Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Location: N2 about 70km from Port Elizbaeth, on the way to Grahamstown, Paterson, Eastern Cape, 6130, Paterson, ZA

Star Rating: 5 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free breakfast
• Free WiFi
• Terrace
• Garden
• Designated smoking area
• Concierge service
• Wheelchair accessible
• Golfing nearby
• Free breakfast
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Wedding services
• Free self parking
• Free valet parking
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Pool sun loungers
• Free full breakfast
• Game viewing on site
• Safari on site
• Mosquito nets
• Accessible airport shuttle
• No accessible airport shuttle

Rooms Available

• Room (King/Twin)

  1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

  194-sq-foot individually furnished room with a furnished balcony/patio

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Relax - Private plunge pool; in-room massage available

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and room service

  Sleep - Turndown service

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower

  Practical - Safe; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Bottle of water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Turndown service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • In-room massage available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Private plunge pool
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bed sheets not available

• Luxury Room (King)

  1 King Bed

  161-sq-foot individually furnished room with a furnished balcony/patio

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Relax - Private plunge pool; in-room massage available

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and room service

  Sleep - Turndown service

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower

  Practical - Safe; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking

  Room is accessed via exterior corridors

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Bottle of water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Turndown service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • In-room massage available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Private plunge pool
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bed sheets not available

