Buffelshoek Tented Camp

A graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand, my first position was at the University of Cape Town as a lecturer in Urban and Regional Development. A long-time passion of mine is to facilitate upliftment of the disadvantaged communities in our country. Our staff are drawn from the 9 villages that border Manyeleti Game Reserve with the objective that they should benefit from the Tourism Industry. To further benefit the wider community, 10% of our turnover at Buffelshoek is allocate for community projects and upliftment.

Many guests have a special place in their hearts for Buffelshoek, to the extent that they return time and again. Indeed, this fondness has even been passed on from one generation to the next. What, might you ask, makes the guests return? Of paramount significance is the excellent game viewing coupled with the relatively undiscovered beauty and tranquillity of Manyeleti Game Reserve but also undoubtedly of significance is the friendliness of the staff who make all feel at home. With a maximum of 10 guests per camp this ensures that each guest receives individual attention. For some the vast tranquil expanse surrounding Buffelshoek, where the elephants, rhinos and buffalos roam, restores their soul. A place where the stars shine brightly and you fall asleep to the sounds of the whooping hyenas or the not so distant roar of the lions. Unfenced from the bush, animals move freely through and around the camp. With guided game drives at sunrise and sunset and regular game sightings in the camps, this is a true safari experience. Under the careful watch of the resident guides it is not uncommon to see the Big 5 over a period of 3 days.

Seeing the "Big Five" in the wild is one of the most memorable things one can ever experience. The African continent is the only place in the world where big game still roams freely in great numbers. In particular the Kruger National Park area and the neighbouring private game reserves are famous for the incredible possibilities seeing the Big Five up close. The 23,000 hectare Manyeleti Private Game Reserve is located between the Timbavati and Sabi Sands Game Reserves and borders the world famous Kruger National Park. It is one of those very special places in the world and is the ultimate African safari destination. This premium ecological habitat borrows much of its energy from the constant hustle and bustle of the unfenced thoroughfare through which trudges the collective wildlife native to this area. Named after the Shangaan people's word for "Place of Stars", this romantic destination is spotlit each night in the most unforgettable way - a lifetime away from the glare of harsh city lights. Safari drives in the area incorporate extensive game populations. Manyeleti reserve is a rugged and thoroughly enjoyable experience.