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Buffalo Tented Lodge

★★★ Letaba Runch Game Reserve, Phalaborwa, ZA

10 guest rating· 2 reviews

About this hotel

Immersive Safari Adventure

Embark on a thrilling safari adventure at Buffalo Tented Lodge. Explore the beauty of the national park surrounding the lodge and witness stunning wildlife up close.

Delicious Dining and Relaxation

Indulge in delectable meals at the lodge's restaurant or enjoy 24-hour room service. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and savor a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.

Convenient Amenities and Services

Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, tour assistance, and a picnic area. With dry cleaning services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage available, your stay will be seamless. Secure free parking on-site and easily access the airport shuttle service.

To book your unforgettable stay at Buffalo Tented Lodge, visit our website or call now.

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Rooms & rates

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Free self parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking area
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  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Firepit
  • Firewood (free)
  • Game viewing on site
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Organic food
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Safari on site
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Walkway to water
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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Letaba Runch Game Reserve, Phalaborwa, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say102 reviews

Guest review

10.0

There's nothing to dislike about the property, I've been in lodges before but the property of this lodge cannot be matched I liked it so much, just exquisite.

Verified traveler · 2019-10-24

Great camp to stay in the bush

10.0

We had very good experience at the lodge. The best place for wild life experience. I enjoyed the meal and Safari Activities Very nice rustic bush lodge

Verified traveler · 2019-10-19

Good to know

* Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

* No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

* Contactless check-in is available.

* At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

* The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 19 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Covid

Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Covid

Negative COVID-19 test result must have been issued within a specific period before check-in: 72 hours

Pets

Service animals not allowed

Covid

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

General

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Covid

Onsite COVID-19 testing (PCR) is required

Covid

Minimum age for negative COVID-19 test result requirement: 19

Covid

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Covid

Negative COVID-19 test result must be of specific type(s): PCR

General

Property follows sanitization practices of GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation (global expert)

Covid

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

General

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Covid

COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 30

Health & Safety

Guests must provide health documentation

Covid

Free onsite COVID-19 testing (PCR) is available

Covid

Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 16

Guest type

Essential workers only - NO

Accessibility

No elevators

General

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

General

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Covid

Minimum age for COVID-19 test requirement: 5

General

Temperature checks are available to guests

General

Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

General

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

General

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

General

Property follows sanitization practices of Bureau Veritas (3rd party expert - Global)

General

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

General

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

General

Property follows sanitization practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)

General

Social distancing measures are in place

Payment

Cash deposit required

General

Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

General

Professional property host/manager

Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-in is available

General

Property follows sanitization practices of SGS (3rd party expert - Global)

Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

General

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

General

Masks are compulsory at the property

General

Property follows sanitization practices of WELL Health-Safety Rating (IWBI)