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About Property Amenities Grading Road Transfer Pictures Room Facilities Check In & Check Out Time Directions Rates Activities Method of payment Recreation In The Area Accommodation Type Wildlife & Fauna Location Surrounding Town Distances Room Categories What to Bring Flight Co-Ordinates Cancellation Policy        ABOUT Situated in the Malaria free & scenic Garden Route area in the Western Cape of South Africa (close to Mossel Bay & George), Botlierskop Private Game Reserve is blessed with a great diversity of habitat and wildlife (Big 5) & offer luxury tented suites on private wooden decks, which have breathtaking views of the river and tranquil mountainous surroundings. The reserve is situated on a 3000ha game farm and comprises of over 26 different species of animals and a wide variety of birds. Wildlife at the reserve includes the rare Black Impala, Rhino, Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Giraffe, Mountain Zebra and Eland to name but a few ... Botlierskop is easily accessible from both Cape Town and Port Elizabeth - less than 4.5 hours drive from Cape Town - and lies in the world renowned Garden Route of South Africa. The reserve is in close proximity to George Airport - a 30 minute drive. Accommodation comprises of 19 en-suite tents in total, all is elegantly decorated in a romantic, colonial theme with 4-poster beds draped with mosquito nets. Executive Suites are suitable for 4 (2 adults and 2 kids) or 1 additional adult - on a sleeper couch with a private splash pool. The Deluxe Tents are en-suite with oval bath tubs as well as an outdoor shower and are situated on the river banks. The Luxury Tents are en-suite with oval bath tubs and are situated amongst the trees & connected with wooden walk ways to the rest of the camp. High raised wooden walkways connect each of the tents to the restaurant and lounge area. To really soak up nature & unwind a minimum of 2 or 3 nights is recommended. The Fireplace Restaurant provides guests with authentic South African meals, served in an ambient setting with comfortable lounge area to relax. The wooden deck provides a perfect view over the lush surrounds with a fireplace creating a perfect atmosphere. Enjoy 4x4 game drives and nature walks. Botlierskop Private Game Reserve is an exceptional place for a day visit, romantic getaway, special function, theme evenings or even an intimate bush wedding making it one of the premium game reserves in South Africa. Botlierskop was named after one of the spectacular rock formations on the reserve. This odd shaped “koppie” is a landmark in this area. In the late 1700’s Mossel Bay was developed as a busy export harbour for wool, ochre and ostrich feathers. According to the Legend, the “koppie” was used as a look-out point. When ships came in, the owner made a huge fire on the top of the “koppie”. This was a sign for the nearby farmers that a ship was coming in so they could get ready to bring fresh supplies to the ship. The captain of the ship used the fire as an old-fashioned lighthouse. Botlierskop was bought by Dr. Dirk Neethling in 1996.He has been in the game farming industry since 1960 and saw the opportunity to reintroduce wildlife in this area. After 4 years of recovering from domestic farming Botlierskop was ready to open in the year 2000, allowing guests to experience the beautiful Cape environment as it was, when wild animals still roamed freely. Today, Botlierskop is a leader in the field of breeding with the rare black impala. For this very reason the lions are in their own, private camp and can be viewed on the 4x4 safari. This of course also provides a safe environment for horse back safaris & nature walks - the ever elusive