Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

Amazing private reserve. The attention to detail is everywhere. Pity they don’t do the game barbecue in the evenings though…

What a wonderful place to see spectacular wildlife, eat fabulous food, stay in beautiful accommodation and have amazing staff around you. Stayed three nights in a luxury tented lodge which was really beautifully decorated with a view of the mountains and river. Would love to have had a feather pillow but apart from that it really was superb. Help yourself to free port in the room which was a lovely touch. The breakfast was wonderful and varied. The evening meals were wonderful with good choice. The game drives were absolutely fantastic with the very knowledgeable and experienced Alex at the helm who told interesting stories and provided facts about the area and the animals. We saw lions, elephants, buffalo’s, rhino, cheetah, giraffe and so much more. Thank you Alex for making it a memorable experience. The reserve itself is absolutely stunning; very green and mountainous with a river running right through the middle of it. Sat relaxing by the pool we were privileged to view elephant and rhino grazing and drinking from the river. What an experience. I used the spa and had an amazing hot stone massage and facial which was carried out by the wonderful Janet…hands of an angel!! Thank you to all the staff who were friendly and professional. A shout out for the cheery and helpful Jecklin (apologies for spelling) My only one gripe and I am sorry to mention it but it was just that it happened as we arrived so made me worry what the rest of our experience would be like (obviously didn’t need to have worried) We were offered a welcome drink and after a five hour drive was needed. I asked for water and my husband asked for a cold beer. They said the beer would be charged to the room which just seemed daft. To end on a high, I would recommend this place to anyone. Do not hesitate. We will return. Thank you to all.

The bush villas are lovely and peaceful. Our highlight was the private dawn guided tour and then the dusk tour with Robert our guide. This charming gentleman is a walking encyclopaedia, showed us wonderful sights and was very sweet and patient with our 2 kids!

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible experience we had at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. A significant part of what made our visit so special was the outstanding service provided by Mill, our guide. From the moment we met her, she was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly passionate about what she does. Her deep understanding of the reserve, its wildlife, and the environment truly enhanced our experience. She not only ensured that we had an unforgettable safari but also went above and beyond to make our trip feel personal and memorable. Mill’s enthusiasm, patience, and dedication to providing a top-tier guest experience deserve recognition. She is a true asset to your team, and we are grateful for the time we spent with her. Mill explained how ethical is the reserve and explained it in detail. She answered all our questions and concerns. Highly recommend it the whole crew is amazing .

Our family of 7 - 5 adults and 2 teenagers had the most marvelous time at Botlierskop. Our guide, Jeandre, was extremely knowledgeable about the animals, birds & plant life. He took great care in searching for the animals. We saw the lions, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses, cheetahs, giraffe & many other animals. We also saw the national bird, the blue crane. The private game reserve was well laid out and had spectacular views. Botlierskop was definitely the highlight of our 2 1/2 week trip to the western Cape area. I highly recommend Botlierskop. Anne USA.