Why stay at Buffalo Ridge
- 46 mammal species recorded nearby
- Welcomes children
Rooms & inclusions
Children
Welcome
Local community
Balete
- Activities
- Game Drive, Spa
- Amenities
- Pool, Spa, Dining, Bar, Library
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
470
Species
46
Mammals
196
Birds
Most observed
- African Savanna Elephant94 sightings
- Lion63 sightings
- Plains Zebra60 sightings
- Southern Giraffe50 sightings
- Common Wildebeest48 sightings
- White Rhinoceros46 sightings
- African Wild Dog44 sightings
- Impala40 sightings
- Greater Kudu39 sightings
- Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill37 sightings
Best time to stay at Buffalo Ridge
Climate at the lodge
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 29° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 20° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 14° | 11° | 7° | 7° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain mm | 90 | 65 | 26 | 56 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 37 | 87 |
| Humidity | 61% | 62% | 57% | 58% | 51% | 48% | 40% | 36% | 33% | 38% | 48% | 59% |
Map & getting there
Nearest town
Gaborone
20 km away
Nearest airport
Madikwe East Airport (ZA-0297)
8 km from the park
International airport
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
47 km from the park
Other lodges in Madikwe Game Reserve
Rhulani Safari Lodge
Luxury
Eco
Motswiri
Luxury
Molori Safari Lodge
Ultra luxury
Etali Safari Lodge
Luxury
Mosetlha Bush Lodge
Luxury
Madikwe Safari Lodge
Luxury
Other parks in North West & Central Bushveld
Contact Buffalo Ridge
- Phone
- +27 11 234 6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.buffaloridgesafari.com
Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo