Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

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Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

Discover luxury in nature at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Exclusive experiences in South Africa's Fynbos Kingdom.
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We are open to overnight guests as well as day visitors. Situated in Little Brak River, on the Garden Route close to Mossel Bay. Botlierskop is home to free roaming wildlife including lions, cheetah, white rhino, buffalo and elephants. We also have giraffes, hippos, the endangered Cape Mountain Zebra and Bontebok as well as the rare black impala and golden wildebeest. We are also home to a variety

of antelope including water-buck, eland, springboks and more! The reserve offers a variety of accommodation options; we have our Luxury Tented Lodge with Tented Suites overlooking the mountains and river below where wildlife come to drink. The Fireplace Restaurant is conveniently at the Tented Lodge with open spacious decks with pool overlooking the river and a big fire in the evenings with African drumming. Our child-friendly Village Lodge, on the Northern side of the reserve was built with families in mind with lots of space and play areas for the little ones. There are plenty of activities to keep the children entertained. Our self-catering Bush Villas are tucked away in a Northern corner of the reserve and is where luxury, privacy and wildlife meet. Fully equipped self-catering villas overlooking an active waterhole that wildlife frequently visit. Our Day Visitor Facilities were designed for day visitors with limited time to also be able to experience Botlierskop. With Spekbos Restaurant, spacious deck overlooking the grassy plains where wildlife freely roams, curio shop, leisure area with children’s playground, pool, luxury picnic spots and a variety of activities on offer. Activities for overnight guests as well as day visitors includes: 3-hour guided game drives, horseback safaris, veterinary safaris and guided bush trails. We believe in creating space, space for nature to thrive and for wildlife to call home. The balance of hospitality, conservation and community is what sets us apart, and has been at our core from the very beginning. Come experience a uniquely South African Safari right here on the Garden Route!

03/06/2026

BUFFALO SPOTTING | Out on the reserve 🐃

A few recent buffalo sightings captured by Jared out on the reserve. Powerful, unmistakable, and always a favourite to see on safari.

📸 Jared Meyer

31/05/2026

COSY SEASON | Winter at Botlierskop

Slow mornings by the fire and unforgettable moments surrounded by nature. Winter at Botlierskop offers the perfect balance of comfort, tranquillity, and adventure.

Exclusive winter offers are available for South African guests at our Bush Villas (self-catering) and Village Lodge — where children of all ages are welcome.

For bookings and enquiries:
📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp +27 82 545 5230

Please note: Our Tented Lodge is currently under renovation and will reopen on 4 July 2026. Don’t miss the exciting new experiences that will be unveiled.

29/05/2026

WILDLY BEAUTIFUL | Moments worth noticing

Quiet encounters, and unforgettable moments from life on the reserve, beautifully captured through the lens of our Field Guide, Lounice Janse Van Rensburg.

27/05/2026

A QUIET MOMENT | The softer side of the wild

Fast, fierce… and sometimes unexpectedly wholesome. A special moment between our cheetahs, captured mid-groom, proof that even the wild has its gentler side.

📸Beautifully captured by Jared Meyer

24/05/2026

KING OF THE WILD | Roar of the Lion

As night settles over Botlierskop, the king makes his presence known.

🎥 Captured by @‌vlakvark_se_fotos

22/05/2026

A GENTLE PAUSE | Peaceful Moments

Take a moment to slow down and soak in the beauty of nature, Sometimes it’s these peaceful encounters that stay with us the longest.

🎥 Stunning footage captured by Jared Meyer

21/05/2026

A RARE MOMENT | The caracal

Rarely seen and always unforgettable, this special caracal sighting, captured by our field guide Jared, offers a glimpse of one of the reserve’s most remarkable predators. Quiet, powerful, and strikingly beautiful, moments like these remind us that the wild still holds surprises.

📸 Beautifully captured by Jared Meyer

17/05/2026

THE BEAUTY OF FYNBOS | More than just the view

From intricate textures to vibrant indigenous blooms, these moments, captured by our field guide Jared during recent Fynbos training, reveal a side of Botlierskop that often goes unnoticed. Quiet details, incredible diversity, and landscapes that feel almost unreal.

Fynbos is one of the world’s richest floral kingdoms, and protecting it remains an important part of the reserve’s conservation journey.

📸 Beautifully captured by Jared Meyer

15/05/2026

DAYS WELL SPENT | Botlierskop Day Visitor Facilities

Poolside views, picnic spots, good food, and unforgettable safari moments. Whether you’re here to unwind, explore, or head out in search of wildlife, every visit offers something unique.

And the views? Always worth it.

🎥 Videos by Karlien Muller & Nerina Schoeman

13/05/2026

WILD MOMENT | Elephant Encounters

Elephants and buffalo crossing paths — pure, unpredictable wilderness unfolding in real time.

Captured by our field guide, Jared Meyer 📸

Address

Botlierskop Reserve, Mossel Bay, Gonnakraal Near Little Brak River
Klein-Brakrivier
6503

Telephone

+27443330021

Website

http://www.botlierskop.co.za/

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