Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Botlierskop Game Reserve! The guides and all the staff were incredibly helpful and attentive – we felt completely taken care of throughout our stay. What stood out the most was how close we were able to see the animals, unlike anything we’ve experienced before! The scenery is absolutely breathtaking – a true paradise that’s well worth a visit. Our recommendation: the Sundowner Safari! While the tour ends at 6 PM and you don’t actually experience the sunset during the safari, it’s still a magical experience. Observing the animals in this unique setting and enjoying the stunning views was unforgettable. The costs are very fair and absolutely worth it. A big thank you to the entire team for making this an unforgettable experience – we’ll definitely be back!

Honestly one of the best game reserves in the Western Cape. Incredible staff, attentive who go out of the way to enhance your experience. Lovely how you are so close to the game who are wild roaming without any human intervention like at some other places. Special mention to Angela and Bellanca at reception. Carle, a fantastic guide, knowledgeable and friendly. Jody - Lee at the restaurant. Helpful with a smile. Will definitely be back.

Absolutely unbelievable experience. Just completed a two night full board experience including game drives and from arrival to check out everything has been perfect. The highlight of course has to be the game drives which were led by a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic ranger Alex. I don’t believe we were simply fortunate to see everything we wanted to including the 4 onsite big game, it was more about his knowledge and experience. Room and view were superb, food quality was excellent and staff (with no exception) were very friendly and helpful. A truly wonderful experience and highly recommended. An additional comment when deciding on a game reserve; Botlierskop do not confine particular animals to certain areas, they are all allowed to roam freely within the confines of the reserve leaving nature take its cause.

The safari was definitely a 5-star experience! We did a day safari at midday and had a wonderful trip. The animals have a vast area, and we drove around for about 3 hours. It was not only a great drive, but we also saw many animals from a safe distance. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared fascinating facts with us. He even knew some of the animals by name and told stories about them, which made the experience even more enriching. It’s clear that animal welfare is at the heart of this reserve. The animals are not fed by humans and live in their natural habitat. A truly wonderful experience and great value for money – I can only highly recommend it!

We went to have lunch at Botlierskop and enjoyed it very much! We had a rib eye steak with salad and veggies, with chips, to share, and it was delicious. The coffee was good as well. The restaurant at Botlierskop is large, with ample tables inside and also a few on the outside. The view was beautiful, overlooking the mountains. As a day visitor, you can also take game drives and do horse rides. The food on the menu is reasonably priced. There is also accommodation available.