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Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

5.0 star property
All-inclusive lodge with 12 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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Lounge
Interior detail
Terrace/patio
Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, free cots/infant beds
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
The current price is AU$1,577
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, free cots/infant beds

Room (King/Twin)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, free cots/infant beds

Luxury Room (King)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Ceiling fan
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
N2 about 70km from Port Elizbaeth, on the way to Grahamstown, Paterson, Eastern Cape, 6130

What's nearby

  • Shamwari Game Reserve - 17 min walk
  • Amakhala Game Reserve - 11 min drive
  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 25 min drive
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 34 min drive
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paterson Café - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Luxury all-inclusive lodge near Shamwari Game Reserve
Located close to Amakhala Game Reserve, Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve provides free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, aromatherapy or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 12 outdoor pools with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and wedding services
  • Massage treatment rooms, a front desk safe and game drive on-site
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as private plunge pools and air conditioning, as well as perks, such as separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and fridges

All-inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Spanish, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 12 outdoor pools
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • 12 outdoor pools
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private plunge pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must arrive before 2 PM to attend the game drive.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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.

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Amakhala Safari Lodge Paterson
Amakhala Safari Lodge-Amakhala Game Reserve Lodge Paterson
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Safari Amakhala Game Reserve
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Frequently asked questions

Does Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has 12 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$1,555.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 2300 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve located?

Situated in Paterson, this all-inclusive lodge is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Shamwari Game Reserve and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Amakhala Game Reserve. Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari and Addo Elephant National Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Safari stay
Fantastic staff and excellent ranger with great knowledge of animals and area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

eric

Nós achamos um escorpião no quarto e o ar condicionado estava pingando na cabeça . Safari mais ou menos
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst hotel in our trip.
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.
Besides its dirtiness I'm not sure you can see the leak.
No sheets
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Glad we chose Amakhala
We loved Amakhala, excellent game viewing, very good guides and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

CORNEL

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jenny, Surrey

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria, West Palm Beach,Fl

Excellent Safari experience
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vicky, London

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Sehr schöne Umgebung, ruhig und entspannend. Game drives dauern aber
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pia, Fyn

pni
Dejligt sted - fantastiske oplevelser på safarien

General hotel information

Check-In Time
12:30 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Address
N2 about 70km from Port Elizbaeth, on the way to Grahamstown, Paterson, Eastern Cape
Location
Paterson