Guest Reviews

• Nathalie (10/5): - Wir hatten einen außergewöhnlichen Aufenthalt in der Amakhala Safari Lodge und es war unser absolutes Highlight auf unserer 3 wöchigen Südafrika Reise! Die gesamte Lodge war wunderschön eingerichtet und wir konnten von unserer Terasse aus alle möglichen Tiere beobachten :) Das Essen war sehr lecker, das Personal sehr herzlich und aufmerksam und unsere Game Drives mit Desmond waren großartig! Wir haben in 2 Tagen so viele Tiere gesehen und Desmond hat uns alles wissenswerte auf eine sehr lustige, angenehme Art erklärt. Wir haben viel gelacht und vor allem den Sundowner mit Wunsch-Drink und Snacks sehr genossen! Eine sehr besondere Erfahrung mitten in der Wildnis aus dem Jeep auszusteigen und den Sonnenuntergang mit Snacks und zB Wein oder Gin Tonic zu genießen! Highlight war auch, die Elefantenherde beim Baden und spielen zu sehen. Wir kommen gerne wieder :)
• Marc (10/5): - Wir sind super happy mit unserer Wahl und hätten uns den Aufenthalt nicht schöner vorstellen können. Das Personal war hervorragend und hat uns vom ersten Moment an herzlich betreut. Bereits nach dem Check in ging es nach einem feinen Mittagessen direkt auf die erste Safari, ein perfekter Start. Die Safaris waren unglaublich spannend und bestens organisiert. Das Essen war ebenfalls klasse. Ein absolutes Highlight war das Wasserloch direkt vor unserem Zimmer, wo wir Tiere ganz nah beobachten konnten. Vielen Dank für diese unvergesslichen Tage während unserer Südafrika Reise.
• Eva (10/5): - Alles war trsumhaft!
• Bossi (8/5): -
• Helen (10/5): - Beautiful surroundings and exceptional service.
• neil (10/5): Fantastic - Awesome lodge, lovely staff, incredible location. Not an inexpensive 3 days but you get what you pay for! Nothing
• Cheryl (9/5): Beautiful location to relax and have safari drives. - Beautiful location, property is very special and rooms lovely. Safaris and guides are wonderful. Staff also very welcoming. Nothing, just to mention that wifi connection can be poor, and plugs in room were not working very well with loose connection.
• hardt (10/5): Wunderschöne Safari Lodge mit top Preis Leistungsverhältnis - Wunderschöne Anlage mit eigenem Pool. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Toller Service, leckeres Essen. Die Safari war wundervoll. Wir haben sehr viele Tiere gesehen. Bonbon hat uns sehr viel über die Tiere erklärt. Highlight war der sundowner im Reservat. Die Anlage ist ein ganz kleines bisschen in die Jahre gekommen ( Farbe im Pool war abgeplatzt, Handtücher etwas älter ) aber das Preis Leistungsverhältnis ist sensationell für eine 4 Sterne Anlage.
• Anke (10/5): -
• Nina (9/5): - Beautiful staff and rooms. Beautiful reserve and we had lots of great sightings. Room keeping could be improved. Replacing towels and mini bar items was poor
• Mark (10/5): Brilliant. Will stay here again. - Everything. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
• Robert (8/5): -
• Renata (9/5): - It’s a beautiful place but deff not for one night! Sparkling water wasn’t available. Having umbrella in the room in case of heavy rain would be appreciated.
• Elisa (10/5): Außergewöhnlich :) - Eine kleine Lodge mit nur 11 Zimmer. Alle sind sehr bemüht und freundlich. Unser Ranger war der hammer & die Game Drives wirklich super. Jedes Zimmer hat einen kleinen Pool zum abkühlen und eine Outdoordusche 😍 Das Essen war top - alles inklusive, auch die Getränke. Beim hinfahren zur Lodge haben wir schon Giraffen gesehen und direkt bei der Lodge Büffel, echt ein spezielles Erlebnis. -
• Wolfgang (10/5): - Eine wunderschöne Anlage, leider hat es geregnet, sodass nicht viel genutzt wurde. Super Guide Bonbon, ein wilder Ritt im Jeep bei extremen Gewitter. Das Dach der Hütte war undicht, an mehreren Stellen hat es ins Zimmer geregnet. Es wurde zwar mit Planen abgedichtet, das passt aber nicht zum Preis.
• Alain (10/5): Splendid - Extraordinary experience. The staff was super nice and efficient , and the rangers very friendly and very professionnal. The accommodations were great. And the safaris both in Amakhala and Addo really splendid. We saw Elephants, Lyons, rhinos, hippos, girafes, buffaloes, monkeys, zebras and all sorts of antilopes just a few mètres away
• Benedetto (10/5): - Hele goede game lodge, goede game drives in Amakhale. Addo elephant viel daarbij in het niet.
