10/10 Excellent
Carol, El Dorado Hills
Travelled with family
17 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carol
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Buffalo Rock Tented Camp
3.0 star property
Tentalow with free parking, near Kruger National Park
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Pool
- Breakfast available
- Housekeeping
- Parking included
- Restaurant
Explore the area
139 Numbi Road, Numbi Gate, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1350
- Numbi Gate17 min walk
- Kruger National Park17 min walk
- Phabeni Gate36 min drive
- Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)60 min drive
Room options
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Basic Tent
Highlights
Balcony
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
- 48 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the area
Mbombela
At Buffalo Rock Tented Camp you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Kruger National Park and Numbi Gate. Highlights at this tentalow include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Main Deck and Boma, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the tentalow's own lounge bar. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Additionally, you'll find a water dispenser. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 5:30 AM and 9:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Mbombela tentalow include Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and Hazyview Juction Mall.
What's nearby
- Numbi Gate - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Elephant Whispers - 24 min drive - 19.6 km
- Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 32 min drive - 24.9 km
- Phabeni Gate - 36 min drive - 30.4 km
- Paul Kruger Gate - 65 min drive - 59.8 km
Getting around
- Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
- KFC - 14 min drive
- Sausage Tree Restaurant - 18 min drive
- Debonairs Pizza - 14 min drive
- KFC - 14 min drive
About this property
Buffalo Rock Tented Camp
Tentalow with free parking, near Kruger National Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffalo Rock Tented Camp also features an outdoor pool and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Mbombela tentalow.
- 12 guestrooms or units
- Built in 2015
- Poolside lounge chairs
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Smoking in designated areas
- Water dispenser
- Bar or lounge
- Dining venue
Buffalo Rock Tented Camp offers 12 accommodations. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Zulu
Property amenities
Parking and transport
- Free self parking on site
Food and drink
- Daily buffet breakfast available 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 155 for adults and ZAR 70.50 for children
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Restaurants on site
- Main Deck and Boma
Family friendly
- Outdoor pool
Conveniences
- Guidebooks
- Limited-hour front desk
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
- Firepit
- Pool loungers
Accessibility
- No lift
More
- At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- Built in 2015
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Designated smoking areas
- Local artist showcase
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Chef service
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 155 for adults and from ZAR 70.50 for children
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property uses solar energy.
We should mention
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
Buffalo Rock Tented Camp Mbombela
Buffalo Rock Tented Camp Safari/Tentalow
Buffalo Rock Tented Camp Safari/Tentalow Mbombela
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?
Buffalo Rock Tented Camp offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Is parking available at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?
Yep, Buffalo Rock Tented Camp has a free self car park.
Does Buffalo Rock Tented Camp have a pool?
Buffalo Rock Tented Camp has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.
What makes Buffalo Rock Tented Camp a romantic place to stay?
A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp.
Does Buffalo Rock Tented Camp serve breakfast?
Yep, buffet brekkie is served daily between 5:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?
No, Buffalo Rock Tented Camp does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?
What time are check-in & check-out at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.
Buffalo Rock Tented Camp Reviews
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Staff & service
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