Ruigtevlei Farm

43 reviews

Tented Camp

Reviews

4/ 5

Based on 43 reviews

Very Good

Cleanliness

3.9

Location

4.1

Value for money

3.9

Service

4.1

Safety

4.4

Lisa D

Short stay ⋅ On business

5.0

Mar 2024

Peaceful stay and convenient location. I was working at an event in the Tulbagh area for a few days and was fortunate to find space at Buffalo Drift. I unfortunately didn't get to spend a lot of time here as I was out early and back late, but I appreciated the quiet, and a good shower and comfortable bed. I stayed in a cabin right next to the Berg River, which was lovely and peaceful. This is a lovely location for a getaway to paddle on and swim in the river. The location worked well for me with a 25-minute drive to where I needed to be each day.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Room stayed in

Swamp Donkey Motel

Tanja S

Short stay

4.8

Jan 2024

Buffalo Drift is a great stay for couples, families or groups of friends. Was great, staff were superb, really impressed that whether 31 Dec or 1 Jan, any issues we had they came straight away and attended to it.

Cleanliness

4.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Lynda V

Short stay ⋅ With friends

4.6

Jan 2024

Good hot. Good, some technical problems but sorted.

Cleanliness

4.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

4.0

Shireen M

Short stay ⋅ Family with young children

5.0

Nov 2023

Otspanning. Will definitely go again.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

Margot A

Short stay ⋅ Family with young children

4.8

Jan 2023

A pleasant stay. The managers were very helpful and considerate. We do realise that the venue is marketed as more of an adult getaway resort. For a family with children, we found the river unswimmable for children due to the river being merky and not knowing the depth of the river. We would suggest to the owners considering inserting a general "swemgat", i. e. a man made pool filled with the river water on the grounds.

Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

4.0

Value for money

5.0

Derick G

Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers

4.4

May 2023

Was nice and good experience. Was a nice experience.

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Cleanliness

4.0

Service

5.0

Location

4.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

4.0

Ria S

Short stay ⋅ Family with young children

4.4

Apr 2023

Peaceful visit, nice tent. My husband and I and our two sons (6 and 8 years) stayed for 3 nights in one of Buffalo Drift's luxury tents. It is located on a farm and in a very peaceful environment with poor mobile signal (so you can completely unplug, so to speak) and many thorns (not so nice for little feet). The tent overlooks a still stretch of the river, and one cannot swim there. There is a part of the river that is swimmable a few meters up. We didn't swim, the water didn't move and we were careful because you couldn't see through it. The only other place to cool off is the 'damcuzzi' at the tent which is filled with river water. We were able to cool off, but the boys usually look for more space to play in the water. The 'damcuzzi' can also be heated by a fire and we did that too, and enjoyed it. Just be aware that this is river water, and not clean, clear water. The fact that the tent has real beds in it was very comfortable (even though the bunk bed's mattresses are thin) and we slept well. The big convenience was the bathroom that was built right into the tent. The water was nice and warm (although not very strong in the shower) and there is a toilet connected to a septic tank under the tent. You could smell the tank sometimes and it wasn't always pleasant, but having your own bathroom made up for it. The view from the tent is over the river and you are staring into a few trees, and even though it is in nature, one cannot look far or actually see a sunset or sunrise. The 'kitchen' was ok, most of the cutlery and the pan and the two plate stove are very old. When we wanted a two-point plug, the staff quickly provided it. The water in the tap is undrinkable. Drinking water is provided in a 5l jug. There are a lot of insects at night, so pack some music. I also took a mosquito net and it worked well. We took our bikes, and had quite a few flat wheels due to all the thorns on the farm. There is an off-road bike track that the boys and my husband rode on, but it is not very well maintained. Furthermore, one can only drive on a few dirt roads. (There is another farm, "The Farm" nearby where there is better cycling, but we did not see it ourselves.). Unfortunately, our car's wheel got a nail in it, and we had to replace it. If there is loadshedding after sunset, the taps do not work. The solar panels do provide power if the power is off during the day. There are 4 tents in a row along the river. There is quite a bit of privacy below where the braai is, but you can see each other if you stand on the stoep (deck) of the tent. We could hear the people next to our baby crying at night. The braai/hanging out area downstairs was very nice, you braai in a round steel wheel (?) that stands on the ground. I think the grill could be upgraded to something higher that is more comfortable to grill on. The tent was really nice and all the zips worked well. One feels safe inside. It also rained a bit, and everything inside was dry. Overall a pleasant experience. The staff on the farm are very friendly (specifically Lydia who came to wash our dishes every morning!) and were helpful. There isn't much to do, so go there to switch off.

