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!

LIFE ALONG THE RIVER | BotlierskopShaped by 14 km of natural river systems, Botlierskop is a rich mosaic of fynbos, thic...
04/11/2026

LIFE ALONG THE RIVER | Botlierskop

Shaped by 14 km of natural river systems, Botlierskop is a rich mosaic of fynbos, thickets, rolling pastures and fertile valleys. These waterways sustain diverse habitats and provide a lifeline for the wildlife that calls the reserve home.

📸 Jared Meyer

NOVEMBER IN GOLDEN LIGHT | BotlierskopA new month begins with golden skies and a buffalo making its way through the last...
01/11/2026

NOVEMBER IN GOLDEN LIGHT | Botlierskop

A new month begins with golden skies and a buffalo making its way through the last light of the day.

A beautiful moment that reflects the wildlife and natural landscapes we are dedicated to protecting.

📸 Jared Meyer

GRACE IN EVERY STEP | GiraffesWith their distinctive markings and effortless elegance, giraffes bring a special kind of ...
30/10/2026

GRACE IN EVERY STEP | Giraffes

With their distinctive markings and effortless elegance, giraffes bring a special kind of beauty to every safari moment.

A glimpse of the natural beauty that makes Botlierskop so special.

📸 Nicolás Marín

28/10/2026

STAND YOUR GROUND | WHEN THE TABLES TURN

In the wild, things don't always go as expected. Sometimes, a little courage is all it takes to turn the tables.

🎥 Jared Meyer

STRIPES IN THE WILD | A Special SightingBeautiful moments between a zebra mother and her little one, a heartwarming remi...
25/10/2026

STRIPES IN THE WILD | A Special Sighting

Beautiful moments between a zebra mother and her little one, a heartwarming reminder of the special bonds found in the wild. Captured by Nicolás Marín during his visit to Botlierskop.

BOTANICAL TREASURES OF BOTLIERSKOP | beauty worth protectingBeyond the wildlife, Botlierskop is home to a remarkable div...
23/10/2026

BOTANICAL TREASURES OF BOTLIERSKOP | beauty worth protecting

Beyond the wildlife, Botlierskop is home to a remarkable diversity of plant life, forming part of our precious botanical heritage.

The second photograph features Tulista kingiana, a rare and threatened succulent and a reminder of the importance of protecting these extraordinary natural treasures.

📸 Photos by Jared Meyer

LIFE ON THE RESERVE | Moments in NatureFrom a lioness making her presence known to the smaller, fascinating moments of e...
21/10/2026

LIFE ON THE RESERVE | Moments in Nature

From a lioness making her presence known to the smaller, fascinating moments of everyday life, there’s always something happening at Botlierskop.

A beautiful collection of wildlife encounters, captured through the lens of our Field Guide, Lounice Janse Van Rensburg.

📸 Photos by Lounice Janse Van Rensburg

20/10/2026
BIRDLIFE AT BOTLIERSKOP | WILD & BEAUTIFULA glimpse into some of the beautiful birdlife found at Botlierskop, from strik...
18/10/2026

BIRDLIFE AT BOTLIERSKOP | WILD & BEAUTIFUL

A glimpse into some of the beautiful birdlife found at Botlierskop, from striking colours to the smallest details that make each species so special.

Beautifully captured by Jared Meyer.

WORLD FOOD DAY | A TASTE OF BOTLIERSKOPFrom delicious dishes to shared meals and memorable moments around the table, foo...
16/10/2026

WORLD FOOD DAY | A TASTE OF BOTLIERSKOP

From delicious dishes to shared meals and memorable moments around the table, food brings us together in the most beautiful way.

This World Food Day, we celebrate the flavours we love, the people who make every meal special, and the local suppliers who bring fresh, quality ingredients to our kitchens.

Captured by Hayden Brown, Arné Mulle.

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

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