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Buffalo Rock Tented Camp

3.0 star property
Travelers spend days on thrilling game drives across the African savannah before gathering around a roaring firepit under star-filled skies

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Buffalo Rock Tented Camp offers a genuine wilderness retreat with excellent wildlife viewing. Guests can relax at the firepit after safaris or cool off in the outdoor pool with sun loungers. Enjoy local cuisine for all meals at the Main Deck and Boma restaurants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is 8.066.280 ₫
9.276.231 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar

Room options

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Basic Tent | Hypo-allergenic bedding, bed sheets

Basic Tent

Highlights

Balcony
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Mbombela is home to Buffalo Rock Tented Camp. Hazyview Juction Mall and Casterbridge Country Shopping are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kruger National Park and Numbi Gate. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Mbombela travel guide
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Map
139 Numbi Road, Numbi Gate, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1350

What's nearby

  • Kruger National Park which includes safari adventures, a sunset and land animals
    Kruger National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Numbi Gate
    9 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Phabeni Gate
    39 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Ilanga Mall
    58 min drive - 61.0 km
  • Mbombela Stadium
    60 min drive - 61.3 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wimpy
    18 min drive
  • KFC
    14 min drive
  • Sausage Tree Restaurant
    18 min drive
  • Debonairs Pizza
    14 min drive
  • Cafe Milano
    17 min drive

About this property

Buffalo Rock Tented Camp

Tentalow near Kruger National Park
Game and wildlife viewing, a firepit and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Main Deck and Boma, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a water dispenser and game drive on-site
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and a personal chef

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 155 for adults and from ZAR 70.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does Buffalo Rock Tented Camp have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp on 20 Mar 2026 start from 8.066.280 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Buffalo Rock Tented Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Buffalo Rock Tented Camp?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Buffalo Rock Tented Camp located?

Situated in Mbombela, this tentalow is within 1 mi (2 km) of Numbi Gate and Kruger National Park. Hazyview Juction Mall and Perry's Bridge Reptile Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Buffalo Rock Tented Camp Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This tented camp was wonderful. The staff and chef marvelous. So book here for Krugers! Then Heinrich Nieuwoudt from Echo Africa could not have been more helpful to shuttle us from Hoedspruit to Buffalo Rock! Thanks to you all
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023