Botlierskop Private Game Reserve

Good facilities overall, the included dinner is also good. It is a bit on the expensive side, considering it's effectively ~ZAR 9000 per night for the deluxe tent. 

Amazing private reserve. The attention to detail is everywhere. Pity they don’t do the game barbecue in the evenings though…

We visited for a 2 night all inclusive stay. Our time on the reserve totally exceeded our expectations. Wonderful animals, superbly attentive and welcoming staff and a magical feel of being in the wild. Our trip kicked off with a view of 4/5 elephants lazily wandering below the accommodation (fabulous) on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Great start and just got better. We saw the big 5 plus a whole host more. Room, accommodations, spa 10 Food and wines 10 Animals 10 Staff 10 Honestly, if you want the safari experience - we 100% recommend. Not sure you can do this any better. Well done.

Amazing facilities, great service, lovely accommodation, good food and wine list The safari treks themselves were unbelievable, we were lucky enough to have Austin who was fantastic, a lovely man , who could track the animals through his skills and knowledge… An amazing experience our family will never forget

This is a very beautiful hotel and has amazing safari grounds. Rooms are beautiful, clean and inviting. Overall very expensive for what you get and has a lot of hidden fees on arrival. It is a shame that things such as breakfast or activities are not included or discounted with the significant cost of a room per night. We paid approximately AU$1500 per night and only received the hotel room. Even arrival drinks come at a cost. The experiences such as the safari tour and horse riding were excellent, and the staff members were fantastic. However, staff at the guest services and throughout the hotel facilities were not inviting and often ignored guests. Would think with the price paid and 5-star experience customer service would be better. When seated for dinner and breakfast you have a designated seated table for your room. If asked to sit in an alternative place staff members respond by stating "the viewing tables and window seating is for those guests who have paid more money and stay for longer". Understandable, however, due to the large period of time provided for breakfast and dinner perhaps guests could sit where seats are available. I would recommend doing the safari tour/alternative activities as a day trip only and not staying at the hotel. You can visit this hotel and have the same experiences - with much less of a cost.

Beautiful lodge with exquisite views