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Lodge · Amakhala
Amakhala Safari Lodge
The Safari Lodge offers an exclusive retreat for 22 guests in 11 exquisitely furnished suites. Indulge in unparalleled game-viewing experiences from the comfort of the lodge's dedicated Land Rover. Expert game rangers will guide you through the stunning valleys and bush, where the Big 5 roam.
From R 5 330 per person sharing, per night
Special offer available on selected dates.
Lodge · Amakhala
Amakhala Safari Lodge
The Safari Lodge offers an exclusive retreat for 22 guests in 11 exquisitely furnished suites. Indulge in unparalleled game-viewing experiences from the comfort of the lodge's dedicated Land Rover. Expert game rangers will guide you through the stunning valleys and bush, where the Big 5 roam.
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About the lodge
An overview of Amakhala Safari Lodge.
The Safari Lodge offers an exclusive retreat for 22 guests in 11 exquisitely furnished suites. Indulge in unparalleled game-viewing experiences from the comfort of the lodge's dedicated Land Rover. Expert game rangers will guide you through the stunning valleys and bush, where the Big 5 roam.
Highlights
- Welcome drinks on arrival
- Undisturbed retreat
- All-inclusive 4-star experience
- Twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles
- Encounter the Big 5, Black Wildebeest, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, and numerous other antelope
You Should Know
Children aged 9 and above are welcome.
The Details
Guests can relax in their private lounges and indulge in the suite's plunge pool, outdoor shower, or intimate bubble bath for a truly rejuvenating experience. Complimentary WiFi is accessible in all public areas.
Accommodation
The Safari Lodge offers accommodation for 24 guests in 11 suites, each with a private plunge pool and a separate lounge area. The suites feature mosquito-net-draped beds, chilled sparkling wine, and a luxurious double bath. This lodge is a cherished haven for honeymooners and romantic souls.
Dining
Savor cuisine that excites the palate and offers a true taste of African culture, hosted by attentive local staff. All meals are enjoyed in the Main Lodge and are included in your stay.
Activities
Game Drives
A morning game drive into nearby Addo Elephant National Park, known for having the highest density of African Elephants in the world, is included. Now with Big 5 status, a visit to the park makes for an exciting morning. Two additional morning drives are offered within the Reserve.
Big 5 Wilderness Walks
Walking trails with a Professional Trails Guide and a Specialist Birding Guide allow guests to follow elephant and rhino trails across the ancient landscape. Walkers might track and view these giants while discovering countless small creatures and their tracks.
Horse Trails
Amakhala Horse Trails accommodate small groups of up to six intermediate to experienced riders. Experienced younger riders aged 10 to 15 are welcome if accompanied by a guardian. Horseback safaris last two to three hours, offering plenty of time for wildlife viewing and refreshment breaks.
Price Includes
Accommodation, meals, selected house beverages, and two game drives per day.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 30 Sept 2028
Peak / migration
1 Sept 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
Full Board - All meals, selected house beverages and two game drives per day
Special offer
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 5 330
per person · night · normally R 7 990
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
Full Board - All meals, selected house beverages and two game drives per day
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 10 490
per person · night
Green season
1 May 2027 – 30 Sept 2027
Full Board - All meals, selected house beverages and two game drives per day
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 8 390
per person · night
Shoulder
1 Oct 2027 – 30 Apr 2028
Full Board - All meals, selected house beverages and two game drives per day
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 11 540
per person · night
Green season
1 May 2028 – 30 Sept 2028
Full Board - All meals, selected house beverages and two game drives per day
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
R 9 060
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer. Family offers are applied by your safari specialist when preparing your quote.
Stay & Pay
Stay three nights and pay for two, with the third night complimentary. The offer is available in the low season only, from 1 May to 31 July 2026 and 1 May to 31 July 2027, and cannot be combined with any other special. The Conservation and Community Development Levy remains payable per person for every night stayed.
Family
Up to two children under 12 years stay free of charge, and guests aged 16 years and under pay the child rate of 50 per cent of the adult sharing rate when sharing with adults. Both offers apply in the low season only, from 1 May to 31 July 2026 and 1 May to 31 July 2027, and neither may be combined with the other or with any further special. The lodge welcomes children aged nine years and older, so in practice children aged nine to eleven qualify for the free-stay offer.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Amakhala Safari Lodge, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
- Minimum ages
- Stay All ages · Game drives 6+ · Walking safari 6+
- Child rates
- 0–2 yrs: no charge (cot in parents' room at child-friendly lodges). 3–11 yrs: 50% of adult sharing rate when sharing with parents at child-friendly lodges. 12 yrs+: adult sharing rate. Children in their own room pay full adult rate. Special offer: kids under 12 stay free (max 2) at selected lodges; 16 & under pay child rate when sharing with adults at Safari, Hlosi, Induli, Woodbury Lodge, Leeuwenbosch & Woodbury Tented Camp.
- Family rooms
- Family unit available.
- Care
- Kids' programme · Babysitting available
- Exceptions
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Age policies vary by lodge across the Amakhala Game Reserve: Bukela & Bush Lodge 12+; HillsNek 9+; Safari Lodge 9+; Woodbury Lodge 6+; Woodbury Tented Camp 6+; Induli Lodge 6+ (under 6 by arrangement); Quatermain's Camp 12+ (all ages on exclusive use); Hlosi all ages welcome via the Cubs on Safari Children's Programme; Leeuwenbosch all ages; Woodbury Manor all ages (exclusive-use lodge, up to 4 pax). Luxury Family Safari Tent and Luxury Two Bedroom Suite at Hlosi require a minimum of 3 persons sharing. Children 5 and under may join game drives only if the lodge's policy permits, or when the lodge is booked for exclusive use. Private game vehicles can be booked at Hlosi and Leeuwenbosch (subject to availability and additional cost); Bukela, Bush Lodge, HillsNek and Safari also offer private vehicles on request at additional cost, enabling younger children on drives.
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Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
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"Hi Chantal The Summit place guest house was First class , the warmest welcome Robyn was a first class host , the day drips to the wine region and Cape of Good hope etc where really good also. Limoni apartments where lovely, we were looked after by the maids and the property was fantastic . Amakhala service was fantastic, really first class couldn’t fault it. No issues with the cars or anything everything went well, thank you for organising it for us we would recommend you and your company!"
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