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A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a stone wall, and a view of a river and hills. - Botlierskop Private Game Reserve (Klein Brak River)
A spacious room with a large window, a fireplace, a sofa, a bed, and a dining area. - Botlierskop Private Game Reserve (Klein Brak River)
A modern dining area with a long table set for multiple guests, overhead lighting, and a view of the outdoors. - Botlierskop Private Game Reserve (Klein Brak River)
A modern building with a water feature and a view of the surrounding hills. - Botlierskop Private Game Reserve (Klein Brak River)
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair, with a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows. - Botlierskop Private Game Reserve (Klein Brak River)
Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Luxury lodge by the river

A free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like fishing and horseback riding at this lodge. Indulge in a body wrap, a body treatment, and a massage at Fijnebos Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar are available to all guests.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Tented Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A modern bedroom with a canopy bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a large mirror.

Luxury tented suite

  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a large window, and a view of nature.

Super-Deluxe Tented suite

  • River view
  • 115 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Superior Tented Suite

  • 115 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Tented Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Tented Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Klein Brak River, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve is near the airport and on a river. Hartenbos Seefront and Langeberg Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and skydiving. Visit our Klein Brak River travel guide
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Little Brak River District, Mossel Bay, Klein Brak River, Western Cape, 6503

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, boats, and residential buildings.
    Santos Beach
    30 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hartenbos Seefront
    22 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    32 min drive - 19.6 miles
  • Fancourt Golf Estate
    47 min drive - 31.2 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salt & Copper
    15 min drive
  • Klipheuwel Padstal
    11 min drive
  • De Kleine Loerie
    11 min drive
  • Spekbos
    2 min walk
  • My Beker Loop Oor
    17 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • The Fire Place

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 2000 per stay (for stays between 1 January - 31 December)
  • Resort fee: ZAR 660 per accommodation, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Internet access
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per room (one way)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Botlierskop Private Game Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Botlierskop Private Game Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Botlierskop Private Game Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 650 per room applies.

Where is Botlierskop Private Game Reserve located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury lodge is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and within 9 mi (15 km) of Diaz Beach and ATKV Hartenbos Museum of the Great Trek. Hartenbos Seefront and Langeberg Mall are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greate views, clean and luxury rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room spotless , view incredible in amongst the wildlife
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This is a great property as it has a range of stay options plus a separate place for day visitors who want to do a game drive. The 'tent' was quite luxurious and game drives informative and exciting. i liked the option to pay what you use and not just an 'all inclusive' which is better value for people who don't eat and drink huge amounts. Fully recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed in many beautiful hotels around the world, but Botlierskop is, without question, the best hotel I’ve ever experienced. Booked 1 night, stayed 2 - best decision we made. One night isn't enough! We don’t often return to the same place, but we’ll definitely be back. The setting, the people, the service, the wildlife — it all came together to create a truly unforgettable stay. We stayed in a deluxe tent, which was stunning and incrediblycomfortable. The spa was equally impressive. What really sets this reserve apart is the attention to detail and level of service. The staff were warm, professional, and genuinely passionate. Huge thanks to the lovely reception team, the knowledgeable and funny sommelier, our amazing guides (especially Kali on our game drive and Victor for horse riding), and Jeclan the porter, who made us feel so welcome. We also had another wonderful guide on our morning game drive, extremely knowledgeable, though we sadly missed his name. The reserve is huge, spanning two valleys, and unlike other reserves, all animals live in the same natural environment. Animals roam freely, just as they would in the wild. The commitment to conservation is clear — from maintaining ecological balance to protecting endangered specie. You can feel that wildlife and nature come first here. We even had the once-in-a-lifetime experience of horse riding beside giraffes. We highly recommend doing both the morning and evening game drives — each offers something unique.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very beautiful hotel and has amazing safari grounds. Rooms are beautiful, clean and inviting. Overall very expensive for what you get and has a lot of hidden fees on arrival. It is a shame that things such as breakfast or activities are not included or discounted with the significant cost of a room per night. We paid approximately AU$1500 per night and only received the hotel room. Even arrival drinks come at a cost. The experiences such as the safari tour and horse riding were excellent, and the staff members were fantastic. However, staff at the guest services and throughout the hotel facilities were not inviting and often ignored guests. Would think with the price paid and 5-star experience customer service would be better. When seated for dinner and breakfast you have a designated seated table for your room. If asked to sit in an alternative place staff members respond by stating "the viewing tables and window seating is for those guests who have paid more money and stay for longer". Understandable, however, due to the large period of time provided for breakfast and dinner perhaps guests could sit where seats are available. I would recommend doing the safari tour/alternative activities as a day trip only and not staying at the hotel. You can visit this hotel and have the same experiences - with much less of a cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect place to get away for a few days. Spacious cabin with a beautiful view. Exceptionally friendly and accommodating staff. The restaurant was also excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge with exquisite views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful

