugvoering. Ons waardeer dit opreg. Ek is baie bly jul het n goeie ervaring gehad!
Tot volgende keer.

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Christo K - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Christo K
With partner

Overall an enjoyable stay, friendly welcome by staff and manager.

Clean tidy and nicely presented. Just about everything you need for a couple of nights stay next to a river.

Buffalo Drift 's response

Thank you for your response. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! Please come visit us again.

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Mark C - Nov 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Mark C
With partner

Baie, baie rustige kuiertjie.

Lekker.

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Very, very peaceful time.

Nice.

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Baie dankie vir jul terugvoering! Ons is bly jul het dit geniet, sien gou weer!

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Wian V - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Wian V
With partner

Slegte ervaring.

Geen hulp is verleen nie, ons kon nie in die akkomodasie-eenheid oorbly nie a.g.v. geen ontvangs, veiligheid en geen inligting oor die toestand van die grondpad vir 'n gewone motor nie.

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Bad experience.

No help was provided, we could not stay in the accommodation unit due to no reception, safety and no information about the condition of the dirt road for a regular car.

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Louie N - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
0/5
Service
0/5
Location
0/5
Safety
0/5
Value for money
0/5
Louie N

Baie teleurstellend!

Die foto's lyk baie mooi, maar tot ons spyt toe ons daarvan aankom, word daar vir ons gesê ons mag nie die water drink nie. Elke oggend 9 uur en elke aand 5 uur word daar vir jou drinkwater gebring, wat hulle nie op die webtuiste gesê het nie. Vir die 3-ster-gradering was die plek in 'n haglike toestand. En dwars deur die dag klink dit of daar geweerskote afgegaan het. Van die 6 nagte wat ons bespreek het, het ons net 2 nagte gebly en ander blyplek gaan soek. Ons het nie eers ons breekskadedeposito teruggekry nie. Sal dit vir niemand aanbeveel nie.

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Very disappointing.

The photos look very pretty, but when we got there we were told that we could not drink the water. Every morning at 9 and every evening at 5 they bring you drinking water, which they did not mention on the website. For 3 stars the place is in a horrible condition. Throughout the day it sounded like gunshots were being fired. Of the 6 nights we booked, we only stayed for 2 and then went looking for alternative accommodation. We didn't even get back the security deposit. Will not recommend this to anyone.

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Buffalo Drift 's response

Middag, ons is baie jammer om te hoor dat jul ervaring nie so goed was. Net om 'n paar dinge vir jou te verduidelik waaroor jy klagtes het.
Ons water is 100% veilig om te drink, maar omdat die kleur nie altyd suiwer lyk bied ons die ekstra water aan wat ons twee maal 'n dag na die gaste bring - so dit is net vir gerieflikheid.
Die skote wat u in die nag gehoor het kan van enige area af kom - klank trek ver in die nag. Ons is omring met plase, so dit kon enigiets wees. Ons het nog nie klagtes gehad hieroor, en dit gebeur definitief nie gereeld.
Rakende die deposito: Ek het vir jul 'n epos gestuur 15 Junie en gevra vir jul bankbesonderhede vir die terugbetaling van deposito. Ek het tot vandag toe nog niks gehoor nie.
Ek is jammer jul het 'n negatiewe ervaring gehad, maar ek dink tog van die aspekte is nie noodwendig op ons van toepassing nie.
Dankie vir die terugvoering. Ons sal definitief verbeter waar moontlik!

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Chrisna D - Mar 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chrisna D
With friends

'n Heerlike wegbreeknaweek saam met jou geliefde; familie of vriende.

Ons het 'n heerlike naweek gehad by Buffalo Drift. Ons is vriendelik ontvang en het dadelik tuis gevoel. Moenie skrik as die wind waai nie, want ek het geleer die wind kan met tye daar waai. Maar as dit nie vir die wind was nie sou ons dalk net te warm gekry het. Die wind hou darem ook die muskiete weg. Maak seker julle vat genoeg ys en vuurmaak hout. Jy moet ook 'n koelerboks vat waarin jou ys vir die naweek kan koud bly want die yskassie daar is te klein vir dit, maar hy werk baie lekker vir jou kos ens. Daar is 'n 2-plaatstofie, maar jy moet jou eie pot of pan vat. Verder is daar als. Breek weg vir 'n naweek en gaan rus en geniet die stilte.

