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Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

5.0 star property
All-inclusive lodge in Paterson with 12 outdoor pools and safari

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, free cribs/infant beds
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Escape to Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve, nestled close to the breathtaking Amakhala Game Reserve. Immerse yourself in nature with game and wildlife viewing, relax by one of 12 outdoor pools or unwind with a massage at the spa. Enjoy full breakfast and meals at the on-site restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and take advantage of laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 12 outdoor pools
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden

Room options

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

Room (King/Twin)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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

Luxury Room (King)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 35 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Sundays River Dunes - 37 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Matyholweni Gate - 42 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Olifantskop Pass Lookout - 51 min drive - 37.6 km
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 57 min drive - 60.0 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 64 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Paterson Café - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Enjoy your visit to Paterson with a stay at Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in massages, facials, or body scrubs. Other highlights at this luxurious lodge include 12 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge, and a terrace.

All inclusive

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

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Spanish, Xhosa

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

What to do

  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • 12 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Private plunge pool
  • In-room massage
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Individually furnished
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: ZAR 125 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 2300 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

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

Also known as

Amakhala Safari Lodge Paterson
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Safari Amakhala Game Reserve
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Frequently asked questions

Does Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Yes, there are 12 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 2300 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Enjoy a swim in one of the 12 outdoor swimming pools or use the lodge's other amenities, which include private plunge pools and spa services. Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers African cuisine.

Does Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a private plunge pool and a furnished balcony or patio.

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Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Hugo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Perfect Stay

Our stay was incredible. Desmond, our guide, gave us some incredible sights and we were really lucky to see 4 out of the big 5 alongside various other interesting animals. The reserve is vast and there is plenty to see, the fact that there are various lodges across the reserve means even if you have a fairly quiet hotel, there are plenty of rangers out doing drives which helps your chances of animals being spotted and your ranger making their way there. The accomodation is lovely, a perfect room with comfortable bed and a view of a watering hole from your private plunge pool. This includes a free mini-bar which is perfect for dipping in to to spend time on the patio. The food was fantastic, very generous and well cooked portions and the service at dinner from Sheldon and Thambo was perfect. We weren't renting a car so got a private transfer from Martin who gave us some great info on the drive from PE and it felt like our trip started early! All in, a perfect stay and I wouldn't hesitate to return. My only regret was only booking two night. All in all, a faultless stay
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Beat, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lodging, staff and services were all amazing. The guides were simply outstanding. Wonderfyl ex
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were treated like royalty!

Everything about this safari lodge amazing The setting,the privacy,the accommodation, food,staff. We had Martin as our Safari guide who was incredible knowledgeable about everything. We were treated like royalty Highly recommend
Debbie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Safari stay

Fantastic staff and excellent ranger with great knowledge of animals and area
Helen, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Nós achamos um escorpião no quarto e o ar condicionado estava pingando na cabeça . Safari mais ou menos
eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Christian, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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
Raquel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shirley van, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Glad we chose Amakhala

We loved Amakhala, excellent game viewing, very good guides and friendly staff.
Graham, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

CORNEL, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jenny, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Maria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.

10/10 Exceptional

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.

8/10 Very good

Sehr schöne Umgebung, ruhig und entspannend. Game drives dauern aber

10/10 Exceptional

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