Rustige kuier, lekker tent. Ek en my man en ons twee seuns (6 en 8 jaar) het vir 3 nagte in een van Buffalo Drift se luxury tents gebly. Dit is op 'n plaas geleë en in 'n baie rustige omgewing met swak selfoonsein (jy kan dus so te sê heeltemal unplug) en baie dorings (nie so lekker vir klein voetjies nie). Die tent kyk uit op 'n stilstaande stuk van die rivier, en 'n mens kan nie daar swem nie. Daar is wel 'n deel van die rivier wat swembaar is 'n paar meter op. Ons het nie geswem nie, die water het nie beweeg nie en ons was versigtig omdat mens nie deur dit kon sien nie. Die enigste ander afkoelplek is die 'damcuzzi' by die tent wat met rivierwater gevul is. Ons kon lekker afkoel, maar die seuns soek gewoonlik meer speelplek in die water. Die 'damcuzzi' kan ook warm gemaak word deur 'n vuurtjie en ons het dit ook gedoen, en geniet. Wees net bewus dat dit rivierwater is, en nie skoon, helder water nie. Die feit dat die tent regte beddens in het, was baie gemaklik (al is die bunk bed se matrassies maar dun) en ons het lekker geslaap. Die groot gerief was die badkamer wat vas aan die tent gebou is. Die water was lekker warm (al was dit nie baie sterk in die stort nie) en daar is 'n toilet wat aan 'n septiese tenk gekoppel is onder die tent. 'n Mens kan soms die tenk ruik en dit was nie altyd lekker nie, maar die feit dat jy jou eie badkamer het, het daarvoor opgemaak. Die uitsig uit die tent is oor die rivier en jy kyk in 'n paar bome vas, en al is dit in die natuur, kan 'n mens nie ver kyk of eintlik 'n sonsondergang of -opkoms sien nie. Die 'kombuisie' was ok ingerig, meeste van die messegoed en die pan en die tweeplaatstofie is baie oud. Toe ons 'n tweepunt-plug wou hê, het die personeel dit gou verskaf. Die water in die kraan is ondrinkbaar. Daar word drinkwater voorsien in 'n 5l kannetjie. Daar is baie insekte snags, so pak musiekgoed in. Ek het ook 'n muskietmasjientjie geneem en dit het goed gewerk. Ons het ons fietse geneem, en het 'n hele paar pap wiele gehad as gevolg van al die dorings op die plaas. Daar is 'n off-road bike track waarop die seuns en my man gery het, maar dit word nie baie goed instandgehou nie. Verder kan mens slegs op 'n paar grondpaaie ry. (Daar is nog 'n plaas, "The Farm" naby waar daar beter fietsryplek is, maar ons het dit nie self gesien nie.). Ongelukkig het ons motor se wiel 'n spyker in gekry, en moes ons dit omruil. As daar loadshedding is na sononder, werk die krane nie. Die sonpanele verskaf wel krag as die krag af is gedurende die dag. Daar is 4 tente in 'n ry langs die rivier. Daar is redelik privaatheid onder waar die braai is, maar mens kan mekaar sien as jy op die stoep (dek) van die tent staan. Ons kon die mense langs ons se baba snags hoor huil. Die braai/kuierplek onder was heel lekker, 'n mens braai in 'n ronde staalwiel (?) wat op die grond staan. Ek dink die braai kan opgegradeer word na iets hoër wat gemakliker is om op te braai. Die tent was regtig nice en al die zips het goed gewerk. 'n Mens voel veilig daarbinne. Dit het ook 'n bietjie gereën, en alles binne was droog. Oor die algemeen 'n aangename ondervinding. Die personeel op die plaas is baie vriendelik (spesifiek Lydia wat elke oggend ons skottelgoed kom was het!) en was behulpsaam. Daar is nie baie om te doen nie, so gaan soontoe om af te skakel.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

3.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

4.0

Nicky S

Short stay ⋅ With partner

4.2

Feb 2023

Fun stay close to Cape Town. This is a bit like glamping. It's quite rustic but fun. The damcuzzi was delightful, especially with the heat of February.

Cleanliness

4.0

Service

5.0

Location

4.0

Safety

4.0

Value for money

4.0

Thelma D

Short stay ⋅ With partner

4.4

Feb 2020

We had a great camp. Aircons worked great for the Boland heat, but it's a shame there isn't a decent swimming place. The river is there, but not very tempting.

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Cleanliness

3.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

4.0

Louise V

Short stay ⋅ With partner

5.0

Apr 2019

You hear nature! We had a lovely stay in the beautiful, peaceful scenery. The tent is wonderfully equipped, would just suggest a frying pan. The staff are very friendly and have gone out of their way. Everything was neat & clean. It is incredibly beautiful and we will recommend the place anytime. Here you can recharge well.

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Cleanliness

5.0

Service

5.0

Location

5.0

Safety

5.0

Value for money

5.0

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