Situated between the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains and unspoiled beaches of the Indian Ocean, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve ensures its visitors of a unique 4-star safari experience. It is situated on the world renowned Garden Route, an easy 30 minutes drive from George Airport or a 4-hour scenic drive from Cape Town in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Botlierskop is a 3000ha game farm in spectacular mountains. Children-friendly and malaria-free, it offers a great diversity of wildlife and activities, as well as luxurious, tented accommodation, wedding packages, a relaxing spa and conference facilities. Day visitors are welcome and accommodation is available on a bed & breakfast, half and full board basis.

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve offers 4 different types of accommodation options:

LUXURY TENTED SUITES: The air-conditioned luxury tented suites on private wooden decks with breathtaking views of the river and mountainous surroundings. The tented suites are elegantly decorated in colonial style with 4-poster beds and mosquito nets, fully equipped with mini bar, coffee & tea facilities, telephone and a safe. The en-suite bathroom is lavishly equipped with a deep oval bath and outdoor shower.

DELUXE TENTED SUITES: The air-conditioned deluxe tented suites with private wooden decks are situated on the river's edge with stunning views of the river and mountainous surroundings as well as a private jetty from which the guests can try their hand at fishing. The tented suites are elegantly decorated in colonial style with 4-poster beds and mosquito nets, fully equipped with mini bar, coffee & tea facilities, telephone and a safe. The en-suite bathroom is lavishly equipped with a deep oval bath and outdoor shower.

EXECUTIVE TENTED SUITES: The air-conditioned executive tended suites are spacious with a separate large lounge area and is elegantly decorated in colonial style with 4-poster beds and mosquito nets. These are on the river's edge, with stunning views of the river and mountainous surroundings as well as a private jetty from which the guests can try their hand at fishing. The suites are fully equipped with a mini bar, coffee & tea facilities, telephone and a safe. The en-suite bathroom is lavishly equipped with a deep oval bath and outdoor shower. You can also relax next to your own private splash pool and for the adventurous, enjoy the exciting bush swing between the trees. Perfect for a honeymoon!

FAMILY TENTED SUITES: The air-conditioned family tended suites are spacious and is elegantly decorated in a colonial style with a 4-poster bed and mosquito net. These are on the river's edge, with stunning views of the river and mountainous surroundings as well as a private jetty from which the guests can try their hand at fishing. The 3 sleeper coaches are ideal for children between the ages of 6 and 12. The suites are fully equipped with a mini bar, coffee & tea facilities, telephone and a safe. The en-suite bathroom is lavishly equipped with a deep oval bath and outdoor shower. Children can also enjoy they hammock and bush swing between the trees. Perfect for a family.

Other communal facilities for Botlierskop guests to use include:

• Solar heated swimming pool
• Spacious lounge and open plan dining room, with viewing deck
• Beauty and relaxation spa with competitively priced treatments.

The Botlierskop Restaurant is available for the exclusive use of overnight guests. It is both spacious and comfortable, leading out to a wooden deck with stunning views.

At dinner guests can indulge in fire cooked meals and to round off the evening they will experience the rhythms of African drumming. For a unique African experience guests can enjoy high tea served with elephants in the bush .

Day visitors can enjoy tasty light lunches at the Day Visitors' Centre, which opened in 2008.

Fauna: Botlierskop is a well stocked, free roaming private game reserve, which gives visitors the opportunity to view African wildlife from the safety of 4x4 vehicles, in its natural habitat.

Rhinos, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, eland, bontebuck and 26 more species of animals make up a total of more than 1800 animals.

Flora: Botlierskop is blessed with vast and diverse plant communities including woodlands, coastal fynbos, mountain fynbos and renosterveld. The Moordkuil River, a tributary to the Little Brak River, runs through the reserve and adds to the diversity of habitats for the large number of animal species and a phenomenal birdlife.

A rich diversity of bird species is found within the different macro and micro- eco-systems. The plant species that can be seen in fynbos areas includes: proteas, ericas, restios and geophytes and provides an ideal plant cover, ensuring a good supply of clean water from mountain catchments.

Soil and Rock Art: The northern part of the reserve is mainly gneissic granite and granodiorite and albitite. The central and south eastern part consists of conglomerate, sandstone, siltstone and clay and the south western part is quartz sandstone and quartzitic.

Rock art can be seen at Botlierskop hill. The sandstone is not the best substrate for rock art and we are very fortunate that this 2000 year old art survived this long.

Get up close and personal with Botlierskop Private Game Reserve's 26 different species of animals and more than 200 bird species. Alternatively, enjoy the stunning views, or just relax and enjoy some pampering at the Lodge.

• 4x4 Guided Game Drive
• Helicopter Flights
• Horseback Safaris
• Elephant Back Rides
• Elephant Picnic
• Elephant Feeding
• Bush Walk
• River Cruise
• Catch and Release Fishing
• Spa Treatments

Other activities and attractions within a short drive of Botlierskop include:

• Beaches
• Snorkeling
• Whale watching
• Seal island boat cruises
• Diving with the sharks
• Golfing in Mossel Bay or George
• Bungy Jumping - Gouritz River
• Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe train ride in Mossel Bay
• Dias Historical Museum in Mossel Bay.

Having a conference in Botlierskop Private Game Reserve is an ideal way to boost business and achieve success with the unique and serene surroundings. Whether you enjoy venison stir-fry lunches, wild African tea breaks, dinners around the open fire, guided game drives, picnic with the elephants or team building in the bush, this is the ideal location to discuss and boost your business.

The Magda Neethling Conference facility is easily accessible from the main complex and parking area. It can accommodate between 24 and 40 delegates, depending on seating arrangements.

Conference centre facilities:

• Data Projector
• Video Recorder
• Flipchart.

Rates vary betwen seasons and accommodation types. There are a number of different accommodation packages available, on a bed & breakfast, half board and full board basis. Please enquire about current special offers.

LOW SEASON: 1 May - 30 September. HIGH SEASON: 1 October - 30 April

Children 12 years and older are regarded as adults. Children under 2 stay free of charge.