• Angela (10/5): An luxurious adventure into the bush! - Staff amazing. Facilities and Food excellent. Liked their philosophy - conservation, giving back to the community. And of course the game drives Just Amazing. Our driver BonBon was the BEST - so knowledgeable. We saw the big five and the 3 amigo cheetahs. Safari is expensive, but it was worth it. Made our trip to South Africa. Liked everything except issue with WiFi for our whole stay. Not lodges fault as issue was with the mast not the lodges WiFi. Nice though to go “dark” for a few days.
• Elza (10/5): -
• Brit (10/5): -
• Tina (10/5): Fabulous - The staff were really helpful and friendly. We had great game drives and Mnoni was very entertaining and knowledgeable. The food was great, the rooms very special. Nothing.
• Kevin (10/5): Great views, friendly staff and guides who make the safari a fun and very enjoyable experience while - Breakfast and food well presented, views and staff friendly great safari guide and range of animals Nothing
• LEE (9/5): Our guide Bon Bon was absolutely brilliant, could not fault him in any way - The staff were amazing, so friendly, all of them, a great team. The towels weren’t very nice and the taps were not great to use, I realise they are trying to give that “Lodge” look but some nice bath and hand towels would still work. The water taps were the same thing, put some normal taps in.
• Brandes-Dede (9/5): - Das Zimmer Nr 1. Lag sehr zentral. Als wir angekommen waren 15 Uhr ging schon die erste Safari los. Der Fahrer Mister Präsident war sehr nett und Lustig. Er hat uns viel über die Natur und die Tiere erzählt. Da der Aufenthalt (800 Euro pro Tag) nicht billig ist muss ich ein paar Dinge beanstanden. Wir mussten noch 32 Euro für ein Wein extra noch bezahlen...obwohl wir all inklusive hatten. Es waren viel Spinnweben unter der Decke im Zimmer. Der Pool könnte auch mal neue Farbe vertragen. Die Auflagen waren fleckig mit Handtuch war es okay. Das Essen war durchschnittlich. Fleisch Medium bestellt war aber immer durchgebraten und zäh. Das Frühstück hat mir gut gefallen. Preis Leistung war nicht im Gleichgewicht.
• Kerstin (10/5): Absolutely awesome experience - Lodge and apartment was fantastic, as was the Staff service and meals, too. Extraordinary were the Safari trips with BonBon, he was so engaged and determined to show us the best of the Big 5 as he could - and he did! Additionaly he is a fantastic driver and an awesome storyteller full of knowledge of Fauna and Flora. Would enter his guidance anytime! There were some complications about our payment which already had been done in December. It could be solved by Intervention of booking.com; thanks so far, but I dont know under whose resonsibility it actually fell. Maybe there are some tiny screws to adjust to avoid misunderstandings like these.
• Carola (9/5): Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit. Das Personal und der Guide waren sehr, sehr freundlich. Die Game Drives waren sehr span - Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und das Service war top. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und unsere Safari hat mit dem Tour Guide unheimlich viel Spaß gemacht. Das Essen war sehr lecker. Alles in allem ein wunderschöner Aufenthalt. Für so eine exklusive Unterkunft waren Löcher und Flecken in den Handtüchern und der Bettwäsche. Ebenfalls waren die Auflagen auf den Liegen und Stühlen auf der Terrasse sehr ungepflegt und dreckig.
• Joanna (10/5): Fantastic place to Safari if you don’t want one of the big deserve s. Treatited like royalty, food was delicious and roo - Beautiful and peaceful, the staff and accommodation we’re amazing
• katia (10/5): Paradis et Safari - Tout: le charme de l endroit, le décor, la gentillesse, le service, les repas Rien
• Deborah (10/5): Rooms were stunning.very private food amazing as were all the staff we had a couple of minor issues which were dealt w - Beautiful. Friendly, helpful staff. Amazing food. Safaris second to non. Our guide Martin was the best. So much knowledge and so accommodating and friendly.
• Jan (10/5): Uitstekend! - Prachtige lodge, heel lekker eten, vriendelijk personeel Mijn voedsel allergie moest ik wel telkens opnieuw herinneren aan onze butler bij het bedienen van de maaltijd, ook al was het bij aankomst gevraagd en genoteerd.
• Nicola (10/5): -
• gwenffeda elizabeth (10/5): - Loved all of it. Could not fault anything! Brilliant.
• Hans (6/5): -
