Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Gonnakraal Road, Mossel Bay 6503 South Africa
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Situated between Mossel Bay and George, Botlierskop Private Game reserve offers a great diversity of wildlife with more that 26 different animal species and over 200 bird species. Botlierskop reserve is stretching over 4200 ha of mountains and grasslands. Overnight in luxury tented suites situated close to the river. Each of the 17 air-conditioned luxury-tented suites at Botlierskop is elegantly decorated in a romantic colonial theme with 4-poster beds draped with mosquito nets. The en-suite bathrooms are lavishly equipped with deep baths and an outdoor bush shower with stunning views. The Manor house on the reserve has 7 rooms with views over the plains and good game viewing opportunities. Some rooms has baths and showers some only showers. Activities offered includes, guided game drives, horse back safaris, bush walks and spa treatments. Game includes lions, elephants, buffalo's, rhino'giraffes, black impala, zebra and many more.
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Infinity pool
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Special diet menus
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Non-smoking hotel
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Gonnakraal Road, Mossel Bay 6503 South Africa
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Incredible 3 day two night visit, staying in the the super deluxe tented suits with outrageously good views of the valley. We had Alex as our guide for the four drives and he was superb. He was extremely knowledgeable and very patient with our, sometimes very silly, questions. Alex really made the experience extra special and was exceptionally good at locating the lions and leopards in particular.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We booked into the sunset game drive as external clients and absolutely loved it!! Our guide was honestly excellent, and we spotted rhino (one with a 6-week old baby), hippo, elephants, wildebeest, nyala, zebra, impala, and so much more. He had a wealth of knowledge about the flora and fauna and was fascinating to listen to. And there is nothing like an African sunset safari. Just magical!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Botlierskop game reserve has 3 different accommodations - we were in the Village Lodge. The rooms are spacious and have comfortable beds with mosquito netting. Rooms are not well isolated for sound and one can hear the neighbors very well, unfortunately. There is a nice garden and a swimming pool. Restaurant is tastefully designed and offers outside seating. Wifi works well. Breakfast is ok: one has to choose between 3 mutually exclusive options (additionally there is a buffet with fruit and toast with cheese/jam), but if you want capuchino, you have to pay separately. The other meals on offer in the restaurant are not great, and are sub-par for the prices charged. You can park your car near the guest house. This area is not locked, but is so far from the main road, that this does not feel unsafe. The area is beautiful, the game drives are nice and the rangers enthousiast and informative. There are not that many animals though (2 lions, 5 elephants, 6 giraffes), but quite a lot of tourists, so you’ll need a few drives to see all species.…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Jaco Koekemoer, General Manager at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Responded 1 week ago
Dear 147wimw, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your stay at Botlierskop Game Reserve, particularly in the Village Lodge. We appreciate your insights, and we're glad to hear that you enjoyed the spacious rooms, comfortable beds with mosquito netting, and the beautiful garden with a swimming pool. We acknowledge your feedback regarding the sound isolation in the rooms and apologize for any inconvenience caused. Your observations about the Wi-Fi, breakfast options, and the additional charge for cappuccino are duly noted, and we'll certainly take them into consideration as we strive to enhance our offerings. We're pleased that you found the game drives enjoyable with enthusiastic and informative rangers. We understand your comments about the number of animals, and we'd like to provide some context. Our conservation efforts aim to maintain a balanced ecosystem, and having a limited number of animals is intentional. Overpopulation can lead to habitat degradation, competition for resources, and an imbalance in the ecosystem. Rest assured, our approach is rooted in ecological sustainability, and we appreciate your understanding. Your feedback on the restaurant offerings and pricing is invaluable, and we'll review these aspects to ensure we provide a more satisfactory dining experience for our guests. We thank you for choosing Botlierskop Game Reserve and for sharing your observations. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for an even more enjoyable experience in the future. Best regards, Botlierskop Game Reserve Management
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What a great place for a nature break! Staff are great. They deal with the wildlife in what seems the best way possible for them. Guides are thoughtful and there for the maintenance of the animals and their best interests. They are involved in education of up and coming wildlife carers which is essential. Food is amazing. The accomodation ins outstanding and the facilities match. No faults we could see. L Enjoy your stay!!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: An enjoyable place for a treat!
