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Buffalo Ridge Lodge

Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
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Buffalo Ridge Lodge
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

At first we were rather cautious about the Lodge. having sons who were 5 and 7 meant that the open plan living, the lack of barriers to semi steep drops meant that our first afternoon was stuffed full of our rather British health and safety concerns, but funnily enough within a very short time we had acclimatized beautifully and the... More

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Sandton, South Africa
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

The lodge is very well located, with the view over a waterhole where elephants, kudus, bucks come to drink. Ranger was very knowledgeable and really made a difference in the game viewing experience. The staff and service were very poor. The bill was a complete mess. Most of the food was very average, except for one dish that was really... More

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Me and my husband stayed for four nights at Buffalo Ridge as part of our honeymoon. It was our first time on safari so we were unsure what to expect. From the minute we drove into the reserve we were greeted by zebras, impala and koodos! Following this we received a very warm welcome from staff with a welcome drink.... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

We (family with 2 small children) are staying in Gaborone for 6 weeks while my wife works a stint at a hospital here, and we spent one night at Buffalo Ridge (arrived Saturday and departed Sunday). We were greeted with chilled fruit drinks (even for the kiddos) in champagne flutes on arrival and spent time enjoying the stylish and comfortable... More

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Gaborone, South-East, Botswana
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
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We stayed there for only one night. main lodge settings are wonderful. rooms are great too.. but the staff is totally lost in space.. their were some people at the reception at the time we arrived there, after that I dindt see any one there at the reception.. we were given no 6,7 lodges to stay which is bit far... More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2011
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we stayed at buffalo ridge lodge for four nights as part of our honeymoon. We absolutely loved it. From the minute we arrived we were in love with the place. The main lodge is wonderful. As we arrived we were welcomed with drinks and information from the staff. As there are only 8 lodges it is a very quiet resort... More

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Buford, Georgia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2011

I have been to Buffalo Ridge 3 times in the last year since move to Gaborone, I think that says it all but I will tell you more. Your experience starts with your arrival at the lodge, where the staff welcomes you with open arms. Then things get even better when you arrive at your chalet. The rooms are gorgeous,... More

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2011
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We were there for 3 nights over new years. It was the worst bush experience ever. The lodge is lovely and the setting great but the staff is totally lost in space and, they messed up our travel schedule and did not bother to get up and prepare the coffee for the morning game runs., closed the kitchen and service... More

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Hamburg, Germany
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2010
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The accomodation itself was nice decorated and from our chalets we enjoyed a wonderful view! The Game Drives were ok. We saw many animals - but the explanations of the ranger was quite poor. You had to ask for each detail and he did not explain why we go to which place. The meals were rather terrible and not 5... More

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nottingham
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2010

The game drives were amazing, Lazarus did a great job of putting us in the right place to catch brilliant sites. Clearly there is a bit of luck involved but sometimes it really did seem like he had them cued up in the wings waiting to surprise us and he had a new location every drive to give us different... More

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