• Daniel (10/5): Whole heartedly recommend for an amazing safari experience. We saw a great selection of animals, then retired back an in - Loved everything. Top marks for the safari, the people and the whole experience, especially our guide Justin and butler Sheldon. Food was all great and accommodation was perfect for the location. Going to sleep and waking up to the sight of wild animals drinking from a waterhole was truely unforgettable. Loved it so much that we did 3 hour morning and 3 hour afternoon drives for 3 days… but would have done more (incl night drives) if there was an option Loved it all
• nancy (10/5): We had a great 3 night stay here. Staff were great and the safari ranger was very knowledgable and accommodating - Lodges not overlooked and peaceful
• Eveline (10/5): Eine rundum gelungene Safari - Die Amakhala Safari Lodge ist eine Lodge mit 11 einzelnen geschmackvoll eingerichteten Hütten. Vor unserer Hütte war ein Wasserloch, an dem immer wieder Tiere zu sehen waren. Erstes Frühstück gibt es vor der Safari um 6.15 Uhr, zweites ausgiebiges und reichliches Frühstück um 10 Uhr nach der Safari. Ein leichtes Mittagessen wird um 14 Uhr angeboten, bevor man von 15 bis ca. 18.30 Uhr zur Nachmittagssafari startet. Das Abendessen kann ebenso wie das Mittagessen aus einer kleinen Menükarte ausgewählt werden. Bei den Safaris fährt man in Jeeps mit erfahrenen Rangern in kleinen Gruppen, was echt Spass macht. Wir haben mehr gesehen als erwartet u.a. Giraffen, Löwen, Geparden, Nashörner, Elefanten und Büffel. Der Aufenthalt in der Lodge war sehr familiär und wir haben uns sehr gut umsorgt und wohl gefühlt.
• Stephanus (8/5): Wieder einmal ein tolles Safarierlebnis in einer großartigen Landschaft. - Die Unterkunft in einem separaten Haus mit eigenem Pool ist sehr schön, besonders bei dem Blick auf ein kleines Wasserloch. Die Safarifahrten waren toll, unser Ranger unheimlich motiviert. Das Essen war zweimal unterirdisch schlecht, bei drei Tagen ist die Quote damit zu hoch.
• Helen (9/5): -
• Francesca (10/5): - Posto meraviglioso dove durante il soggiorno è stato tutto perfetto! Personale gentilissimo e sempre sorridente, grande attenzione e cura nei dettagli. Meraviglioso il safari nella riserva privata dove difficilmente si incontrano altri veicoli e pertanto è possibile vivere a pieno l’esperienza e immergersi nella natura! Ottimo anche il cibo!
• Dion (10/5): -
• Richard (10/5): -
• Markus (9/5): Ein toller Aufenthalt, es hätten gern weitere Nächte dort sein dürfen. - Die Lage der einzelnen Bungalows ist traumhaft und die Ausstattung lässt keine Wünsche offen. Auch die übrigen Einrichtungen - Restaurant, Bar, Pool etc - sind sehr ansprechend. Die Mahlzeiten waren lecker und wurden (teils) vom sehr freundlichen Personal serviert. Um alles richtig genießen zu können sollte man mindestens zwei Nächte dort verbringen.
• Bernard (10/5): Great lodge and excellent experience - Fantastic lodge with game reserve for animals to come up to the lodge.
• Karen (10/5): Great place fantastic staff - Gorgeous place Nothing
• Stefan (10/5): Safari Deluxe in der Amakhala - Sehr gepflegte Anlage mit wunderbaren Bungalows, welche angenehm groß und supersauber waren. Der kleine Pool vor dem Bungalow war sehr erfrischend. Die Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft der Mitarbeiter war außergewöhnlich, kulinarisch wurde man sehr verwöhnt. Die Safari-Fahrten waren sehr informativ, der Guide (in unserem Fall Martin) hat vieles erklärt und sorgte für ein tolles Erlebnis. Wir haben die 2 Nächte sehr genossen.
• Laura (10/5): -
• Peter (10/5): A fantastic safari experience. - What an AMAZING experience. We had two nights at Amakhala Safari Lodge and were so well looked after. The accommodation was extremely comfortable with all amenities, a huge very comfy bed and a great, close up view of animals at a watering hole from the verandah. We had three safaris led by Desmond and one by Justin. Both were very knowledgeable and did a fabulous job getting us really close to the animals, we were so fortunate to experience nature so up close. The rest of the staff looked after us so well, nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend them. Nothing. It was all excellent.
• Geoff (9/5): - Fabulous location. Friendly staff. Very good food. Apartment was very spacious and comfortable. The gravel road leading to the safari lodge.
• Nicole (8/5): Tolle Unterkunft für Tierbeobachtungen - Wir haben so viele Tiere gesehen. Das Essen war gut. Am besten haben uns die Safari Touren mit Niki und Justin gefallen. Nochmal vielen Dank für alles. Die Tiere kamen bis an die Wasserstelle vor dem Zimmer so konnte man sogar Giraffen von der Terrasse aus beobachten. Die Anfahrt zu Löwen und Geparden war sehr weit. Da blieb dann vor Ort wenig Zeit zum Suchen. Wir hatten eine riesengroße Spinne im Zimmer. Die Natur ist sehr nahe :-)
