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.

Serene setting. Very friendly staff. Lovely food. Enjoyed the game drives and felt very well looked after.

Stayed in July 2025

There was nothing we didn’t like about our stay. Everything was brilliant.

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.

Stayed in May 2025

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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!

Stayed in April 2025

Loved everything! The lodges, the game drives, the staff, the food, the pool! A dream come true.

Stayed in April 2025

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.

Stayed in April 2025

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.

Stayed in April 2025

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Lovely cottages, great food. Game drives very good with Martin our guide who is extremely knowledgeable and informative.

Stayed in April 2025

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!

Stayed in March 2025

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!

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing. All satisfactory. Best value for money

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.

Stayed in March 2025

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The safari lodge is amazing - staff incredible. Martin - our safari guide was wonderful.

Stayed in March 2025

That we couldn’t stay longer😞

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.

Stayed in March 2025

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.

Stayed in February 2025

Wake up calls that were not correct for days activities.

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!!

Stayed in February 2025

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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

Stayed in February 2025

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.

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.

Stayed in February 2025

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Absolutely superb from start to finish, quality will always triumph!

Stayed in February 2025

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Spacious lodges Wonderful views over the watering hole. Exceptional food and service.

Stayed in February 2025

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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.

Stayed in February 2025

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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 .

Stayed in January 2025

There was nothing to not like for us personally.

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.

Stayed in January 2025

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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.

Stayed in January 2025

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

Stayed in January 2025

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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.

Stayed in January 2025