Notable viewpoint · Western Cape, South Africa
Buffelsberg
Buffelsberg is a viewpoint in Western Cape, South Africa.
Buffelsberg: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Buffelsberg
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Buffelsberg — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -33.62745, 22.86130. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Buffelsberg
- All Saints Anglican Chapel · church · Western Cape · ~31 km · Must-see
- Prince Alfred's Pass · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~45 km · Must-see
- Meiringspoort Falls · waterfall · Western Cape · ~46 km · Must-see
- Montagu Pass · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~58 km · Must-see
- Holy Trinity Church · church · Western Cape · ~60 km · Must-see
- Pledge Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Western Cape · ~60 km · Must-see
- Victoria Bay · beach · Western Cape · ~64 km · Must-see
- Outeniqua Powervan · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~65 km · Must-see
- Steenbok Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Western Cape · ~65 km · Must-see
- George Museum · church · Western Cape · ~65 km · Must-see
- Knysna Beach · church · Western Cape · ~67 km · Must-see
- Perdeberg · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~6 km
- Doringkloof · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~7 km
- Branderskloof · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~7 km
- Mannetjiesberg · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~9 km
- Platberg · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~9 km
- Diepkloof · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~10 km
- Heuningneskop · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~12 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Buffelsberg
- Prince Alfred's Pass · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~45 km · Must-see
- Montagu Pass · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~58 km · Must-see
- Outeniqua Powervan · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~65 km · Must-see
- Buyspoort · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~77 km · Must-see
- Grootrivier Pass · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~93 km · Must-see
- Swartberg Pass · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~102 km · Must-see
- Bloukrans Bridge Bungy · viewpoint · Eastern Cape · ~102 km · Must-see
- Formosa Peak · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~103 km · Must-see
- Cape Fold Belt · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~105 km · Must-see
- Waboomsberg · viewpoint · Western Cape · ~107 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Buffelsberg yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Buffelsberg?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Buffelsberg?
Nearby: All Saints Anglican Chapel (church, 31 km), Prince Alfred's Pass (viewpoint, 45 km), Meiringspoort Falls (waterfall, 46 km), Montagu Pass (viewpoint, 58 km), Holy Trinity Church (church, 60 km), Pledge Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 60 km).
Is Buffelsberg worth visiting?
Buffelsberg is listed as a notable viewpoint in South Africa on Spotwander.