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A wonderful weekend getaway with your loved one; family or friends.

We had a great weekend at Buffalo Drift. We were received kindly and immediately felt at home. Don't be afraid if the wind blows, because I have learned that the wind can blow there at times. But if it wasn't for the wind we might have gotten too hot. At least the wind also keeps the mosquitoes away. Make sure you take enough ice and fire wood. You should also take a cooler box in which your ice can stay cold for the weekend because the small fridge there is too small for it, but it works very well for your food etc. There is a 2-plate stove, but you must bring your own pot or pan. Furthermore, there are als. Break away for a weekend and go rest and enjoy the silence.

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Amorette B - Feb 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Amorette B
With partner

Baie lekker.

Ons het die braaipakke bygeneem en dit was ongelooflik lekker. Daar is baie moeite gedoen en die vleis was baie lekker. Dit was heerlik om tussen die naartjieboorde te bly.

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Very nice.

We took the braai packs and it was incredibly tasty. A lot of effort was put in and the meat was very tasty. It was lovely to stay among the nutmeg groves.

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Koos G - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Koos G
With partner

Rustig!

Sien die sterre.

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Restful!

See the stars.

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Leanne V - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Leanne V
Family with young children

Ons het heerlik gekuier en gerus!

Ons het baie lekker gekuier, neem net dalk muskietafweerders saam vat vir die muskiete en muggies wat saans lastig is.

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We had a great time and rested!

We had a great time, just maybe take mosquito repellent with you for the mosquitoes and gnats that are bothersome at night.

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Ian R - Feb 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ian R
With partner

Jammer die plek is maande laas skoongemaak.

Toe ons daar aankom was daar gebruikte linne op die bed, die verskoning was dat hulle die vorige nag baie mense gehad het, en het wel verskoning gemaak dat dit daar was. Ons het baie lekker gebly en die plek is pragtig, net jammer die plek is maande laas skoongemaak. Ek dink die skoonmakers was net die skottelgoed, en soms word die beddegoed skoon oorgetrek.

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Sorry the place has not been cleaned for months.

When we got there there was used linen on the bed, the excuse was that they had a lot of people the night before, and did apologize for it being there. We had a great stay and the place is beautiful, just a shame the place has not been cleaned for months. I think the cleaners only wash the dishes, and sometimes the bed linen is changed cleanly.

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Luzanne B - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Luzanne B
Family with young children

Rustig.

Water is nie drinkbaar nie en ruik onaangenaam. Moeilik om personeel in die hande te kry omdat daar geen sein is. Skoon en netjies.

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Restful.

Water is not drinkable and smells unpleasant. Difficult to get hold of staff as there is no signal. Clean and tidy.

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Sophia V - Oct 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Sophia V

Kliëntediens is swak.

Ons het gereis van George en reël toe dat ons laat sal inklok. Daar was geen buiteligte aan nie en ons het opgedaag op 'n pikdonker plaas met 'n waterpomp, wat nie aan was nie. Daar is geen ekstra komberse in die tent nie en ek en my suster slaap toe saam om warm te word, alhoewel ons vir twee tente betaal het. Die aand met aankoms kon ons dus nie stort nie en moes die oggend drie keer bel vir diens. Die kantoor beweer dit is nie haar fout nie en ek moes die plaasvoorman bel. Hy het egter ook nie geantwoord nie. Intussen moes ons vertrek vir 'n afspraak.

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Customer service is poor.

We traveled from George and then arranged for a late check-in. There were no outside lights on and we arrived at a pitch black farm with a water pump, which was not on. There are no extra blankets in the tent and my sister and I then slept together to keep warm, even though we paid for two tents. The evening upon arrival we were therefore unable to take a shower and had to call three times in the morning for service. The office claims it's not her fault and I had to call the farm foreman. However, he didn't answer either. Meanwhile, we had to leave for an appointment.

