Buffels Bay
Garden Route Seaside Town

Buffels Bay (also known as Buffelsbaai) is a small seaside resort town situated near Knysna on the Garden Route in the Western Cape. It is fast becoming a much-loved escape from city life for holidaymakers yearning for a rustic beach-and-forest getaway.

©Roger de la Harpe
View of the beautiful seaside resort town of Buffels Bay, Western Cape.

During the off-season in the year, the town is quiet and slow-paced, and becomes a bustling tourist attraction during the summer holidays. Buffels Bay is also situated close to the Goukamma Nature Reserve, so the area’s pristine natural beauty has been preserved for quite some time. 

If you’re travelling on the Garden Route and you’re looking for a secluded stopover spot with a beautiful beach and small-town mindset, look no further than Buffels Bay.

Buffels Bay Beach Activities

The beach is characterised by dune fields, coastal fynbos, and a forest that flanks the long white sands. Furthermore, it is a popular spot ...more