Kwandwe Melton Manor
Eastern Cape
Albany Thicket biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
129 km away
Cricket World Cup 2027 · South Africa
Where to stay near Buffalo Park, KuGompo City
Buffalo Park is close to the beachfront in KuGompo City, the Eastern Cape port long known as East London. It is the gateway to the Wild Coast, so it works well as the end of a coastal drive up from Gqeberha rather than as a flying visit.
Buffalo Park at a glance
- Ground
- Buffalo Park (also known as East London cricket ground), about 16,000 seats
- City
- KuGompo City (East London), Eastern Cape
- Nearest airport
- King Phalo Airport (ELS), about 12 km
- Matches
- 4 matches, 12 Oct 2027 onwards
Matches at Buffalo Park
New Zealand v Bangladesh
12 Oct 2027 · Group B
Australia v Afghanistan
18 Oct 2027 · Group A
Afghanistan v Qualifier A
21 Oct 2027 · Group A
New Zealand v Sri Lanka (if both qualify)Super 7 seeds B1 v B3
29 Oct 2027 · Super 7
Buffalo Park on the map
Where the ground sits, the areas to base yourself in, and every stay listed below.
The ring is 5 km from the ground. Tap a photo for the stay.
Accommodation near Buffalo Park
We list only a few stays right beside the ground, so these are the nearest within 150 km, nearest first.
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
Eastern Cape
Albany Thicket biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
129 km away
Kwandwe Uplands Homestead
Eastern Cape
Albany Thicket biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
129 km away
Kwandwe Fort House
Eastern Cape
Albany Thicket biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
129 km away
Kwandwe Ecca Lodge
Eastern Cape
Albany Thicket biome · Lion · Leopard
Price on request
129 km away
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Where to base yourself
Beachfront and Quigney
Close to the ground and the sea.
Gonubie and the coast north
Beach houses and cottages about 20 minutes out, on the road to the Wild Coast.
Getting to the ground
Drive or take e-hailing. The ground is a few minutes from the beachfront.
Rest days
The Wild Coast begins just north of the city. Addo and the private reserves around it are about three hours west.
Staying near Buffalo Park: questions
What accommodation is there near Buffalo Park?
The nearest places to stay on Spekboom are Kwandwe Melton Manor (129 km), Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge (129 km), Kwandwe Uplands Homestead (129 km), Kwandwe Fort House (129 km) and Kwandwe Ecca Lodge (129 km). Beachfront and Quigney is the closest area to base yourself.
Where should I stay in KuGompo City for the Cricket World Cup matches at Buffalo Park?
Beachfront and Quigney or Gonubie and the coast north. Close to the ground and the sea.
When are the Cricket World Cup matches at Buffalo Park?
Buffalo Park hosts 4 matches: 12 Oct 2027 (New Zealand v Bangladesh), 18 Oct 2027 (Australia v Afghanistan), 21 Oct 2027 (Afghanistan v Qualifier A), 29 Oct 2027 (New Zealand v Sri Lanka (if both qualify)).
How far is Buffalo Park from the airport?
The nearest airport is King Phalo Airport (ELS), about 12 km. Drive or take e-hailing. The ground is a few minutes from the beachfront.
What is there to do near KuGompo City between matches?
The Wild Coast begins just north of the city. Addo and the private reserves around it are about three hours west.
Do you sell match tickets?
No. Tickets are sold by the ICC and its appointed partners. Spekboom lists places to stay, and every booking supports a conservation or community cause chosen by the host.
Spekboom is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a partner of the International Cricket Council. Fixtures, venues and ticketing are published by the ICC. We list places to stay and do not sell match tickets.