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Botlierskop Tented Lodge
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About the lodge
An overview of Botlierskop Tented Lodge.
Botlierskop Tented Lodge, situated near Mossel Bay in South Africa, offers a unique and luxurious safari experience. It provides a unique and eco-friendly safari experience, making it an ideal destination for those seeking to combine adventure with luxury in a serene and natural setting.
Highlights
- Luxurious Tented Accommodations: These tents are well-equipped with all modern amenities and offer sweeping views of the landscape
- Game Viewing on guided game drives or horseback safaris
- Spa and Wellness: Perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure
- Family-Friendly
- Cultural Experiences: Learn about local cultures and communities through various interactions and excursions
You Should Know
Children 6-12 pay half price as per child rate above only if sharing with a minimum of 1 adult
The Details
Botlierskop Tented Lodge, set in the heart of the Garden Route in South Africa, offers an immersive and luxurious safari experience. The lodge is known for its breathtaking landscapes, encompassing rolling hills, deep valleys, and rich wildlife diversity.
It offers the perfect blend of comfort and authentic bush experience in each tented suite, each unit boasts with a private deck and views of the surrounding nature. The lodge also features a spa, outdoor swimming pools, and gourmet dining options, where meals are crafted from local produce and served in picturesque settings.
Price Includes
Half Board:
Arrival drink and snack, dinner, breakfast, 1 Game drive including snacks and drinks.
Full Board:
Arrival drink and snack, lunch, dinner, breakfast, 2 Game drive including snacks and drinks
Value ads
Stay 2 days: swop 1 Game drive for a horseback safari (1h or 2h)
Stay 3 days: swop Game drive for a horseback safari and Game drive for a 1 hour Spa massage treatment
Lunch can be exchanged for a picnic at a new picnic at new picnic spot free of charge for any duration of stay (no minimum nights required
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 4 Apr 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Botlierskop Tented Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
All Inclusive — Arrival drink & snack, breakfast, lunch & dinner, all local beverages (including minibar), unlimited activities from check-in to check-out, conservation fees, and two daily game drives with snacks & drinks.
R 8 490
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
All Inclusive — Arrival drink & snack, breakfast, lunch & dinner, all local beverages (including minibar), unlimited activities from check-in to check-out, conservation fees, and two daily game drives with snacks & drinks.
R 12 740
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Botlierskop Tented Lodge: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- 6+
- Game drives
- 6+
- Walking safari
- 6+
Programmes & care
Kids' programme
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Children 6+ welcome. Ages 6–11 pay half price when sharing with at least 1 adult; 12+ regarded as adults. Children's menu available.
Notable exceptions
- Tented Lodge overnight minimum age is 6 across stay, game drives and walking safaris. The reserve's Spekbos Day Visitors Centre welcomes children of all ages (game drives from age 3; a private drive can be booked for under 3s) — this applies to day visitors only, not to overnight Tented Lodge guests. Horseback safaris are 7+. Fijnebos Spa admits children 6–12 only between 08:00–10:00; adults-only from 10:00 (spa activities listed as 12+).
Horseback
Saddle up.
Horseback riding options at Botlierskop Tented Lodge. Rider experience and age requirements vary; check the details on each ride before booking.
Guided ride
Horseback Safari (1 h)
A one-hour guided horseback safari through Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, available at morning and afternoon departure slots. Priced per person at an additional charge; open to guests aged 7 and above. Can be used as a value-add swap for a game drive on a 2- or 3-night Full Board stay.
- Cost
- R510 per person
- Availability
- Subject to availability; advance booking recommended; departures 08:00–11:00 and 14:00–16:00 hourly
Guided ride
Horseback Safari (2 h)
A two-hour guided horseback safari through the game reserve, offered at morning and afternoon slots. Available at an additional charge for guests aged 7 and over, and can substitute a game drive as a Full Board value-add on qualifying stays.
- Cost
- R1020 per person
- Availability
- Subject to availability; departures 08:00–10:00 and 14:00–15:00 hourly
Half-day ride
Horseback Safari (3 h)
A three-hour guided horseback safari through Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, departing at set morning and afternoon times. Priced per person at an additional charge for guests aged 7 and above.
- Cost
- R1530 per person
- Availability
- Subject to availability; departures 09:00 and 14:00
Half-day ride
Horseback Out-ride (3.5 h)
A 3.5-hour horseback out-ride at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve — the longest single-session riding experience on offer — departing in the morning or early afternoon. Available at an additional charge for guests aged 7 and over.
- Cost
- R1820 per person
- Availability
- Subject to availability; departures 08:30 and 13:30
Polo / other riding
Pony Rides
Structured pony rides offered at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve exclusively for young children aged 6 and under, available at an additional charge.
Age limit: 6 and under only. Priced at an additional charge (exact rate not listed in excerpts).
- Availability
- Subject to availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
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From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Botlierskop Tented Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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