Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve, Garden Route
I visited the Baroness Farmhouse at Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve (also known as Rhino Base Camp) a week ago and was very pleasantly surprised.
Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve is situated about 15 minutes outside Plettenberg Bay on the Garden Route. The game reserve houses lots of plains game as well as rhino, buffalo and hippo. There are lions on a seperate part of the reserve which you can also visit.
The lodge on Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve is called the Baroness and is a 3 to 4 star farmhouse lodge. The Baroness is the original old farmhouse complete with thick stone walls and creaky wooden floors. There is massive character and this hasn’t been compromised by the extensive renovations.
The rooms at the Baroness are very large and all of them have some special feature, from outside shower to massive lounge and fire place. Each room is completely different.
The two new cottages at the top of the Baroness are absolutely stunning. Very Hog Hollow in style. Both of these have wonderful verandas with views of the mountains.
The staff both at the Baroness and the rangers of the Plettenberg Game Reserve were incredibly friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much. For a guest house of this type, I think this is possibly the best staff I have come across.
The game on the Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve consists of plains game, rhino and buffalo. There are lions in an enclosure as well. While this is very different from a large game reserve experience because of the size of the property, this reserve is nice in that the animals are everywhere and you can get great pictures.
For people that aren’t able to afford the bigger reserves or don’t have the time, this is a great option. Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve is also great for families because kids of all ages are welcomed both on the game drives and on the horse safari’s.
It is also a nice option for people that want to be close to Plettenberg Bay, but want to be out of the hub, on a farm.
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