A 1908 settler home, five generations of the Fowlds family
Leeuwenbosch Country House is an eight-bed game lodge created from the gracious 1908 Settler home of the Fowlds family on the malaria-free Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape. Steeped in South African Frontier history, set amid expansive gardens, with four en-suite bedrooms furnished with antiques and historical paintings. The house has been in the Fowlds family for five generations and the family takes great pleasure in sharing its Southern African heritage.
Between game drives, walks and Bushman’s River cruises, guests can sit in the dim stillness of the 19th-century stone chapel on the property, enjoy high tea in the shade of the verandah, or settle late into the night in the convivial stone-walled cellar bar. Twice-daily game drives lead by professional guides cover everything from elephant and rhino to springbuck and porcupine.
Inside Leeuwenbosch Country House
Rooms & suites
Luxury Suite
Sleeps 2 · King bed · En-suite · Antiques and historical paintings · 1 suite available
Family Room
Sleeps 2 · En-suite · Children 0-2 free, teens 3-11 at 50% · 1 room available
Two-Bedroom Family Suite
Sleeps 4 · Two bedrooms · Children 0-2 free, teens 3-11 at 50% · 1 suite available
Experiences at Leeuwenbosch Country House
Two daily game drives are included alongside walks and Bushman's River cruises, led by professional guides.
- Twice-daily Big 5 game drives
- Guided walks
- Bushman's River cruises
- High tea on the shaded verandah
- 19th-century stone chapel on the property
- Late-night drinks in the stone-walled cellar bar
- Garden walks
- Family-led heritage stories around the fire
Facilities
- 19th-century stone chapel
- Stone-walled cellar bar
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Bar & lounge
- Family-style dining room
- Verandah seating
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the property (with download limit)
- Free + secured parking
- Daily housekeeping
Best time to visit
Leeuwenbosch is wonderful year-round. Winter brings log fires in the lounge and frost on the lawn at sunrise. Summer brings long, lazy lunches on the verandah and warm evenings under the stars.
May – September
- Best Big 5 game viewing
- Log fires in the lounge every night
- Crisp, clear morning drives
- Ideal for multi-gen family stays
October – March
- Garden in full bloom
- Swimming pool weather
- Long evening verandah hours
- Book early for Christmas / New Year
Reviews
“Felt like staying with old friends. The Weeber family made our three generations feel completely at home.”The Goldberg family · TripAdvisor
“My grandmother always said this was the best part of her year. Now I understand why.”S. Patel · Google
“Heritage and warmth. Game drives in the morning, long lunches under the trees, fireside stories at night.”P. Greene · Feedback Co
Policies & practicalities
Check-in / Check-out
From 13:00 · Out by 11:00
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi on the entire property (download limit applies)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Smoking
Non-smoking property
Booking lead time
Bookings need to be made at least 1 day in advance
Cancellation policy
- 60+ days before arrival — no forfeit
- 46 to 60 days — 10% of deposit forfeited
- 31 to 45 days — 50% of deposit forfeited
- 3 to 30 days — 75% of deposit forfeited
- 2 days or less — 100% of deposit forfeited
Your full cancellation terms appear in the booking widget before you pay and on your booking confirmation email. We strongly recommend travel insurance.
Questions about Leeuwenbosch Country House
What's included in the rate?
Accommodation in one of four en-suite bedrooms (Luxury Suite, Family Room, or Two-Bedroom Family Suite), breakfast, lunch and dinner, selected house beverages, two game drives daily with professional guides, and Wi-Fi throughout (with download limit). Premium drinks and private bush dinners are billed separately. A conservation levy of R125 per adult and R75 per child under 12 per night is added at check-out.
Are children welcome at Leeuwenbosch?
Yes — children of all ages are welcome. Children aged 0 to 2 stay free; children and teens aged 3 to 11 are charged at 50% of the adult rate. The Two-Bedroom Family Suite sleeps four (typically 2 adults + 2 children) and the Fowlds family has welcomed multi-generational guests for five generations.
What's the history of Leeuwenbosch?
Leeuwenbosch is the gracious 1908 Settler home of the Fowlds family, steeped in the history of the South African Eastern Cape Frontier. The Fowlds family has been here for five generations and the homestead has been thoughtfully converted into an eight-bed game lodge while keeping its character — antiques, historical paintings, a 19th-century stone chapel on the property, and a convivial stone-walled cellar bar.
How do I get to Leeuwenbosch?
Leeuwenbosch is approximately 40 minutes' drive from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), via the N2 towards Grahamstown. About 50 km out, keep left on the N2 — then travel a further 13 km, following the Amakhala Game Reserve road signs. The lodge will share door-to-door directions on confirmation. Airport transfers can be arranged through African Safari Group on request.
What activities are included?
Two daily game drives are included (morning and afternoon) on open 4x4 vehicles with a professional guide, plus walks and Bushman's River cruises. Between activities, guests can sit in the 19th-century stone chapel on the property, take high tea on the shaded verandah, or settle into the stone-walled cellar bar in the evening. Five generations of family heritage stories are part of the package.
What is the Conservation Levy?
Amakhala applies a Conservation Levy of R125 per adult per night and R75 per child under 12 per night (effective from reservations made 1 March 2018 with check-in from 1 April 2018). The levy is charged separately at check-out and supports anti-poaching measures on the reserve.
What is the cancellation policy?
60+ days before arrival — no forfeit. 46 to 60 days — 10% of deposit forfeited. 31 to 45 days — 50% of deposit forfeited. 3 to 30 days — 75% of deposit forfeited. 2 days or less — 100% of deposit forfeited.
