Amakhala Game Reserve- Travel Tips
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- 5 Reviews
Reviews of Amakhala Game Reserve
Lisa Hall - 5
Our safari here was incredible!! Animals. We saw elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos, rhinos, ostrich’s, cheetahs, various antelope, various birds, water-buffalo, monkeys, water hogs, wilder-beast, zebras, and meerkats. We were incredibly lucky and they all came up really close to the vehicle. Lodge. Our lodge was amazing. Our bed was really comfy. Our room was clean. Had hot running water. The WiFi was really good. We had our own terrace and was extremely private. We had a wood burner which was very much needed. When it was dark they had a ranger walk us to and from our rooms. Which made us feel safe. Staff and facilities. There is a bar, two pools, a restaurant and seating areas. One of which looks over a watering hole where we saw elephants and lions come and drink. The staff were amazing! They were attentive and friendly. They could not do enough for you. They even put on a show after every morning drive singing and dancing. They offer archery, bird watching and night drives. We did not do any of these as we were always too knackered. It was so intimate as we went out of season and there was only a few of us there. We were on our honeymoon. So on our last night they set up a table for us in the area that looked over the watering hole. So we had a private meal together. Which was lovely. Food The food was lovely. Before our morning drive they would put on scones tea and coffee. When we got back we had the choice of cold and hot breakfast. Lunch were things like skewers and burgers. We then choose from a various array of options for dinner. They had appetisers, soup, starters, mains and a desert. They catered well for vegans and gluten free. Ranger Our ranger Monty was brilliant. He knew where all the animals would be and found every animal we asked for. He was great at following animal tracks and scents. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. Top tips. If you go when we did , at the end of June onward it is South Africans winter. The morning drives were freezing. There are no windows on the vehicles so the cold air really hits you. They give you ponchos. Which is helpful. But i got really cold. I would have taken a beanie hat and a winter coat if I had been told. Also if you are a fussy eater there is no where to buy crisps or chocolate. So take snacks if you think you might need them.
Gabriella Nelson - 5
We had the most amazing 3 days at Amakhala staying at Bush Lodge. Our ranger James/DJ was second to none and completely made our experience unforgettable. We could not have asked for a better experience- we saw the ‘Big 5’ within 24 hours of our stay! The food and dining experience was unforgettable. The service was perfect and the dishes were unique being served dishes such as kuda and Eland. We stayed in a tent at Bush lodge and it was very comfortable- the staff would run a bath for us every evening whilst we were on our evening safari drive (as I said the service was absolutely second to none). My family and I cannot recommend Amakhala/Bush lodge enough and our ranger James completely made our experience so we would definitely recommend a stay!
Shavonne Gritters - Doublet - 5
Wow!!!! Really worth the trip!!! Pick a lodge in the reserve for a peaceful vacation, surrounded by the beauty of mother nature!!!
Padraig Corbett - 5
Excellent game reserve. The drivers were amazing, got some great views of the lions, elephants, cheetahs and lots more. Could recommend enough for first time Safari goers!
Lorraine Mitchell - 5
We stayed at the Bukela Lodge. Pretty hair raising journey off of the main road but absolutely worth the effort. From the moment we arrived and were welcomed by Zeus to the moment we left nothing was too much trouble. We stayed in a "tent", which was so comfortable, no unwelcome insect type guests. The food was excellent. The full body massage was amazing. The highlights were the game drives and we had the benefit of the company and knowledge of Wonga as our guide. He was fantastic and did everything to make sure we were able to see some amazing sights. He got us in the right place to get close up and personal with many animals but the elephants, lions and rhino were outstanding. Thank you.
