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Amakhala Game Reserve is the ideal, malaria free, choice for your Big 5 Safari destination. It has the best location for the traveller that visits Cape Town, the wine lands and the famous Garden Route. This 7500 ha private reserve is renowned for its truly awesome topography and wildlife.

Amakhala is the only Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape that has Fair Trade Certified lodges. These unique lodges offer a wide variety of 3, 4 and 5 star owner-managed experiences that will suit your personal style.

Bukela 5*
This romantic, secluded lodge, with it’s wooden walkways to 4 luxury suites, offers a tranquil five-star wildlife experience.

Bush Lodge 5*
Discreetly positioned in the bush, each of the 5 superlative en-suite tents has a secluded deck with intimate plunge pool.

Hlosi 5*
Along a gentle curve of a hill lies this quiet grassland family retreat. 6 suites, of which 2 are family suites, offer wide open views and five-star comforts. Children’s programme available.

HillsNek upper 4*
The 3 luxury tented chalets, elevated on wooden decks, enjoy panoramic views of the open plains. Available as an exclusive-use lodge on request.

Safari Lodge upper 4*
Regenerate your soul at this retreat. 11 luxury suites are tucked away in a valley of indigenous bush, each with a separate lounge area and private plunge pool.

Leeuwenbosch 4*
This gracious colonial country house offers a family safari experience steeped in settler history. 9 large rooms, including 2 family rooms offer true country living. Children’s programme available.

Woodbury Lodge 4*
Spectacularly set against a cliff above the Bushmans River valley, 6 stone chalets, 2 of which are family units, offers unique and breathtaking views of the riverine bushveld below.

Reed Valley Inn 4*
These 3 historic country rooms with separate entrances and private patios once provided rest for the ‘mail wagon travellers’.

Woodbury Tented Camp 3*
Set in the heart of the reserve, this magical setting has 7 tents, an airy entertainment area and a swimming pool to cool off in.

VOTED THE BEST GAME RESERVE IN THE EASTERN CAPE
by the Eastern Cape Adventure Province Tourism and Conservation Awards