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Amakhala Safari Lodge-Amakhala Game Reserve

Eastern Cape-Port Elizabeth · South Africa

N2 About 70Km From Port Elizbaeth On The Way To GrView location

9.6/10Excellent25 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.8/109.8
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.4/109.4
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Amenities10.0/1010.0
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About Amakhala Safari Lodge-Amakhala Game Reserve

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 swimming pools. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. This lodge is all inclusive.

Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

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

Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 11 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools.

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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. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Shamwari Game Reserve - 1.

4 km / 0. 9 mi- Amakhala Game Reserve - 6. 4 km / 4 mi- Lalibela Game Reserve - 27. 4 km / 17. 1 mi- Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 30. 3 km / 18. 8 mi- Olifantskop Pass Lookout - 33. 2 km / 20.

6 mi- Sundays River Dunes - 35. 2 km / 21. 9 mi- Bucks Kloof Hiking Trail - 35. 5 km / 22 mi- Addo Elephant National Park - 35. 9 km / 22. 3 mi- Ulwazi Interpretive Centre - 35. 9 km / 22.

3 mi- Matyholweni Gate - 38. 3 km / 23. 8 mi- Bushman Sands Golf Club - 40. 1 km / 24. 9 mi- Botanical Reserve - 41. 4 km / 25. 7 mi- African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 49. 1 km / 30. 5 mi.

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 luxury lodge is 30.5 mi (49.1 km) from African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve.

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.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 12:30 PM
Check-in until 2:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 15

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Destination fee: ZAR 125 per person, per night

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    15
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2300 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Xhosa

    Afrikaans

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Kwantu Private Game Reserve 26.9 km / 16.7 mi
Lalibela Game Reserve 27.4 km / 17.1 mi
Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari 30.3 km / 18.8 mi
Olifantskop Pass Lookout 33.2 km / 20.6 mi
Sundays River Dunes 35.2 km / 21.9 mi
Bucks Kloof Hiking Trail 35.5 km / 22 mi
Addo Elephant National Park 35.9 km / 22.3 mi
Ulwazi Interpretive Centre 35.9 km / 22.3 mi
Matyholweni Gate 38.3 km / 23.8 mi
Bushman Sands Golf Club 40.1 km / 24.9 mi
Botanical Reserve 41.4 km / 25.7 mi
Addo Raptor and Reptile Centre 45.7 km / 28.4 mi
African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve 49.1 km / 30.5 mi
Crisscross Adventures 50.2 km / 31.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 11
  • lodge
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Bar
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  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 12
  • Spa treatments
  • Breakfast
  • Safari
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Amakhala Safari Lodge-Amakhala Game Reserve

9.6
Excellent
25 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.8 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Amenities
10.0 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2026
Matthew
Excellent stay in Safari Lodge. Staff were super helpful and friendly. The game drives with Bon Bon were incredible as we saw so many animals and learnt about their behaviours. Each lodge was individually located so you had a strong sense of privacy. We even watched warthogs coming to drink at the water hole from our lodge. The food was very good. My one suggestion for improvement is either to have an indoor toilet near the dining areas or to spray the outdoor toilet with mosquito repellent each morning as the standing water meant it was full of mosquitos in the morning.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2026
John
Very helpful staff; great rooms; tasty & plentiful food & drinks; excellent safari guide - Desmond- who was informative & resourceful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2025
Daniel

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
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2025
Robert
Lodging, staff and services were all amazing. The guides were simply outstanding. Wonderfyl ex
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2024
Debbie

We were treated like royalty!

Everything about this safari lodge amazing
The setting,the privacy,the accommodation, food,staff.
We had Martin as our Safari guide who was incredible knowledgeable about everything.
We were treated like royalty
Highly recommend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2024
Hugo
Exceptional property, design, and experience with top hospitality. The common areas are picture-perfect overlooking small waterholes frequently visited by playful warthogs, curious antelope, and brightly colored birds while you eat breakfast and lunch. The villa interior surprised us in every corner from little aesthetic details, unexpected offerings in the cupboard, local bedtime stories at turndown, or staff leaving wine and glasses by the bathtub our first night. The private pools are intimate and welcome tranquil respite in between adventurous game drives during morning and afternoon. Meals were generous and varied with choice. We came for the safari park, but wished we stayed longer for the Lodge experience. Shout-out to Bulelane and his bright and playful character, who made our too-quick trip such a memorable one.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2024
Helen

Safari stay

Fantastic staff and excellent ranger with great knowledge of animals and area
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2020
Shirley van

Rustic luxury

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2019
Graham

Glad we chose Amakhala

We loved Amakhala, excellent game viewing, very good guides and friendly staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 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.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2018
Verified traveler

Safari camp well provisioned with lovely staff

Game quite limited but what we saw was good. You have to drive many miles to find them.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2018
Jenny

Lovely location in the heart of the reserve.

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.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2018
Verified traveler

Personal Safari Lodge

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!
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2017
Maria

Excellent Safari experience\n

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.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2017
Vicky

Outstanding Safari Experience

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2017
Andrew

Awesome!

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Markus
Everything was perfect!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2024
Beat

Amazing


If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! Our entire stay was nothing short of spectacular. The staff was incredibly warm and attentive, with Sheldon, our butler, doing an amazing job to make sure everything was flawless.The meals were absolutely fantastic, and as vegetarians, we were thrilled with the creative and delicious vegetarian dishes prepared just for us—each meal was a culinary masterpiece!

The rooms were breathtaking—beautifully decorated and luxurious, offering total comfort. And the game drives were beyond magical! Our ranger, President, shared fascinating stories throughout, making the experience so much richer. He was determined that we see all the important animals, and we ended up seeing far more wildlife than we ever expected.

This place is an absolute paradise, filled with unforgettable moments. If you're searching for the perfect escape, look no further—you’ve found it!
6/10
Pleasant
03 Mar 2024
eric
Nós achamos um escorpião no quarto e o ar condicionado estava pingando na cabeça . Safari mais ou menos
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2023
Christian
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
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Amakhala Safari Lodge-Amakhala Game Reserve
N2 About 70Km From Port Elizbaeth On The Way To Gr, Paterson, South Africa

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