Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa is a privately owned joint conservation initiative where animals have been reintroduced to the area where they once roamed. There are 6 independently owned lodges, all of which are owner-managed by the same families who are the original decedents of the 1820 British settlers to this area.
Leeuwenbosch Country House, one of the 6 lodges found on the Amakhala Reserve, consists of 2 accommodations: The Country House and Shearers Lodge. The Country House is the original farm house that is styled into a colonial farmstead for accommodation guests and the Shearers Lodge is the old stables that have been renovated into en-suite rooms with beautiful contemporary styled décor. The Lodge is set amongst beautifully maintained indigenous gardens. Both the Country House and Shearers Lodge have been awarded as 4-star recognition.
Kwandwe Private Reserve is a 22,000 hectare reserve that offers guests fantastic game viewing and luxury accommodation. Ecca Lodge at Kwandwe offers guests 6 en-suite rooms that are very modern and stylish. Guest areas overlooking the Spekboom valleys and consist of a spacious sitting room with a fireplace, a dining room and a bar area and deep verandahs with large viewing decks for fantastic views over the Eastern Cape bush. Guests are treated with delicious meals prepared by the chef in the open plan and interactive kitchen. An interpretive centre offers alternative entertainment for guests and children of all ages.
[more info]Kwandwe Private Reserve is a 22,000-hectare reserve that has 4 magnificent lodges situated on it. The Great Fish River Lodge is situated on the aloe studded banks of the Great Fish River and has breathtaking river views from the lodge. With 9 luxury suites guests are spoilt by the staff and facilities of this lodge. It is a stylishly furnished old farmhouse that offers guests unrivaled luxury in the African bush.
[more info]Melton Manor on Kwandwe Private Reserve is situated in the Afro-montane forest on the banks of the Great Fish River. The U shape of Melton Manor accommodates up to 8 guests and is ideal for small groups of friends or families who wish to have sole use of a lodge. Guests have a private Chef, Ranger and Host/Hostess when visiting Melton Manor and the friendly staffs tend to all the guests' needs.
[more info]Uplands Homestead is a unique farmhouse built in 1905 and set in a remote and tranquil valley on Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. The homestead still retains all its charm and the grace of its period without losing any of its country warmth and feel and is ideal for a family who would like to have exclusive use of the homestead. With a full complement of staff tending to guests' every requirement, you'll experience the comfort and convenience of a genuine home.
[more info]Lalibela Private Game Reserve is situated between Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth. The reserve is made up of 7500 hectares (approximately 18 500 acres) and they boast the Big 5 (Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino and Buffalo) in a malaria free region. Lalibela offers luxury accommodation with three lodges to choose from, Lentaba Lodge, Mark's Camp and Tree Tops, which all offer décor that is of African origin.
This region of the Eastern Cape boasts 5 ecosystems which include Valley bushveld, savannah grassland, fynbos, riverine forest and acacia woodland. The valley bushveld only occurs in the Eastern Cape and has the highest carrying capacity for games in South Africa.
Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa is a privately owned joint conservation initiative where animals have been reintroduced to the area where they once roamed. There are 6 independently owned lodges, all of which are owner-managed by the same families who are the original decedents of the 1820 British settlers to this area. Woodbury Lodge, one of the 6 lodges found on the Amakhala Reserve and is situated on the Krantz overlooking the magnificent Bushmans River Valley.
[more info]Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa is a privately owned joint conservation initiative where animals have been reintroduced to the area where they once roamed. There are 6 independently owned lodges, all of which are owner managed by the same families who are the original decedents of the 1820 British settlers to this area. Reed Valley Bush Lodge, one of the 6 lodges found on the Amakhala Reserve, is discreetly built in the thick Eastern Cape bush at the top end of an open valley. A backdrop of a waterhole and indigenous fauna and flora and the famous Eastern Cape Aloe makes the Bush Lodge the perfect African destination.
[more info]Bukela Lodge is situated on the Amakhala Private Game Reserve 80km from Port Elizabeth. The lodge is 5-star graded and offers guests exclusive game viewing experiences within a 6000 hectare Game Reserve. Various dining options are available and luxurious accommodation.
[more info]Hlosi Game Lodge is situated on the Amakhala Private Game Reserve which boasts approximately 7000 hectares of land where the Bushmans River flows through. The reserve and lodge is approximately a 40-minute drive from Port Elizabeth and is only 80Km's away. An abundance of game occupies the reserve and roam freely, some of the game includes, Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, Buffalo, and Rhino together with over 16 species of antelope.
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