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Lodge · Garden Route
Botlierskop Village Lodge
Botlierskop Village Lodge sits on a private Big Five reserve in the Garden Route, an hour east of George. Family-friendly chalets look out over a working game reserve where lions, elephants, rhino and buffalo roam. Twice-daily game drives, full board and easy access from the coast make it a practical safari stop on a Cape-to-Garden-Route itinerary.
From R 4 720 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · Garden Route
Botlierskop Village Lodge
From R 4 720 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowBotlierskop Village Lodge sits on a private Big Five reserve in the Garden Route, an hour east of George. Family-friendly chalets look out over a working game reserve where lions, elephants, rhino and buffalo roam. Twice-daily game drives, full board and easy access from the coast make it a practical safari stop on a Cape-to-Garden-Route itinerary.
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About the lodge
An overview of Botlierskop Village Lodge.
Botlierskop Village Lodge sits on a private Big Five reserve in the Garden Route, an hour east of George. Family-friendly chalets look out over a working game reserve where lions, elephants, rhino and buffalo roam. Twice-daily game drives, full board and easy access from the coast make it a practical safari stop on a Cape-to-Garden-Route itinerary.
Highlights
- Big Five game viewing on a private reserve within the Garden Route
- Twice-daily open-vehicle game drives with snacks and drinks included
- Family-friendly chalets suited to multi-generational travel
- All meals included, from breakfast through to dinner
- Easy pairing with Cape Town, the Winelands and coastal stops
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome at the Village Lodge
- Age restrictions may apply on game drives for very young children
- Malaria-free reserve, which suits families and older guests
The Details
Location
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve covers several thousand acres of coastal fynbos and river valley between Mossel Bay and George, about a four-hour drive east of Cape Town. The reserve sits close enough to the N2 to slot into a Garden Route self-drive, yet feels remote once you are through the gate.
The Village Lodge is the family-focused option on the reserve, set apart from the tented Bush Villas and River Lodge. Chalets look out onto the bush and a central pool area anchors the property.
Accommodation
Chalets at the Village Lodge are built for families and small groups, with configurations that sleep two to four guests. Rooms are simply furnished with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and private verandas facing the reserve.
Dining
All meals are served at the main lodge restaurant. Breakfast follows the morning game drive, lunch runs through the middle of the day, and dinner is a set menu of South African dishes. An arrival drink and snack welcome you on the day of check-in.
Activities
Two game drives run daily, morning and afternoon, in open vehicles with a ranger. The reserve carries lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard alongside general plains game. Drinks and snacks are served on drive. Guided walks, horseback rides and spa treatments can be arranged at extra cost.
Price Includes
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Arrival drink and welcome snack
- Two game drives daily on the private reserve
- Snacks and drinks served on game drives
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 30 Sept 2027
Peak / migration
1 Aug 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
Full Board - All meals, arrival drink and snack, 2 x game drives daily including snacks and drinks
R 4 720
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
Full Board - All meals, arrival drink and snack, 2 x game drives daily including snacks and drinks
R 7 390
per person · night
Green season
1 May 2027 – 30 Sept 2027
Full Board - All meals, arrival drink and snack, 2 x game drives daily including snacks and drinks
R 5 660
per person · night
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.
Current offers
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Long stay
Longer stays are rewarded with included activity trades on the Full Board basis, at no extra charge. On a two-night stay you may exchange one game drive for a one-hour horseback safari, while on a three-night stay you may exchange one game drive for a one-hour horseback safari and a second game drive for a one-hour spa treatment.
Family
Children of all ages are welcome, and those under three stay free of charge when sharing with their parents, paying only for meals and activities. Children aged three to five pay 30 per cent of the adult rate and children aged six to eleven pay 50 per cent, in both cases only when sharing with at least one adult. The Kids Club is included at no extra cost on the Full Board basis.
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