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About the lodge
An overview of HillsNek Safari Camp.
Nestled in a secluded corner of the reserve, HillsNek Safari Camp is affectionately known as the “small” camp with the “greatest” heart. This family-operated lodge, with just four rooms, epitomizes personalized service, attention to detail, and genuine warmth in hospitality.
Highlights
- All-inclusive 4-star experience
- Private and personalized attention
- Luxury accommodation
- Unprecedented safari 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 6 and above are welcome.
The Details
The main lodge and four luxury safari tents are elevated on wooden decks, offering sweeping views of the open plains, and are positioned to ensure privacy and tranquility. Each tent features an en-suite bathroom and an outdoor shower.
HillsNek is ideal for families, small groups, or those seeking a truly romantic safari getaway and is available as an exclusive-use lodge on request.
Accommodation
1 Family Tent
This tent is seamlessly connected to the main lodge by elevated wooden walkways. Adjacent to the main tented bedroom is an interconnecting smaller room with two twin beds, offering comfortable accommodation for a family of four.
3 Classic Safari Tents
The Classic Safari Tent has a king-size bed, and each tent is situated on expansive wrap-around wooden decks that offer stunning panoramic views. These tents are connected to the main lodge.
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
Safari Game Drives
Guests can enjoy a diverse and flexible safari experience led by a team of highly qualified and knowledgeable rangers.
Price Includes
Accommodation, meals, selected house beverages, and 2 game drives per day.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 10 Jan 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows HillsNek Safari Camp personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, selected house beverages and two game drives per day
Special offer
R 5 320
Normally R 7 990
Peak / migration
1 Aug 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, selected house beverages and two game drives per day
R 10 490
Festive
20 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
All Inclusive - All meals, selected house beverages and two game drives per day
R 12 000
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Exclusive offer
Already reflected in the rates above.
The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.
Stay & Pay
Stay 3 Pay 2 - Valid: 1 May - 31 July 2026
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to HillsNek Safari Camp: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, 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
- 9+
- Game drives
- 9+
- Walking safari
- 16+
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Children 0–2 yrs stay free sharing with parents (cot included); children 3–11 yrs charged at 50% of the adult sharing rate when sharing with parents. Children in their own room pay full adult rate. The group-wide "kids under 12 stay free" special does NOT apply at HillsNek.
Notable exceptions
- HillsNek Safari Camp sets its own minimum age of 9 years to stay — higher than the Amakhala group's general 6-year minimum for game drives. Children aged 6–8 may only join game drives via a private vehicle, available on request at additional cost and subject to availability. Walking safaris remain strictly 16+. A Family Tent is available, comprising the main tented bedroom with an interleading smaller twin room, accommodating two adults plus two children — but this does not override the 9-year minimum stay age. The "Kids under 12 stay free" special and the kids' programme offered elsewhere in the Amakhala portfolio are not available at HillsNek. Cancellation terms are stricter: 100% cancellation fee within 60 days of arrival.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at HillsNek Safari Camp.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at HillsNek Safari Camp: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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Let's design your stay.
Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.