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Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Sundays River Valley, Cacadu

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.533 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.5/5

FantasticFrom 15 reviews

5.0/531 Mar 2024

Helen

Fantastic staff and excellent ranger with great knowledge of animals and area

5.0/528 Oct 2023

Christian • Couple Trip

Die Amakhala Lodge lässt keine Wünsche offen, sehr freundliches und engagiertes Team in allen Bereichen. Wir können diese Lodge nur weiter empfehlen. Besonders hat uns die Tiervielfalt auf 10000 ha sehr beeindruck

5.0/56 Jan 2020

Shirley van

Gorgeous rooms with private splash pools, delicious food, fabulous staff. Water hole at the lodge. The game drives are nicely timed and there is a good variety of animals. Easy to reach from PE or EL airport.

5.0/52 Feb 2019

Graham

We loved Amakhala, excellent game viewing, very good guides and friendly staff.

5.0/53 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

My husband and I stayed in November and had the most amazing time at this beautiful lodge. The room was well appointed and private. We stayed in room 2 which had a direct view of the watering hole and we had several visitors including Norman the elephant and water buffalo at night. I recommend requesting this room or rooms 1 - 4 if you want to be near the watering hole. Food was excellent and dinner was nice as all of the guests (only 11 rooms at the lodge) dinned together along with the guides, so we got to make friends. You get two drives a day with your stay. Morning drive at 7 am for about 3 hours, followed by breakfast (you get muffins and tea/coffee before the drive to hold you over). After breakfast you get a break for a few hours where you can enjoy your plunge pool, the hotel pool, or get a massage in your room if you like. Then afternoon drive, followed by dinner. After the drives, we were always greeted with drinks like a hot chocolate in the morning or a cocktail in the evening. Afternoon drives also stop at a scenic location for drinks and snacks. Our guide, nicknamed Fish, was great at finding animals and we got to see almost all of the animals we wanted. All in all, we had a wonderful stay and I highly recommend this lodge. The lodge is located about an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth.

5.0/522 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Game quite limited but what we saw was good. You have to drive many miles to find them.

5.0/530 Jan 2018

Jenny

We really enjoyed our first safari on the Amakhala Game Reserve. The Safari Lodge was extremely well located with good facilities. It was well laid out and comfortable. It was the staff, however, who made the stay so enjoyable. Excellent service and very friendly.

5.0/52 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Had an amazing safari experience! Fantastic Ranger, Ngurny and Amazing Host, Cameron! They were both very helpful and a pleasure to be around! The rooms were amazing and all the staff were very friendly. It was a very personal place to stay and very relaxing!

5.0/55 Oct 2017

Maria

Booked this All inclusive Safari by recomendation.Did not go wrong.From the reception from staff members the first day to the wonderful facilities, everything was wonderful.2 game safaris daily,rangers expertise extraordinary.Loved it all.

5.0/521 Apr 2017

Vicky

Visiting Amakala Safari Lodge was the perfect end to our SA trip. From the moment we arrived, the staff all really looked after us. We went out on 4 game drives which were spectacular, and our driver was both incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, making it a very enjoyable experience. The all inclusive menu was varied, delicious and plentiful and it was great having a selection of drinks included in the room too. The room itself was very spacious and felt quite luxurious whilst keeping its lodge-style charm, such as with the exhilarating outdoor (hot!) shower. This is one of the smaller game lodges, which on the plus side means it's slightly easier to spot the animals on game drives, however for those who have been to larger game drives it may feel a little too easy! However having experienced both, we absolutely loved our time here and would happily return.

5.0/53 Apr 2017

Andrew

We spent nights at Amakhala as part of our South African tour and the place is amazing! Everything about the lodge is great! The perfect private lodges, the amazon food in the restaurant, the brilliant staff. The best part is the game drives. Up close to all the big animals including rhino and even a cheetah kill. The only thing that didn't work was the wifi. However, a couple of days meeting new people and sharing conversations and photos from the game drives make a pleasant change form a life online. Safari lodge makes is a fantastic safari stay.

5.0/527 Oct 2015

Pia

Dejligt sted - fantastiske oplevelser på safarien

4.0/515 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Sehr schöne Umgebung, ruhig und entspannend. Game drives dauern aber

3.0/53 Mar 2024

eric

Nós achamos um escorpião no quarto e o ar condicionado estava pingando na cabeça . Safari mais ou menos

1.0/525 Jan 2020

Raquel

At first we would like to say that Martin our ranger was awesome and has great knowledge. but and there is a huge but all the other things like food/service/accomandtion was absolutely terrible. It's not even a 2 star hotel. The food was not tasty at all so we moved to salads instead. The waiter as you call him "butler" never rememberd which course we ordered and called us the wrong names which obviously you are trying to remember unscusfully (you rather just don't call us in names it's absurd). We had a leak in our toilet and you talked about how much you suffer from lack of water but no one came to fix it after we told the butler and the woman in the front desk to fix it. The room needs a face lift and some cleaning of most of the sanitary (attached photos). In the day of the check out we came back from the morning safari around 10 a.m and wanted to take a fast nap before we hit the road for a couple of hours but unfortunately there were no sheets on the bed. Do yourself a favor and just go stay in some lodge and book a day safari - you will save lots of money and you will get a much better service. If you got to this point and see all the good reviews and think we are just tallking nonsense we must say this is the only place and obviously the most expensive place that we had suffered in are whole trip.

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24-hour Front Desk

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Children Facility

Coffee Tea Maker

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Parking (Free)

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No Elevators

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Patio or terrace

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Airport Transfer (Surcharge)

Valet Parking (Free)

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Free WiFi

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

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in12:30 PM-2:00 PM

Check-out11:00 AM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests must arrive before 2 PM to attend the game drive.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.

About Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Location
With a stay at Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve in Paterson, you'll be 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari and 22.3 mi (35.9 km) from Addo Elephant National Park. This all-inclusive lodge is 30.5 mi (49.1 km) from African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve.

Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Facility and Service
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy a soak in one of the 12 outdoor pools. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 11 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Restaurant and Cafe
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - Sat, 26 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children