About
Buffalo Kloof is located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, in one of the most biodiverse conservation areas in Southern Africa. We are situated in the Eastern Cape 120km east of Port Elizabeth.
It is a veritable Eden of diverse flora, fauna and ecology; home to 4 different flora biomes as well as hosting 4 members of the Big 5 – elephant, black and white rhino, Cape buffalo and leopard. Buffalo Kloof also boasts a variety of smaller and unusual species of animals and birds.
Family-owned and operated, we are dedicated to living this dynamic of ‘making a difference’ every day, and persevering to make the Buffalo Kloof experience an unforgettable one which our valued international and local guests eagerly return to, year after year.
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Location
The conservancy is conveniently situated just 120km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) - 1.5 hours by vehicle or 40 minutes by helicopter.
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History
Buffalo Kloof was started in 1999 with Warne Rippon’s idea to rewild the Kowie River Thicket and expand small individually owned farm lands into a large conservancy with free ranging animals. The dream was for it to become a big 5 destination for ecotourism or ethical harvesting, and from there the conservancy was born.
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Community
We believe that fundamental to the success of any conservation programme in protected areas with adjacent rural communities, is the inclusion of those communities in the wide-ranging benefits gained from the land.
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Conservation
The key to successfully achieving our conservation goals is protected and productive land. Our passion is to provide a safe haven for critically endangered animals to roam free and to allow our guests to experience this vision in a responsible and respectful manner.
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Accommodation
Comprising just 2 accommodation options, Spekboom Camp and Acacia Lodge, our carbon footprint is minimal. Privacy and a personal touch are what we pride ourselves in.
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We offer a variety of options for guests to choose how they wish to spend their time with us and contribute to sustainability, conservation and the community at Buffalo Kloof.
Buffalo Kloof
Leading the way
Balancing sustainable wildlife utilisation and eco-tourism.