A peace of heaven, wonderful staff and class facilities. We back ASAP
Reflection of a wonderful stay
Day facility for tourists
Bird life dream.
Swimming pool with a view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice private reserve

Spend one night at hotel traveling from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. Hotel was very nice and would have liked to have spent more time participating in the activities. Back door of room opened onto the reserve and could see animals grazing from the room. Very nice place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Limited transportation! They need to work on this
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unterkunft war superschön nur Wetter nicht so gut und haben bei der Safari echt wenig Tiere gesehen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived far too early for room check-in, but they took our suitcases and stored them until later. After filling out the various registration forms, we signed up for an afternoon safari and had some lunch whilst we waited. The safari was excellent, with the guide asking what we'd most like to see, and then drove round the reserve until we could find the various animals on our wish list. The Guide was excellent, obviously knowledgeable and quite witty - all of which making for a great afternoon out. When we got back, out cases had been put into our room/tent. Our meals were first class and the whole experience something to treasure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic place, the views are incredible. The food was really good and all the staff were all great. Our tent was lovely and as we were travelling on our honeymoon we received a welcome gift on arrival. During our stay we did the game drive 2 times and saw all the animals, the game rangers have fantastic knowledge about all the animals. Hopefully we’ll be back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Such an amazing experience. Beds are very firm but other than that, everything was superb!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

L'Eden

Abbiamo passato solo una notte ed una giornata qui ma è stata un'esperienza fantastica: safari, horse riding tra giraffe, rinoceronti, antilopi e gnu. Poi relax e piscina con vista sul parco pieno di animali. Ambienti lussuosi in stile coloniale e servizio impeccabile.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Staff caring and privacy of tent .. Room cleaning..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
المكان يستحق الزيارة بكل المعايير تجربه جميله السئ ان المكان يفضل الوصول اليه في النهار لان الطريق ليس مزفلت وبعيد شوي عن المنطقة السكنيه
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Just fantastic

Incredible place with fantastic views, wildlife, food, service and luxury tents. Just perfect. I could have spent a week there easily. Staff were really friendly and helpful and the game guides extremely knowledgeable about their animals.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overall, not the best game drives or b'fast

It was a great stay, they offer a lot of activities. We did a game drive, back horse riding, tennis, and a massages. However, their safari is small compared to Kruger where I stayed previously. Only saw 2 of the big 5, elephants and lions. It would have been nice to see all. They do not have leopards in their reserve. Aside from that, the stay was great, fantastic pools and dinners at the restaurant as well as a great service. I did not like their breakfast as it lacked the choices, a lot of pork choices, but for someone who does not eat pork, there was not much to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Einfach alles ist perfekt Die Unterkunft Der Service Das Essen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It was just lovely in the valley amidst nature............
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wunderschönes sehr liebevoll eingerichtete Lodge. Wir waren im Manor Haus, hier weiterer Pool, Tiere abends inclusive Rhinozerose direkt davor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Best of the garden route private reserves

Absolutely fantastic place, wonderful staff. Difficult to find the words to express how good it is. Their commitment to their customers, staff and the animals they look after is exemplary. A memory my wife will never forget is sitting on our veranda watching a wildebeest giving birth 30m away!! I can't recommend it highly enough, 5*****
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

superschönes game resort!!! Sehr zu empfehlen!

wir waren 2 Nächte in Botlierskop und hatten ein Deluxe Zelt. Mal was ganz anderes und wirklich schön :-) Als wir nach dem Dinner zurück ins Zelt kamen , war unser Bett schon vorgewärmt. Das Housekeeping hatte die Heizdecke im Bett angeschaltet :-) Das Dinner , zugebucht für rund 21 Euro, war phantastisch und den Preis mehr als wert. Die ganze Anlage und das Personal ist einfach toll. Alle super freundlich und zuvorkommend. Der Ausblick vom Pool grandios. Gleich am 1. Tag sah man die Giraffen unten im Tal umherziehen. Wir hatten den game drive am Morgen (Abfahrt 6 Uhr) und den am Nachmittag gebucht. Je 3 Stunden. Rico, unser Fahrer,war echt klasse und hat sich wahnsinnig Mühe gegeben, damit wir auch alle Tiere zu Gesicht bekamen. Sein Fachwissen war beeindruckend und seine Erzählungen lustig und interessant. 200 Euro für 2 Personen für 2 drives waren auf jeden Fall nicht zu teuer! Im Nachhinein haben uns die Safaris in Botlierskop (das Gelände umfasst 6000 ha, ist also gar nicht so klein) besser gefallen als unser game drive im Addo elephant park wo wir (wohl aufgrund des sehr warmen Tages) in 6 Stunden fast nur Elefanten und Zebras gesehen haben.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018