Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

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!

RIVER GIANTS | Hippo momentsA few incredible hippo moments captured by Jared out on the reserve. While they're often fou...
10/06/2026

RIVER GIANTS | Hippo moments

A few incredible hippo moments captured by Jared out on the reserve. While they're often found relaxing in the water during the day, it's not unusual to spot them taking a stroll on land too.

📸 Jared Meyer

JUNE & JULY 2026 SA RESIDENT SPA PROMOTIONS | Time to unwindA little relaxation goes a long way. Treat yourself to one o...
07/06/2026

JUNE & JULY 2026 SA RESIDENT SPA PROMOTIONS | Time to unwind

A little relaxation goes a long way. Treat yourself to one of our exclusive June spa packages and enjoy access to the heated indoor pool, sauna, and steam room before or after your treatment.

Delightful Duo | 90 min | R1060
30-min Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage + Spa Pedicure

Relax & Repair | 90 min | R1210
Balancing OR Hydrating Facial + 30-min Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage

📍 Fijnebos Spa at Botlierskop
📅 Valid throughout June & July 2026 | Monday–Friday
📞 Booking essential

05/06/2026

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY | Protecting what matters most

From elephants to meerkats and everything in between, today we celebrate the incredible wildlife that calls Botlierskop home.

We’re honoured to provide a safe, natural habitat where these species can thrive, and conservation remains at the heart of everything we do. Because protecting the wild isn't just important for today, it's essential for the future.

📸 Footage by Jared Meyer

BUFFALO SPOTTING | Out on the reserve 🐃A few recent buffalo sightings captured by Jared out on the reserve. Powerful, un...
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

COSY SEASON | Winter at BotlierskopSlow mornings by the fire and unforgettable moments surrounded by nature. Winter at B...
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.

WILDLY BEAUTIFUL | Moments worth noticingQuiet encounters, and unforgettable moments from life on the reserve, beautiful...
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.

A QUIET MOMENT | The softer side of the wildFast, fierce… and sometimes unexpectedly wholesome. A special moment between...
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

A RARE MOMENT | The caracalRarely seen and always unforgettable, this special caracal sighting, captured by our field gu...
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

Address

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

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