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Minette B - Mar 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
2/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Minette B
Family with young children

Teleurgesteld.

Ons het in die River Cottage gebly. Ons het nooit geweet daar is net 2 slaapkamers nie. Die toilette het gelek en die storte was verstop. Die stoof het heeltyd die elektrisiteit afgeskop. Geen badmatjies, braaibak, teelepels of potte om te gebruik nie. Die kombuiswasbak se drein buite was verstop. Ek sal glad nie die plek aanbeveel vir gesinne of families nie, dit kan slegs werk vir 'n klomp manne wat nie omgee oor die bogenoemde nie. Ons het potte uit een van die tente gaan haal, dit lyk beter as die River Cottage.

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Disappointed.

We stayed in the River Cottage. We never knew there were only 2 bedrooms. The toilets were leaking and the showers were clogged. The stove kept kicking out the electricity. No bath mats, braai tray, teaspoons or pots to use. The kitchen sink drain outside was clogged. I would not recommend the place at all for families or families, it can only work for a bunch of men who don't care about the above. We fetched pots from one of the tents, it looks better than the River Cottage.

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Malinda C - Dec 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Malinda C
Family with young children

Nie lekker nie, ek het regtig my geld gemors.

Mense wat net in die tent wil rustig ontspan en nie enige iets anders wil doen nie, kan soontoe gaan. Daar is niks vir kinders om te doen behalwe kano nie, maar die water is nie op standaard nie. Ek is glad nie vol nonsens nie, maar dit was nie lekker daar nie, ek het regtig my geld gemors. Miskien was ek maar net "unlucky" en is dit nie altyd so nie! Ek het geweet dit gaan warm wees maar het uitgesien om in die rivier te swem saam met die kinders. Dit is nie 'n lopende rivier nie en is dus baie vuil en baie moeilik om tot daar te kom, ons moes maar in die motor rondry om af te koel! Die waterdruk was ook swak en ons het 'n hele dag nie water gehad nie. Ons bure langsaan het 3 honde gehad.

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Not nice, I really wasted my money.

People who just want to relax quietly in the tent and don't want to do anything else can go there. There is nothing for children to do except canoeing, but the water is not up to standard. I'm not full of nonsense at all, but it wasn't fun there, I really wasted my money. Maybe I was just "unlucky" and it's not always like that! I knew it would be hot but was looking forward to swimming in the river with the kids. It is not a running river and is therefore very dirty and very difficult to get to, we had to drive around in the car to cool off! The water pressure was also weak and we had no water for a whole day. Our next door neighbors had 3 dogs.

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Marlise B - Nov 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Marlise B
With partner

Lekker uitgerus!

Ons wou wegkom van al die gewoel en ons het dit hier gekry. Die tente was egter nie so luuks soos wat die foto's gewys het nie. Daar was geen reling om die dek nie, so dis uiters gevaarlik vir kinders of mense wat aan hoogtevrees ly! Daar was nie proppe vir die wasbakke in die badkamer nie, ook geen seep of opwasmiddel nie. Slegs twee klein handdoeke. Bed en beddegoed was gerieflik. Daar was geen water die eerste oggend in die krane in die badkamer nie. Hannes het egter baie gou gekom om die probleem op te los en baie om verskoning gevra, dit is blykbaar 'n probleem wat gereeld gebeur. Ons het tog lekker uitgerus en was geseën met 'n pragtige volmaan!

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Well rested!

We wanted to get away from all the hustle and bustle and we got it here. However, the tents were not as luxurious as the pictures showed. There was no railing around the deck, so it's extremely dangerous for children or people who suffer from a fear of heights! There were no plugs for the sinks in the bathroom, no soap or washing-up liquid. Only two small towels. Bed and bedding were comfortable. There was no water in the taps in the bathroom the first morning. However, Hannes came very quickly to solve the problem and apologized profusely, apparently this is a problem that happens often. We had a good rest and were blessed with a beautiful full moon!

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