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Buffalo Tented Lodge

3.0 star property

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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 this property

Buffalo Tented Lodge

Lodge in Phalaborwa with free breakfast and a restaurant
This lodge features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and 24-hour room service. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Buffalo Tented Lodge features free breakfast, WiFi in public areas, and self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return 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

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Buffalo Tented Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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