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The Safari Lodge

Amakhala Game Reserve, South Africa
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St. Catharines, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

What an amazing experience. If you take a trip to South Africa then a safari is a must. And if you don't want to break the bank then Amakhala Safari Lodge is your No.1 choice. Situated in a beautiful setting, the rondavels (chalets) have all the comforts of home, excluding TV which you wouldn't have time to watch or want... More

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London, UK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Stayed for 3 nights and have to say the staff and rangers are amazing... Rooms are half tent so don't book if you don't want that. Was not what we had been expecting but the rooms are top class... Just took time to get used to the noises and the wind that did make for a noisy might as the... More

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Yorkshire
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Spent 5 nights at Safari Lodge. Rooms were terrific, extremely well equipped, lots of thoughtful little details & with wonderful views of a watering hole.Game drives were fascinating & exciting, the ranger was very friendly & knowledgeable & went out of his way to provide us with a memorable safari experience.All the staff were kind & helpful, the food was... More

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Wien
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

We liked our stay at this lodge, especially the service and the rangers were excellent; we received much information on the wild animals and the surroundings and they did everything to make us stay well. The food is good (and a lot) and the atmosphere is quite nice. The rooms are cosy but are partly built as a tent which... More

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UK
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011

Safari Lodge was our final stay on our holiday in South Africa. Just when you think things cannot get any better the holiday reached a new high with our stay here. The Lodge does not intrude on the landscape and has been designed with much care and thought. ( Do take the time to read the history of how the... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

We spent 3 nights on safari here and it is like sleeping in the middle of the wild. Lodge is just beautiful. Full sky of stars at night and wake up to the sound of animals. Great Ranger, Butler, Chef and all other staff were lovely. Food amazing. Just a shame the drives were cold but made much better by... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 July 2011

This lodge is part of Amakhala game reserve and is real nice. The staff (which includes a butler) is just so nice and helpful. Meals are prepared fresh each day and there is a nice selection of different meats and vegetarian dishes. The rooms are big and open up to the garden and valley where you can see kudus and... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2011

We had four days at Safari Lodge in October. The weather wasn't kind to us, so the game drives were a little cold. Zet, our ranger couldn't do enough for us, he gave us blankets, ponchos and hot water bottles, which was perfect. On the way home, he radio'd ahead and organised hot baths, hot chocolate and a roaring fire.... More

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Durham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2010

You are treated like a king from the moment you arrive. The suites are beautiful and overlook the bush with the possibility of animals (not dangerous ones thankfully) coming to drink in a watering hole within 20 metres of your suite. We stayed for 4 nights and enjoyed the Tusker Package which gives you 6 game drives (one per day... More

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Bishops Stortford
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2010
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We stayed in Safari Lodge as part of our honeymoon tour of South Africa. We absolutely loved the accommodation - private plunge pool, outdoor shower, beautful decor. The turn down service including sparking wine in the evenings was a lovely touch. It was my husband's birthday on our final night and they pulled out the stops including a private dinner... More

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