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Why choose Buffelsdrift Game Lodge?

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge invites you to experience the perfect blend of luxury and natural beauty in our exquisite tented accommodations in Oudtshoorn. Nestled against the stunning backdrop of the Swartberg mountains and overlooking a picturesque waterhole, our lodge offers an authentic African escape in the heart of the Klein Karoo. Located just 6.5 km outside of Oudtshoorn, the renowned Ostrich c...

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The best experience I’ve had

February 05, 2026by: Sofia Ghidini - Chile

Program: #1Buffelsdrift Eco Ambassador Program | South Africa

10

The Buffelsdrift Volunteer program was an incredible experience, with wonderful people and so many new experiences. I learned a lot in my time there and had so much fun working with the team and helping with all the conservation work.

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January 19, 2026by: Leanne Grisnich - Netherlands

Program: #1Buffelsdrift Eco Ambassador Program | South Africa

9

We loved it to be at Buffelsdrift. We especially liked the work around the lions, it is special to get the opportunity to come that close to wild animals. It was also wonderful to be part of the Buffelsdrift family for a while. One of us was here for the thirth time, that gives an idea about how nice it is to do the volunteer program.

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A big adventure

November 14, 2025by: Jannick Haemmerle - Germany

Program: #1Buffelsdrift Eco Ambassador Program | South Africa

10

Ein wirklich grosses Abenteuer. Jeden Tag hat man etwas neues erlebt. Sei es den Kindern an der Schule zu helfen, sei es den Tieren zu helfen oder zu schauen, dass es dem Reserve gut geht. Tiaan und die anderen sind einfach richtige Herzensmenschen, sie halfen Tag und Nacht, sodass es mir und den anderen an nichts fehlte. Eins sollte aber im vorhinein klar sein, die Arbeit die man macht ist koerperlich nicht zu unterschaetzen. Man muss richtig mit anpacken.Wenn man damit kein Problem hat, kann man hier sehr wertvolle Erfahrungen sammeln. Mein Highlight war es all die Tiere zu sehen und diesen zu helfen.Man erlebt alles viel naeher als wenn nur zu Gast bei der Buffelsdrift Lodge ist. All in All ich wuerde es immer wieder und wuensche dem Team, den Tieren und der gesamten Lodge nur das Beste. :)

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Tanica Antoinette Engelke

Interviewed in 2023

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

What inspired me to work for Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is a profound love for nature and a deep-seated passion for conservation. From a young age, I had an interest in animals and nature. This fascination only grew stronger as I learned more about conservation.

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Lucius Fourie

Interviewed in 2023

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

My love for nature, working with people and after the first few years I realized that the Buffelsdrift Family is a privilege to be a part of. Buffelsdrift Game Lodge's serene African wilderness and commitment to wildlife conservation deeply resonated with my passion for nature. The opportunity to contribute to their conservation efforts inspired me to join this remarkable establishment.

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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge invites you to experience the perfect blend of luxury and natural beauty in our exquisite tented accommodations in Oudtshoorn. Nestled against the stunning backdrop of the Swartberg mountains and overlooking a picturesque waterhole, our lodge offers an authentic African escape in the heart of the Klein Karoo. Located just 6.5 km outside of Oudtshoorn, the renowned Ostrich capital, and a mere 300 meters from the tar road leading to the Cango Caves, our lodge provides easy access to the area's attractions. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the wild as you relax on the lodge's wooden deck, surrounded by a 5-hectare waterhole teeming with impressive fish, graceful turtles, and majestic hippos. Observe our resident elephants gracefully strolling by, while other capti...