Buffalo Tented Lodge

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Bar

Room service

Breakfast included

Laundry

Housekeeping

Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

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.

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.

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Buffalo Tented Lodge Reviews

7.0

Good

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner

24 Oct 2019

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

19 Oct 2019

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