Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

14/10/2026

We're hiring!
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge is looking for a qualified Field Guide to join our team in Oudtshoorn.

If you have a deep passion for wildlife, conservation, and guest hospitality, we want to hear from you.

Key Requirements:
• NQF Field Guide (Level 2)
• First Aid (Level 1)
• Valid Driver’s License & PDP
• Fluent in English & Afrikaans
• Western Cape Registered Guide

Ready to step into the Klein Karoo with us?
Send your CV to [email protected] before 25 October 2026.

Feel free to tag someone who would be the perfect fit!

29/09/2026

WE’RE HIRING: RECEPTIONIST 🛎️

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge in Oudtshoorn is looking for an experienced Receptionist to join our team!

Role: Receptionist (Must be able to start ASAP)
Location: Oudtshoorn
Requirement Highlights: Hospitality reception experience, bilingual (Afrikaans & English), computer literate, presentable, with own transport.

📩 To Apply: Send your CV to [email protected]
🗓️ Closing Date: 6 October 2026

28/09/2026

🚧As part of the construction activities on the N9 between Oudtshoorn and George, the Contractor will be required to conduct blasting operations to remove and extract rock for construction purposes.

✅Date of next blast: 29 September 2026
✅Nature of closure: FULL road closure
✅Time of closure: 14:00—17:00
✅Routes affected: Oudtshoorn to George / Uniondale to George

20/08/2026

We couldn’t have done it without you!

A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible guests and community who voted for us in the Best of Oudtshoorn Awards!

We are beyond proud to announce that Buffelsdrift Game Lodge has won:
🥇 Best Outdoor Dining 🍷🍽️
🥇 Best Weekend Escape 🌅

Welcoming you to the Klein Karoo and creating unforgettable experiences is what we love most. Thank you for your continuous love, support, and votes!

Here’s to many more sunset dinners and peaceful Klein Karoo getaways.

12/08/2026

Honouring our gentle giants today and every day. 🐘

On , we’re reflecting on our journey and showing you the meaningful changes we’ve made to our Elephant Experience.

Our commitment has always been, and will always be, to ensure our three elephants thrive in a safe, respectful environment where education and welfare come first.

Thank you to every guest who has joined us in appreciating and protecting these incredible souls.

05/08/2026

WE HAVE SOME HUGE NEWS!

Buffelsdrift Game Lodge has officially been nominated as a finalist for Best Weekend Stay in the 2026 Kfm 94.5 Best of the Cape Awards, powered by YOCO!

From quiet sunsets over the Klein Karoo to unforgettable wildlife experiences, we love being your favourite escape, and now, we need your help to bring the award home!

How you can support us:
1. Head to https://bestofthecape.primediaplus.com/
2. Find us under Best Weekend Stay
3. Cast your vote and share this post!

Voting is OPEN NOW!
Closes: Thursday, 13 August 2026 @ 7 PM

Kfm 94.5

18/07/2026

11/07/2026

Level 3: Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

Our next stop is Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, where breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife come together. From a close-up encounter with elephants to an unforgettable game drive, this is where nature takes centre stage.

Today, we've brought this iconic Oudtshoorn experience to life in Minecraft style—one block at a time.

www.oudtshoorn.com

10/07/2026

📢 Tourism Update for the Greater Oudtshoorn & De Rust Region

To our visitors, tourism partners, local businesses, and the wider travel industry,

We are pleased to share that the R328 towards the Cango Caves is now open, as confirmed in the latest official notice. While a stop-and-go traffic control system remains in place, access through the affected section is once again possible.

This is a significant milestone for the recovery of tourism in the Greater Klein Karoo following months of disruption. We know many visitors have been eagerly awaiting this news, and we thank everyone for their patience, support, and understanding throughout this challenging period.

We will continue to keep the public informed regarding the reopening dates of the Cango Caves and Wilgewandel, and will share updates as soon as they become available.

We look forward to welcoming visitors back to our region and encouraging everyone to continue supporting the incredible attractions, accommodation establishments, restaurants, and tourism experiences that make Oudtshoorn and De Rust such special destinations.