leopard is hardly seen due the size of the reserve & hunt at night. The gentle giants of the bush are also part of the Botlierskop experience. The two elephants that joined the Botlierskop team, Sam and Tsotsie, are orphans surviving a culling program in the Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe. The male, Sam is 24 years old and the female, Tsotsie, is 21 years old. Tsotsi means naughty or mischievous for she was quite a troublemaker as a youngster. Due the fact that bush picnics and elephant back rides are also offered & their huge appetites, these gentle giants are also in their own territory separate from the other animals. Other activities at Botlierskop include: Elephant back rides, Helicopter flips, picnic in the bush, Horseback safaris & fishing. Come & relax overnight or should you be short of time pop in as a day visitor for a game drive or any of the other activities. Looking forward to your stay ... click HERE to book now with Botlierskop Private Game Reserve!         PICTURES Click on the images to enlarge Luxury Tented Accommodation With Private Wooden Deck & En-suite Bathroom   Restaurant / Reception Lounge Area In Restaurant Conference Area Board Room Layout       Restaurant with Viewing Deck Weddings On Deck At Botlierskop Weddings At Botlierskop With Sam & Tosti       Deluxe En-suite Tent Deluxe En-suite Tent Bathroom Deluxe Suite – Outside Shower       Executive Suite – Splash Pool Executive Suite Exterior Executive Suite Interior Suitable For Families       Executive Suite En-suite Bathroom Executive Suite Outside Shower Luxury En-suite Tent Interior       Horse Back Safaris Elephant Back Ride      Elephant Feeding       Guided Nature Walks Helicopter Flips Done On Min 2 Night Stay Bush Picnic With Elephant Joining Later          RATES   Available on request, please click HERE.    ACCOMMODATION TYPE Reserve Type • Private Nature Reserve Accommodation Type • Luxury Tents    ROOM CATEGORIES • 2 Executive Suite    Sleeps 4 (2 Adults + 2 kids or 3 Adults), King Size bed with sleeper couch in lounge area  • 7 Deluxe Tents    3 Tents sleeps 2 (King)    4 Tents sleeps 2 (Twin or converted to King) • 10 Luxury Tents    2 Tents sleeps 2 (King)    8 Tents sleeps 2 (Twin or converted to King)    PROPERTY AMENITIES • Bush Braai / Barbeque • Restaurant • Boma • Bush Picnic • Reading Lounge • Bar • Plunge Pool at Executive Suites • Conference - max 20 guest • Wedding facilities - max 100 guests • Room Service • Wake Up Service • Turn-Down Service • Laundry Service • Personal Ranger Service • Children Over 6 Welcome • Babysitting Service • No Pets Allowed • Disabled Access • Safe Parking • Pay Phone • Umbrellas • Gift Shop • Big 5 • Malaria Free    ROOM FACILITIES • Private Wooden Deck • Lounge area - Executive Suites only • Electric Blankets • Mosquito Nets • Magazines • Robes & Slippers • Shaver Plugs • Hair Dryer • Toiletries • Full En-Suite (Oval Bath) - Luxury Tents • Full En-suite (Oval Bath & Outside Shower) - Deluxe Tents • Full En-Suite (Oval Bath) - Deluxe Suites • Plunge Pool only at Executive Suites • Bar Fridge • Coffee / Tea • Port / Sherry • Clock Radio • International Convertible Plugs • Telephone • Digital Safe • Non-smoking    ACTIVITIES • Morning & Afternoon 4x4 Open Vehicle Game Drive • Horseback Safari • Nature Walks • Elephant Back Ride • Elephant Feeding • Elephant Picnic • Boat / River Cruise • Helicopter Flips - R44 RavenII • Fishing • Birding    WILDLIFE & FAUNA Wildlife Quick Guide: Antelope Species - 16 Bird Species - 200 Cat Species - 4 We are most known for: Black Impala & Elephant Back Rides Lion - 4 Rhino - 5 Buffalo - 18 Giraffe - 9 Elephant - 5 Bontebok - 45 Black Impala - 160 Waterbuck - 60 Nyala - 12 Bushbuck - 20 Eland - 27 Blue