Buffalo Bay, Garden Route
Idyllically perched on the seashore between Knysna and Sedgefield, this suburb feels a lot like a cute beach village. The houses here range from charming log cabins and cute fishing-style cabins to sprawling mansions and seaside villas.
The good news for visitors to the Garden Route is that so many of these magnificent homes are available as holiday rentals for the whole family. Many of the houses boast sea views of either the wild side of Buffs (where sometimes-massive waves crash dramatically onto the rocky shores) or of its tranquil bay.
Dolphins and seals can be seen playing in the ocean and surfing the waves all year round, and whales can often be seen between about July and December. Enjoy watching the impressive marine wildlife from your balcony or from the sandy, unspoilt shores of the beach.
The bay is safe for swimming, surfing, stand-up paddling, kite-surfing, kayaking, and hydrofoiling. There's kilometre after kilometre of white, pristine sands stretching all the way from Buffalo Bay to Brenton on Sea – the perfect place to take long, romantic strolls or to get some great exercise.
Along part of the beach, there are braai areas and benches, all with unique mosaic and surfboard art designs. These are great for lazy, warm afternoon braais with breath-taking views, or for the perfect Instagram backdrops!
Buffalo Bay is only about 15 or 20 minutes from Knysna, 30 minutes from George, and about 40 minutes from Plettenberg Bay.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options

Ashmead Cottage
Enjoy exploring the beautiful Garden Route from this tranquil cottage on the owner's property. Ashmead Cottage offers self catering accommodation...

The Wild Farm Backpackers
Situated close to the quaint village of Wilderness on the picturesque Garden Route, The Wild Farm Backpackers is located on the old farm 'Uitsig'...

The Plett House
The Plett House is a gracious beachfront double-story Tuscan Villa on Central Beach in Plettenberg Bay. This spacious home-away-from-home has maj...

Bydistrand
Bydistrand is a two-bedroom unit offering self-catering accommodation in Still Bay, just 80m from the main swimming beach and 200m from the river...

Serendipity Knysna
Serendipity Knysna offers comfortable accommodation in Knysna. The accommodation is perfect for couples or families and larger groups vacationing...

Oppiesee Selfcatering Apartments
Oppiesee Self Catering Apartments is a beautiful beachfront house in Herolds Bay in the Garden Route, made up of five individual self catering ap...

19 Kingswood Manor
19 Kingswood Manor offers comfortable accommodation for four guests within the prestigious Kingswood Golf Estate in George. This compact two-bedr...

Antiqua Guest House
Located in the Garden Route town of George, Antiqua Guest House provides accommodation in seven suites. The guesthouse is within close proximity ...

Le Jardin du Charme 306
Le Jardin du Charme 306 has two bedrooms. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and includes a washing machine and dryer. The living ro...
Things to do in the area

Buffalo Bay Beach
Buffalo Bay Beach, also known by its Afrikaans name, Buffelsbaai, is situated within the scenic Goukamma Nature Reserve, just a short drive from ...

Buffalo Bay Trail
If you are feeling active and want a stunning location to burn that energy or simply take a gentle walk then why not get on the Buffalo Bay Trail...
Noteworthy attractions

The Links at Fancourt
Gary Player, who has been a part of the design team since the original courses at Fancourt, came on board to add the Links in 2000 and has gone o...

Montagu Golf Course at Fancourt
The course is typical parklands and one of three Gary Player designed courses offered at Fancourt. Montagu is highly acclaimed and has in recent ...

Outeniqua Golf Course at Fancourt
Named after the Mountain that overlooks this magnificent Garden Route golfing gem, the Outeniqua Course at Fancourt is one that barely needs intr...

George Golf Club
Nestled in the foothills of the magnificent Outeniqua mountains, George Golf Club is among the oldest courses in the country. George country club...

Goose Valley Golf Club
Originally a 9 hole course set at the heart of a real estate development, The Gary Player Design Company has created an 18 hole layout of note on...

Knysna Golf Club
The Knysna Golf course is probably the only golf course in South Africa which can boast holes that are below sea level. The Knysna Golf Club is s...

Mossel Bay Golf Club
The 18-hole links course has recently been remodeled and upgraded and is getting rave reviews. The golf club is situated above a peninsula that j...

Oubaai Golf Club
Situated only 8 kilometres from George, in the design of the Oubaai 18-hole Championship Golf Course and Driving Range, Ernie Els and his team ha...

Pezula Golf Course
Situated in the very heart of the Garden Route, on sweeping coastal cliffs, east of the charming town of Knysna, Pezula encompasses a world-class...
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