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Woodbury Lodge – Amakhala Game Reserve

Amakhala Game Reserve

Set against a cliff above the Bushman's River valley, Woodbury Lodge is located in the malaria-free area of the Amakhala Game Reserve.

M
Manca
From
Slovenia
I loved everything! Spacious lodge with nice view over the waterhole, very attentive staff, delicious meals and amazing game drives. The staff really went above and beyond to make our stay memorable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
Price from
US$762
1 night, 2 adults

Bukela Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Amakhala Game Reserve

Situated in the Amakhala Game Reserve, Bukela Game Lodge features an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and panoramic views of the African bush.

M
Marjan
From
Netherlands
Rooms are super comfy and big. Loved the view. The staff is amazing and the safari was all we wished for!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Price from
US$1,069.13
1 night, 2 adults

Induli Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Amakhala Game Reserve

Providing mountain views, Induli Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve in Amakhala Game Reserve provides accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a restaurant and a bar.

J
Johannes
From
Sweden
You will be sure to have a magnificent stay here. Extremely comfortable and very private. Very nice staff and, especially, a highly skilled game driver named Lubela who managed to make every game drive better than the previous. But also a very ”family atmosphere” in the lodge. All meals and drinks are included with nice food served every day. Induli lodge was opened in 2024 and is nicely renovated/decorated with many attention to details. Matt, the owner was very attentive and fulfilled your requests for any specific liquor etc. that you felt was missing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$966.98
1 night, 2 adults

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Amakhala Game Reserve

Situated within the Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape and offering an intimate Big 5 experience, these luxury lodges feature exclusive furnishings and private terraces.

K
Kerri
From
Ireland
Stunning place, absolute luxury for tents in the Bush, in the middle of nowhere. Such a treat to live almost alongside the animals (from a safe distance!) and to observe in natural surroundings. Saw so many beautiful creatures and I loved that the lodge was respectful and conscious of the environment in terms of the minimal impact construction of the accommodation (beautifully equipped luxury tents) and yet struck a really lovely balance with comfort and beautiful design. A very special experience that we will treasure forever.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Price from
US$1,011.09
1 night, 2 adults

Hopewell Private Game Reserve

Buyskloof (Near Amakhala Game Reserve)

The malaria-free Hopewell Private Game Reserve is set on 3000 hectares of African bush with an abundance of wildlife and birds. Guests can enjoy panoramic views, game drives and free WiFi.

C
Christopher
From
Germany
Everything, from the facilities to the amazing staff was perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$1,520.96
1 night, 2 adults

Ikwanitsha Lodge

Paterson (Near Amakhala Game Reserve)

Featuring mountain views, Ikwanitsha Lodge in Paterson features accommodation, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

N
Naadiya
From
Lesotho
Stunning views. Ingrid is a wonderful host, food was great and the ladies who served us were lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
Price from
US$168.96
1 night, 2 adults

Lalibela Game Reserve Lentaba Safari Lodge

Paterson (Near Amakhala Game Reserve)

Providing mountain views, Lalibela Game Reserve Lentaba Safari Lodge in Paterson provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and a terrace.

F
Felix
From
Sweden
We had a wonderful stay. The accomodation was very nice, the staff was friendly and helpful and the safari was fantastic! We hope to be able to return soon again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$1,411.87
1 night, 2 adults

Shamwari Bayethe

Paterson (Near Amakhala Game Reserve)

Situated within the malaria-free Shamwari Private Game Reserve, 9 km from Paterson, Shamwari Bayethe offers luxury tents with a private plunge pool.

t
t&a im
From
Isle of Man
The staff are brilliant. The food is amazing. The accommodation is beautiful. The private game reserve felt special, as if we had it to ourselves during our excursions. I had very high expectations based on the price and the whole experience met these. Everything was catered for effortlessly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$2,116.34
1 night, 2 adults

Founders Lodge by Mantis

Paterson (Near Amakhala Game Reserve)

With garden views, Founders Lodge by Mantis is set in Paterson and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

S
Steven
From
United Kingdom
We liked everything the guide [Celia] was amazing and the staff,owners were exceptionally attentive
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$978.95
1 night, 2 adults

Lalibela Game Reserve Mark's Camp

Paterson (Near Amakhala Game Reserve)

Lalibela Game Reserve Mark's Camp is 1 hours' drive away from the Port Elizabeth Airport. An airport shuttle can be arranged upon request.

S
Suné
From
South Africa
The whole experience exceeded our expectations. The food is superb and the rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. They went through the trouble of making a separate meal for my partner to accommodate his food allergies. They also went to the trouble of setting up a screen and provided us with snacks to watch the rugby. We also got to see 4 of the Big 5 in one evening!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Price from
US$1,411.87
1 night, 2 adults
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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
This must be THE BEST safari lodge and wildlife experience in southern SA! The location, the staff, the guides, the food, the overall experience was absolutely superb. An added bonus was the open bar. A very nice touch indeed. We were lucky enough to meet the owners, and we can see why this place is as nice as it was :-)
Guest review by
TommyPePe
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$1,246.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
The Hlosi game lodge and the reserve were one of our highlights of our SA trips. We had a lovely very spacious house and deck with 2 bathrooms with in- and outside showers. Restaurant and deck with view to the waterhole with 2 hippos was amazing. All game drives were breathtaking and “successful”. We saw all big five (replacing the leopard by cheetahs) plus giraffes, zebras, kudus, etc. very close. It was our best location to spot many animals.
Guest review by
Kirsten
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
Beautiful location and lodges. Loved the small group numbers and communal dining. Game drives were amazing. Great food
Guest review by
Janet
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
One of many lodges in a vast safari reserve - and I mean vast. Safari drives were over three hours and we saw the big five and many many other wildlife. The all inclusive nature of the lodge was exemplary - lovely meals (although little choice) and uniquely we were offered bottles of wine to take to our rooms.
Guest review by
Mike
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
The lodges are set in a great location and all the staff were friendly and provided excellent service. The 2 safari drives per day were great with Seamus, our engaging and knowledgeable guide. Facilities and food and drink (free bar) were good. Lodges were clean and comfortable.
Guest review by
Martin
Young couple