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Response from Jaco Koekemoer, General Manager at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great nature break at our facility and that our staff, wildlife management practices, and guides contributed to a positive experience for you. It's heartening to know that you appreciate our commitment to the well-being of the wildlife and our efforts in educating future wildlife carers. We believe in fostering a connection between our visitors and the importance of wildlife conservation. We're also delighted that you enjoyed the food, found the accommodation outstanding, and were satisfied with our facilities. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're grateful for your recognition of our efforts. Thank you for choosing us for your nature break, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay in the future! Best regards,
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Magnificent place, wonderful experience, to recommend without any hesitation. Go for it. We appreciated the beauty of the reserve, the incredible horseback riding, the quality of the SPA, the restaurant is superb. We loved it so much, we returned a second time for a horseback safari. Congratulations to the whole team
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Jaco Koekemoer, General Manager at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Dubois-Del, Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear that you consider our place a "paradise on Earth" and had a wonderful experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your positive feedback. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the beauty of the reserve, the incredible horseback riding, and the quality of our spa. We're also thrilled that you found our restaurant superb and that your experience was so memorable that you returned for a second horseback safari. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're honoured to have provided you with such positive and enjoyable experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures and relaxation in the future. Thank you for choosing us, and until next time, take care! Best regards, Botlierskop Marketing Team
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The Botlierskop game reserve is like something out of a film set. Miss Gucci loved the luxury apartment with jacuzzi and bath. The food was excellent, beef, chicken and vegetarian options which could all be delivered as room service. The rooms were all very clean and of exceptional quality. Thank you Yollandi! If Safari isn't enough there is also a great gym and spa. The massages were some of the best Miss Gucci has ever had. The Safaris were brilliant. We saw lions, Buffalos, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, zebras and mamy more. The guides were informed and enthusiastic to pass on information. Robert and Nyasha were great and their passion for animals and wildlife shone through. Thank you for the trip of a life time. Miss Gucci felt at one with nature whilst sipping on wine in the Jacuzzi.…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Jaco Koekemoer, General Manager at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Responded 31 Oct 2023
Dear Lewis G, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Botlierskop Game Reserve. We are thrilled to hear about the fantastic time you and Miss Gucci had during your visit. It warms our hearts to know that Miss Gucci enjoyed the luxurious apartment with the jacuzzi and bath, as well as the excellent food options available, including room service. Your kind words about the cleanliness and quality of our rooms are greatly appreciated, and we'll be sure to pass on your gratitude to Yollandi. It's also fantastic to hear that you had such an enjoyable time on the Safaris. The list of animals you encountered is truly remarkable, and we're delighted that our guides, Robert and Nyasha, were able to make your wildlife experience so informative and engaging. We take pride in their passion for animals and wildlife, and we'll be sure to let them know about your kind words. We appreciate your kind review and are thrilled that you both had a trip of a lifetime. Sipping on wine in the jacuzzi and feeling at one with nature is a beautiful image, and we're delighted we could provide that experience. We look forward to welcoming you and Miss Gucci back to Botlierskop Game Reserve in the future for more unforgettable memories. Best wishes, Marketing Team Botlierskop Game Reserve
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For an authentic game drive experience in the Western Cape this is brilliant. Really good value for money. Well run and we saw four of the big five in a three hour drive! Knowledgeable and affable guide made the experience informative & fun. Truck had good suspension but avoid the back behind the back wheel as it’s bumpy. My teenager loved it though! Provided with warm ponchos when it got colder & windy in the late afternoon & a sherry or orange juice with wipes for the dust when we finished the drive a very thoughtful idea. Recommend eating lunch there if in an afternoon drive. Delicious food & friendly service. Shame the day centre was closed for refurbishment as I rather liked the idea of a swim in the lovely pool or a spa treatment! The accommodation looked lovely with incredible views over the reserve but it pricey so we stayed in Mossel Bay a short drive away. Highly recommend this game drive reserve.…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Not many toilets in the centre but the assume the refurbished day centre will have many more.
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Responded 31 Oct 2023
Dear Rachel B, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback about your experience at Botlierskop! We greatly appreciate your kind words and are delighted to hear that you found our game drive authentic and valuable for money. It's fantastic to know that you had a successful safari with the chance to see four of the big five during the three-hour drive. We're glad your guide was able to make the experience informative and fun; our team takes great pride in their knowledge and affability. We take note of your feedback regarding the seating in the truck and will work on ensuring a more comfortable experience for our guests in the future. We're pleased to hear that your teenager enjoyed the adventure! The provision of warm ponchos, sherry, orange juice, and dust wipes is part of our commitment to making your visit as comfortable as possible, so we're glad you appreciated those thoughtful touches. It's unfortunate that you just missed our day center's opening as it is looking spectacular, but we hope you'll have the chance to enjoy our pool and spa facilities on your next trip. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future. Thank you for choosing Botlierskop, and we look forward to serving you again. Best regards, Marketing Team Botlierskop Game Reserve & Villas
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We have been to Botlierskop on 4 occasions. It has always been a fabulous experience. Stayed in De Luxe tented suites and Bush Villas. However we were disappointed with overall service on our last stay recently in September. Called for porter to check out luggage. No one arrived. We carried our own luggage to our car past reception area and absolutely no assistance. Hardly a welcome on arrival. Restaurant service also sub standard. I sincerely hope they read my message and up their standard to what one would expect. We were truly disappointed.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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tgusdorff wrote a review Sept 2023
Washington DC, District of Columbia81 contributions101 helpful votes
The lodge is very luxurious and the rooms were superb with close views of animals and flora.The food was excellent and!the menu had lots of choices. The game drives are set up for first time Safari visitors who want to see the Big Four in a short period of time. We had the same guide for 2 drives and we got the same script and same short time to view the different animals. I had asked to be with a different guide so I would get !varied lookat the animsls..this didn't happen. Also, our guide let the others in the vehicle talk constantly and loudly Were were very happy to see rhino and hippo which we haven't seen in a while ,so our overall experience was!very goog
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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With the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains as a backdrop and sweeping views out over the glistening Indian Ocean below, lies Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. It is simply breathtaking beauty on this 4,200 hectare reserve. It’s a long day out there so you need to make sure you have something in your stomach before you begin your journey. I had their hot ham cheese sandwich and it was good.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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US$443 - US$604 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Which popular attractions are close to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?
Nearby attractions include La Chocolaterie Rococo (4.6 miles), Experience @ Hakuna Matata Game Farm (4.2 miles), and Great Brak River Museum (4.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a fireplace.
What food & drink options are available at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?
Conveniently located restaurants include Peperboom Restaurant, Gin & Wine Boutique, De Vette Mossel Groot Brak, and Die Ou Pastorie Teetuin.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a sauna during their stay.
Does Botlierskop Private Game Reserve have airport transportation?
Yes, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Does Botlierskop Private Game Reserve have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.