Facilities & Services

Please note: these are inclusive in price unless otherwise stated.

• All Lodges offer swimming pools set in lovely gardens.
• Game Drives in to the Reserve (approx 4 hours). Please note there is a minimum age of 6 at those Lodges where children are welcome (Leeuwenbosch also has activities for younger children).
• Canoeing and cruises on the Bushmans River (all ages).

Bars & Restaurants

• Resident chefs will treat you to gastronomic delights presented with African flair in a variety of atmospheric settings.
• Leeuwenbosh is famous for it’s small but perfectly formed cellar ‘pub’!

Overview

The information below primarily relates to Leeuwenbosch Lodge where families are particularly welcome and which operates a special children’s programme, although there are also no age limits at Woodbury, Reed Vally Inn and Carnarvon Dale. Children age 9 + are welcome at Safari Lodge whereas the Bush Lodge has a minimum age of 14.

Looking after younger guests

Children are welcome to use the swings and play equipment of the family.

Children’s Meals

• Children under 12 generally eat at 7 pm (before parents) and then watch a movie whilst the adults relax (if they are not tucked up in bed).
  *’Family’ dinners can also be arranged on request.
• Bespoke Meals on request

Babysitting & Supervised activities

• Children age 6 plus are welcome on the ‘adult’ game drives.
• Children’s game drives (for those under 6 years) can be arranged on request at time of booking (separate or parent may accompany). These are shorter than the ‘adult’ game drives and do not approach dangerous game so closely.
• A special 3 day Family Programme for children of all ages includes educational nature walks and game drives as well as visits to a Xhosa Village and baking.
• Babysitting available on request at Leeuwenbosch, Woodbury and Carnarvon Dale.

Safety

• Animals: The lodge is fenced with plenty of garden space for play.
• Water: The Swimming pool is the only deep water on the site.

Room types

Safari Lodge: The Lodge is tucked away in a valley of indigenous bush at the northern boundary of the Reserve nestled between Shamwari Game Reserve and Addo Elephant National Park (guests have the option of booking the 3 day Tusker Package which, along with activities on Amakhala, includes a game drive into Addo and a visit to The Born Free Foundation). This intimate thatched lodge with its unique air-conditioned safari huts offers all the comforts of a luxury five star lodge. In addition to the four original safari huts there are 7 new luxury suites complete with separate lounge areas with canvas drop blinds, private plunge pools, outside showers and double baths.

Leeuwenbosch: The historical colonial Manor House, built in 1908, has a selection of comfortable rooms whilst the Shearer’s Lodge close by has been converted into f4 luxury en-suite rooms including a delightful Honeymoon Suite.

Woodbury Lodge: Guests are accommodated in six comfortably appointed stone-and-thatch sleeping lodges, each with air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom. It’s location set against a clfiff above the Bushman’s River valley guarantees some spectacular views.

Reed Valley Inn: This colonial lodge encompasses South Africa’s historical past and provides a personalised homely experience. Each of the 4 en-suite rooms, nestled in a farmyard, have a separate entrance onto a private patio.

Reed Valley Bush Lodge: A new African retreat on Amakhala Game Reserve with 5 star status. Built in the bush at the top end of an open valley in the reserve, each of the four air-conditioned rooms overlook a watering point with big sky views. All buildings are thatched roofs, tented walls and wooden floors with private pluge pools and atmospheric fireplace.

Carnarvon Dale: This 3 star graded en-suite accommodation consists of the 1820 Settler farmhouse, the Bottom House, and an elegantly restored early Edwardian cottage, the Top House.

Family

• There are several family/inter-leading family rooms and suites in the Manor House at Leeuwenbosch.
• Several family Rooms are also available at Woodbury.
• There is a family suite at Carnarvon Dale available on request.

Rates

Rates vary according to your choice of Lodge, so please enquire. As a guide, raters are from £182 per adult sharing on an All Inclusive Basis at Leeuwenbsoch, Woodbury and Reed Valley Inn (All Meals and 2 reserve activities per day) valid 01/05/10 – 31/05/10 & 01/08/10 – 30/09/10

Family

• Under 2’s free of charge
• Rate from £91 for children age 2 – 11 years sharing at Leeuwenbosch.
• Children in own suite pay adult rates.

Special Offers

Please see our Special Offers page regarding complimentary night offers currently available throughout the year.

Note: Please enquire for rates for different Room Types and Seasons and we will compile a detailed quotation for your stay.

Amakhala has been awarded the Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa Trademark. Please see our Responsible Tourism page under About Us for further information.

The Reserve has a wide ranging Social Development Programme in place, with the aim of creating an environment where all staff are committed and able to make a contribution from which they will ultimately benefit. Specific projects include the support of a Primary School on the Reserve and on-going training for all staff, enabling them to take on new positions of responsibility.