• Linda and David (10/5): Fabulous game drives. Saw everything. Room was perfect , loved the huge bath with view outside. Staff very friendly. - Room, staff, food all excellent. Would have preferred to have more time between return from afternoon safari and dinner to have time to enjoy the fire pit and socialising.
• Catharina (10/5): Sehr empfehlenswert , das Personal ist sehr freundlich und bemüht . - Das Personal war großartig , das Zimmer sehr schön und sauber . Sehr gutes Essen , sowohl Menge als auch Qualität . Großartige Game Drives mit einem tollen Ranger (Desmond) der sich sehr viel Zeit genommen hat und sein Fachwissen geteilt hat . Er war überragend und hat sich jederzeit um die Gäste gekümmert. Wir würden jederzeit eine erneute Safari bei ihm buchen . Die Adressbeschreibung von Booking.com. ist irreführend . Direkt die Adresse der Game Lodge in das Navi eingeben .
• Barbara (10/5): - Een droom die uitkwam! Vanuit je bed Pumba’s zien lopen. Geweldig. Giraffen ook voor de deur! Personeel en ranger super.
• Laura (10/5): Perfekte Safari Lodge für 2-3 Übernachtungen - Eine super tolle Safari Lodge, wo rundum alles gestimmt hat. Vor allem die Game Drives mit unserem Guide Bradely waren einfach nur super. Er hatte so ein Wahnsinns Wissen über die Tierwelt und hat uns viele spannende Insights gegeben. Auch der Essen war super lecker. Die gesamte Organisation unserer 2 Tage (4 Game Drives) hat uns rundum perfekt gefallen. Es war alles super :)
• Barnby (10/5): - Had such a lovely few days here. The food was delicious, the staff were amazing and so thoughtful. Overall it was fantastic from start to finish Leaving…
• Brenda (10/5): -
• Svenja (9/5): Tolles Game Reserve, dass wir wieder besuchen würden! - Großes Gebiet, sehr zuvorkommendes Personal, tolle Guides, super Essen und Getränke, viele gemütliche Verweilmöglichkeiten (Lounge, Pool, usw.). Einmalig, in so offenen Unterkünften zu übernachten. Tiere direkt vor der eigenen Unterkunft. An sehr wenigen stellen, fehlte die Aufmerksamkeit für die Anlage. Bspw. Beschmutzte Sitz-/Liegeauflagen, Wasser in der Dusche lief sehr schlecht ab. Kleinigkeiten und meckern auf hohem Niveau!
• Stephan (7/5): Tolle Safaris in traumhaftem Rederve, sehr schöne Unterkunft aber schlechtes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis - Tolle Räumlichkeiten in einem wunderschönen Game Reserve. Die Zimmer sind stilvoll, sehr sauber und komfortabel mit Blick auf Wasserlöcher zu dem einige Tiere kommen. Das Essen war hauptsächlich lecker und schön angerichtet. Unser absolutes Highlight waren die Game Drives in Amakhala mit dem President, die den Aufenthalt zu einer ganz besonderen Erfahrung gemacht haben. Man merkt, dass er eine Passion für seinen Job hat, jeden Winkel des Reserves wie seine Hosentasche kennt, jedes Tier liebt und menschlich sehr emphatisch ist. Er versucht hier wirklich jeden Wunsch zu erfüllen. Auch ein großes Lob an das ganze „unsichtbare“ Personal im Hintergrund z.B. das Housekeeping, die immer wieder nach unserem Zimmer geschaut und alles schön hergerichtet haben. Es war perfekt sauber. Auch der Empfang im Hotel war sehr nett und herzlich. Der Zeitplan ist straff, das hätten alle Gäste gerne vorher gewusst: Nach Ankunft um 13 Uhr geht es direkt um 14 Uhr zum Lunch, 15 Uhr zur ersten Safari, danach direkt Abendessen und dann morgens direkt um 6:30 Uhr die nächste Safari. Die Zeit zwischen Ankunft und Lunch ist einfach zu kurz und eine Info vorab wäre wichtig, dann kann man sich im Urlaub wenigstens darauf einstellen. Wenn wir etwas später zum Essen kamen, wurden wir direkt im Zimmer angerufen. Aber selbst war z.B der Lunch nicht pünktlich bereit, wenn man dann rechtzeitig da war musste man 20 Minuten warten - trotz striktem „Anschlusstermin“. Das alles hat es etwas unentspannt gemacht, auch wenn die Safaris es echt wert waren. Bei uns war der Service leider auch nicht gut (abgesehen von Empfang, Ranger, Housekeeping) und alles war meistens wie ausgestorben, kein Personal zu sehen diese musste man über eine Klingel rufen. Teilweise war das Essen nicht gut aber jegliche Anmerkungen wurden vom Butler ignoriert und abgetan. Zudem hatten wir kein Warmwasser, was unser Ansprechpartner auch nicht weitergab. Bei dem teuren Preis, sehr enttäuschend. Preis-Leistung ist für uns inakzeptabel. Wir hatten uns mehr erhofft und in günstigeren Unterkünften bessere Erfahrungen gemacht.
