Buffalo Hills Game Reserve, Bitou

The Buffalo Hills is centrally situated to provide easy access to the many attractions, golf courses, and adventures of the Garden Route. It is located within close proximity to Plettenberg Bay, one of South Africas best whale-watching destinations. Luxury accommodations include en-suite tents and lodges with big Game, more than 15 species of birds, guided trails, and a traditional distillery, these are the just attractions to Buffalo Hills. Guests can enter a simpler and more relaxing world. A world where time is regulated by the sun, where urgency is lost, and where the noise of the modern world give way to the chirrup of birds and the gentle lowing of wild animals. The hotel provides an opportunity to view elephants, buffalos, leopards, rhinoceros, and whales. Guided 4x4 game drives, bird hikes (more than 150 species), mountain bike trails, tracker walks, astronomy evenings in a Stargazer`s Boma, fly-fishing and other exciting activities are offered. Most guests enjoy an invigorating morning Guided Walk before tucking into a full English breakfast, served in the colonial-style dining room at Buffalo Lodge. Lunch is served by arrangement. Jungle Jacks Restaurant has already established a fine reputation for traditional braais (BBQ`s) and game potjies (African meals prepared in three-legged pots) and, in the adjoining Distillery, guests can learn about and enjoy hotels already famous, award-winning Nyati Mampoer. Dinner is taken in the Boma (the traditional African outdoor cooking area). With sweeping views of the plains, one can watch the rhinos and buffalos, impalas, and zebras graze as they enjoy a hearty and satisfying meal. The accommodation at this hotel is luxurious and comfortable. Day visits are available for guests whose budgets or time constraints prevent them from staying overnight (advance bookings for day visits are essential as visitor numbers must be limited in order to preserve the natural integrity of the area).