Wildebeest - 250 Impala - 180 Zebra - 38 Grysbok - 10 Duiker - 4 Badger - 7 Kudu - 30 Steenbok - 5    WHAT TO BRING • Dress informally, light cotton tops and cotton trousers for summer - neutral colours are recommended. • Comfortable hiking boots or sturdy walking shoes for those who want to venture on the nature walks. • Bring a windbreaker or warm jacket for 4x4 safaris, since the wind can get chilly. • Safari trousers, long-sleeved blouses / shirts and fleece for winter months. • Binoculars, camera and lots of film and batteries. • No need for malaria tablets.    GRADING    CHECK IN & CHECK OUT TIME • Check In After: 14h00 - recommended arrival time, no later than 14h30 • Check Out Before: 11h00    METHOD OF PAYMENT • Cash • Cheques • Debit Card • Traveller’s Cheques • Bank Credit Transfer • Credit Card (Master Card, Visa, American Express & Diners Club) Please note that American Express & Diners Club credit cards are not accepted for deposit payments.      LOCATION • Nearest Town: Mossel Bay • Province: Western Cape • Reserve: Botlierskop Private Game Reserve • Reserve Size In Hectares: 3000 • Malaria Status: None • Big 5 Status: Yes - lions & elephants are not roaming amongst other animals    FLIGHT CO-ORDINATES • Co-Ordinates: 34º 01.947 sec S  022º 08.513 sec E • Radial: N/A • Runway: Heli Pad • Elevation: 50 ft • Radio Frequency: 124,2 MHz    ROAD TRANSFER • Road Transfers Available: Yes • Max amount of people per vehicle: 15 Seater or 6 Seater or 3 Seater • Departures: As per request • Departure Locations: George, Mossel Bay, Knysna & Oudtshoorn • Departure Time: As per request • Duration of Drive: Depends on departure location - from George Airport - ± 30 min    DIRECTIONS FROM CAPE TOWN, VIA THE N2:   1. Pass the following exit: Hartenbos (Exit 397) 2. Take the Klein Brakrivier / Little Brak River (Exit 401) Turn Left at STOP 3. ± 500 m T-junction: Follow our brown Botlierskop signboard with the lion footprint, from this point. 4. Turn Right. 5. ±4km ahead: go over causeway, 200m after causeway, turn Right at our brown Botlierskop signboard, onto the Gannakraal road. 6. ± 4km on Gonnakraal road, see earth dam on right, turn Right after earth dam at white pillar gate: Botlierskop Private Game Reserve TRAVELLING TIME = ± 4½ HOURS. ± 8.5KM OF GRAVEL ROAD. PLEASE ADVISE US OF YOUR ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL SHOULD THIS BE AFTER 14H30.   FROM PORT ELIZABETH VIA N2:   1. Take the N2 towards Mossel Bay   2. Pass the following exits: Glentana (Exit 419) & Great Brak River (Exit 409) 3. Take the Klein Brakrivier / Little Brak River (Exit 401) 4. Turn Right at STOP and cross the bridge over the N2 5. ± 500 m T-junction: Follow our brown Botlierskop signboard with the lion footprint, from this point. Turn Right 6. ±4km ahead: go over causeway, 200m after causeway, turn Right at our brown Botlierskop signboard, onto the Gannakraal road. 7. ± 4km on Gonnakraal road, see earth dam on right, turn Right after earth dam at white pillar gate: Botlierskop Private Game Reserve TRAVELLING TIME = ± 4½ HOURS. ± 4KM OF GRAVEL ROAD. PLEASE ADVISE US OF YOUR ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL SHOULD THIS BE AFTER 14H30.    Click to enlarge    RECREATION IN THE AREA • Sailing • Fishing • Boating • Beaches • Paragliding • Horse Riding • White Shark Diving • Day-trips By Train • Scenic Helicopter Trips • Shopping Malls • Antique Shops • Art Galleries • Restaurants • Museums  • Golf • Gym  • Hiking  • Botanical Gardens    DISTANCES TO SURROUNDING TOWNS • Port Elizabeth ± 385 km • Knysna ± 115 km • George  ± 50 km • Oudtshoorn ±  83km • Mossel Bay  ± 20 km • Cape Town ± 460 km    CANCELLATION POLICY See Terms & Conditions at bottom of the SA Travel Desk webpage.