Hotels with Pools in Amakhala Game Reserve

Easy to get to from PLZ, amazing staff, beautiful property and cabins, every meal was A+, and the game drives were so fun. Can’t say enough good things. And it’s worth saying again — EVERY member of the staff we interacted with was top notch. Friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, true pros.

We stayed here as part of our honeymoon in SA. We received a very warm welcome including a welcome drink and some lunch. Check-in was super easy, and we were given a tour of the premises. Our room was beautiful, with a lovely view over the game reserve, where we were able to spot warthogs, antelope and the baby hippo which lives in the waterhole. The service was fantastic, and nothing was a bother, they kindly decorated our room after one of our game drives with a selection of cheese and crackers and a bottle of wine, which went down very nicely! The game drives, however, were the highlight. We did 6 in total, each very different but all very special. our driver, Evence, was incredibly knowledgeable and was able to spot the animals from miles away! We managed to see rhinos, elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and antelope all up close. Our stops for morning coffee and sundowners were always in beautiful locations and we had an array of choices of drinks. We would definitely recommend staying here

Every single thing about HillsNek lodge is special. The location is stunning, tucked away in a quiet, secluded corner of the Amakhala reserve. With only four luxury tents, the experience feels incredibly exclusive. It truly feels like the whole world revolves around you during your stay. And those tents… spacious, elegant, private, with breathtaking views and total tranquility. The food deserves its own paragraph: absolutely outstanding. Every single meal was a highlight, and for a foodie, this place is paradise. The lodge staff are exceptional across the board. Warm, attentive, genuine. Our ranger, Tim, with his encyclopedic knowledge and wonderful sense of humor, is an absolute treasure and made every game drive unforgettable. We'll never stop dreaming about this magical place.

Location and staff. Great to see animals

Fabulous place to stay and visit Amakhala game park and Addo National Elephant Reserve. Staff and guides are excellent and have us memories for a lifetime seeing Elephants, Rhinos, and even lions very close up plus all the other animals in the wild.

great food. Well cooked and big choice including vegetarian. 2 nice pools to relax around. We saw all 5 big 5 animals.

Staff were incredible and very attentive! We enjoyed everything and were so sad that we only stayed 1 night. Thank you to everyone that made our stay here an experience we’ll always remember. Food was incredible and the Game Reserves were amazing!

Amazing stuff and service, incredible game drive - our guide was super informative and fun. Everything was above expectations, we could not ask for a better game reserve. Definitely go there!

The staff was exceptional, the game drives were awesome and the food was beyond all expectations.

Well set out, alot of different areas to relax in. Good plunge pool. Plenty of wood for the braai area.Felt like a home.

Outstanding service and atmosphere. Knowledge of the game guides

I had a wonderful stay at Amakhala Safari Lodge. The staff go above and beyond, the food is good and plentiful, and the suite is heaven. I recommend arriving by 2 PM on your check-in day so you can attend the afternoon drive. The drives are fantastic; the guides are very knowledgable and the reserve is huge. Come with a good attitude; you may or may not see depending on the weather or the fact that animals are unpredictable - but the guides will try their hardest! My guide Des made several efforts to find rhinos - even staying later than normal until we found them!

The whole experience was great.