• Philipp (9/5): - Die Lodges sind super stilvoll eingerichtet und das gebotene Essen schmeckt sehr gut. Das absolute Highlight sind die Safaris mit den äußerst netten und super ausgebildeten Ranger. Wir haben jede Ausfahrt mehr als genossen und nehmen super Erinnerungen mit nach Hause.
• John (9/5): An outstanding safari experience. - The staff were all attentive and enthusiastic and service was highly personalized. The game ranger was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. And the real stars were the animals. I learned a lot about game preservation and came home with some of the best wildlife pictures I have ever taken. South Africa is too far away!
• SVETLANA (6/5): Место не оправдало ожиданий, рады были уехать - Расположение, аутентичный дизайн, на первый взгляд. Очень понравилось дневное сафари, увидели близко много животных, в том числе гепарда и носорогов. Утренне сафари было неудачным. Очень понравился рейнджер, профессиональный, знающий. Аутентичный дизайн обернулся очень холодной ночью, кондиционер на обогрев не справлялся совсем, было ОЧЕНЬ холодно, принять душ нереально при такой температуре помещения. Отсутствие розеток, очень плохо работающие краны с водоснабжением, смесителей нет, отдельные трубки. Нет тапочек и теплых халатов при таком холоде. Холодный бассейн. Очень недружелюбный персонал, на просьбы не реагирует, официантов не дождаться, путаются в меню вин, ведут себя фамильярно. Звонили с требованием выселиться в 11, хотя в бронировании Booking указано 12.
• Sandrine (10/5): Safari luxe, hautement recommandé ! - Tout était parfait, service luxe, repas très bon, lieu incroyable, safari au top !
• Elisabetta (10/5): Perfetto per un safari - La posizione nel mezzo alla riserva, la vista e l’arredamento.
• Susan (10/5): - Serene setting. Very friendly staff. Lovely food. Enjoyed the game drives and felt very well looked after. The lodge is in a corner of the game reserve and so some parts of the reserve are a bit of a trek to get there.
• Setenta (10/5): Exceptional - People here are so nice and friendly. The place is beautiful and so organized. Everything works.
• Fiona (10/5): We had a fantastic experience here. Our favourite place in South Africa. The accommodation is gorgeous with beautiful vi - Everything about our stay was fantastic. The staff were super and so helpful, rooms were beautiful and spacious and the food was delicious. The game drives were also amazing. There was nothing we didn’t like about our stay. Everything was brilliant.
• Corinna (10/5): Incredibile safari experience - Beautiful small lodge located in amazing private reserve! The rooms were stunning and we could see giraffes and warthogs from our terrace! The staff was super nice and attentive and always made sure we had everything we needed! The food was delicious and they catered for gluten free requirements very well. The drives were also great! Our guide Des was extremely knowledgeable and fun and we saw all the big fives, incredible scenery and learned about so much about all the animals! Overall this is a great reserve, we had a very special time and would highly recommend! Nothing
• Daniel (10/5): A Perfect Stay - Our stay was incredible. Desmond, our guide, gave us some incredible sights and we were really lucky to see 4 out of the big 5 alongside various other interesting animals. The reserve is vast and there is plenty to see, the fact that there are various lodges across the reserve means even if you have a fairly quiet hotel, there are plenty of rangers out doing drives which helps your chances of animals being spotted and your ranger making their way there. The accomodation is lovely, a perfect room with comfortable bed and a view of a watering hole from your private plunge pool. This includes a free mini-bar which is perfect for dipping in to to spend time on the patio. The food was fantastic, very generous and well cooked portions and the service at dinner from Sheldon and Thambo was perfect. We weren't renting a car so got a private transfer from Martin who gave us some great info on the drive from PE and it felt like our trip started early! All in, a perfect stay and I wouldn't hesitate to return. My only regret was only booking two night. All in all, a faultless stay
• Davinia (10/5): Absolutely perfect family safari. Would wholeheartedly recommend. - Loved everything! The lodges, the game drives, the staff, the food, the pool! A dream come true.
• Edward (10/5): Exceptional -
