An hour away from Cape Town is the 1600-hectare family-owned game and nature reserve called Buffelsfontein. It began as a weekend getaway for the family. A handful of cattle, some ostriches and small buck enjoyed this little slice of heaven. After a massive West Coast fire, plans changed. The family decided to share the experience of a working West Coast Farm, and the idea of the Buffelsfontein Game and Nature Reserve was born. Roads, fences, and buildings were either built from scratch or upgraded. New wildlife was then introduced to the area, including lion, buffalo, white rhino and giraffe. The gates were opened to the public in 2002.

Guests can now enjoy an unforgettable guided game drive and a delicious meal as a day trip, or book one of the accommodation options and stay for a while. No matter what option you choose, the stunning West Coast landscape, the natural spring, white dunes and the roaring of the ocean in the background, as well as that of the lions, means the Buffelsfontein Game and Nature Reserve will be an experience that will be a wonderful memory for years to come.

Guests can choose from the bushcamp experience, sleeping in tents, the chalets that were once farm workers’ homes, the cottages, or the large self-catering guest house. The Buffelsfontein Game and Nature Reserve's location is perfect for other West Coast experiences such as museums, wine estates, eccentric little towns such as Darling, the stunning wildflowers, rock music festivals, Hopefield, the oldest town on the West Coast, and the internationally important Langebaan Lagoon.