• Samantha (10/5): Wouldn’t change a thing - A beautifully appointed, intimate lodge within Amakhala. Friendly, helpful staff and excellent rangers. The rooms are beautiful and we had animals at the watering hole outside our room most nights. The food was plentiful and delicious.
• Lauren (10/5): Very special stay with plenty of animals - The rooms are stunning - huge and extremely comfortable bed, aircon/fan/underfloor heating, bath overlooking the watering hole, living room area, and of course the private plunge pool from where we saw warthogs and bushbuck wander over for a drink from the nearby watering hole. All the food was delicious and beautifully presented with 3-course meals for both lunch and dinner. We also enjoyed the sunset drinks and snacks. There were lots of little touches like the free minibar with bottles of wine as well as dry and sloe gin, bath salts and oils for the bath overlooking the watering hole, robes, fleece ponchos for when it gets chilly on the game drives etc, which made the stay feel even more luxurious. We had been at a different lodge the day before so had different things we had already seen/wanted to see to the rest of our game drive group. However, our ranger Mnoni aka Mr President went out of his way to accommodate us all and make sure we got to see everything we hoped for. We had an incredible 2 game drives seeing cheetahs, lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, hippo etc. Mnoni was also very knowledgable and taught us lots of interesting facts about the animals and the reserve.
• Alison (10/5): Great stay at Amakhala! - Lovely cottages, great food. Game drives very good with Martin our guide who is extremely knowledgeable and informative. Nothing
• Aoibheann (10/5): Incredible Experience - We had the most amazing two days here for part of our Honeymoon. The staff were incredible, so friendly and accommodating. Mr. President's game drives meant we saw almost everything we could in 2 days. We 100% recommend and hope to return ourselves!
• Hendrik (10/5): Exceptional -
• Stephanie (10/5): Wonderful stay! - Everything about our stay was wonderful! The staff was super welcoming; lodges are perfect, very romantic and good food as well. Game drives were great. Would absolutely recommend!
• Sodo (10/5): Exceptional - It's very accessible from the N2 main national road between Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. The Safari drives we got to see most of the animals available there. The Ranger was very insightful and knowledgeable about the animals. The establishment is breathtaking. Peaceful place with great adequate facilities. Each room had its own personal pool and Butler. It's great to see animals wandering around the lodge at a safe distance. Guest were friendly aswell. Great experience. To be repeated again some day. Nothing. All satisfactory. Best value for money
• Jill (10/5): Superb service from everyone. Would highly recommend the safari lodge to everyone. - The safari lodge is amazing - staff incredible. Martin - our safari guide was wonderful. Nothing
• Bailey (7/5): Good -
• Caroline (10/5): Exceptional -
• Robert (10/5): - Lodging, staff and services were all amazing. The guides were simply outstanding. Wonderfyl ex
• Claire (10/5): Exceptional -
• Karen (10/5): Perfection!!! - We could not fault our stay. Everything from start to finish was seamless and well organised . The individual lodges are completely private and beautifully appointed with really comfy beds. The common areas are gorgeous too. The food is outstanding and very plentiful, we loved that we dined on our own for breakfast and lunch but then got to all sit together for dinner sharing and chatting about our day. The staff are very professional and friendly. The game drives are amazing!!!Our guide Justin was awesome sharing lots of interesting information and finding so many of the animals for us to see in the reserve. We were also very impressed by the fact that it truly is all inclusive, no unexpected surprises. We just wish we had stayed longer as this truly was a trip of a lifetime. That we couldn’t stay longer😞
• Elisabeth (10/5): Exceptional -
• Stanley (8/5): Very good -
• Paul (10/5): Has the wow factor - Wow. If you dream of a Safari Lodge where giraffes come down to the water hole whilst sat in your plunge pool, this is the place. A beautiful location with just 11 lodges strategically placed so that it still feels intimate. Good food and hospitality with Safari Drives makes this a special place for us safari newbies. Would highly recommend.
• William (9/5): Such beauty - Lovely place. Would like to be given the option of dining as a couple OR sharing a table. We spoke to several couples you would have preferred sharing as it's a fun way to meet new people, swap safari stories and share laughter. We asked a couple to join us fie dinner saying the previous night they had dealt outside the group. Loved Addo Park. The food was fantastic!! Wake up calls that were not correct for days activities.
• Trevor (10/5): Amazing stay would recommend to anyone - This property is just out of this world the staff are so friendly and just want to make your stay as great as they can. The room is wonderful and you have animals walking past Nothing
• Shirley (8/5): Very good - The outlook from our lodge was lovely.Seeing the animals at close quarters was wonderful. Our safaris were great,although it did take some time to reach certain parts of the reserve,but worth it to see the animals. Our ranger was very informative and dedicated to tracking down the animals. Our bathroom could do with some tlc. We had problems getting hot water in the outdoor shower, but was sorted quite quickly. The shower attachment with the bath was very ineffective and we weren't able to fill the bath. The area around the sink needs to be refurbished. Our plunge pool was not working so was covered in dead bugs and it was cloudy. It took a reminder to get it sorted.
• David (10/5): Unbelievably good, the friendliest of staff, superb safari experience - Absolutely superb from start to finish, quality will always triumph! Nothing
• Leanne (10/5): A wonderful stay in Amakhala Safari lodge. Would recommend. - Spacious lodges Wonderful views over the watering hole. Exceptional food and service. Nothing
• James (9/5): Superb -
• Gail (10/5): Magical - I think our stay at Amakhala will be the highlight of our travels for some time. We made lifelong memories. What can I say: completely professional, seamless, knowledgeable service, with fabulous accommodation and expert guides. N/a
• Iman (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mark (10/5): Exceptional - The Safari Lodge was beyond expectations. Fantastic welcoming staff who couldn't do enough to make your stay an unforgettable experience. The food and accomodation was superb and your every need was catered for..Will stay again when next in SA. There was nothing to not like for us personally.
• Peter (10/5): Exceptional - The welcome we received upon arrival was the start of a perfect holiday . The staff couldn't do enough for us and the food was delicious from breakfast to evening meal . We certainly didn't go hungry!! Our safari guide Desmond was so knowledgeable and managed to find us all the animals we wanted to see ..... And more !!! I would recommend anyone to visit . A holiday of a lifetime that will be remembered for ever . Nothing !
• Simon (9/5): Authentic Safari Lodge, great team and fantastic drives - Authentic game lodge ideally located for game drives. Great to see animals grazing by our lodge and the watering hole. Game drives were excellent, and Ranger Desmond was a star, seeking out predators and other animals for great photo opportunities and sharing his vast knowledge with us in a fun and interactive way ! Team at Amakhala were friendly and helpful, always with a welcoming smile. Had a great time and would highly recommend. Nothing
• Edward (10/5): Great safari location - This is an excellent choice for a $safari park. Helpful staff ,knowledgeable drivers. Managed to see lots of animals and the trip to Aldo elephant was a bonus
• Aylene (10/5): Simply awesome - Great location, lovely accomodation and awesome staff. Every single member of staff was welcoming and attentive. Extra shout outs to Thando and Sheldon and the amazing chefs. Desmond our guide is one of the loveliest, knowledgeable and fun people you could ever hope to meet! Sitting on your own terrace, in our out of the plunge pool, watching the wildlife come to the watering hole was absoulte magic. Nothing!
• Ian (10/5): Stunning… made memories to last a lifetime - Everything was simply perfect Having to leave 🥲
• Terri (9/5): Excellent short vacation spot! - Breakfast, lunch and dinner was amazing. Loved the staffs cheerfulness daily, they were also very accommodating and helpful. The best part was our safari, Desmond drove us and was a very knowledgeable guide. We saw 4/5 of the Big Five. The room upon arrival was not clean, however after saying something to the staff they were able to clean it up and make it presentable.

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