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Safari Lodge

Amakhala, Eastern Cape Edwardian-inspired Adults preferred
★★★★★ 4.9  320+ reviews | From R 9,800 pp / night
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Honeymoon
Romance package

Champagne on arrival, private bush dinner, and a 90-minute couple's massage at the spa. From R 1,800 pp.

Spa & wellness
Twilight spa

Bush spa with massages, facials, and sundowner foot soaks. Bookable at the lodge or in advance.

Stay 4, pay 3
Free fourth night

Stay four nights at Safari Lodge and your fourth night is complimentary. Valid May–Sep 2026.

Limited availability
Only 10 suites

The smallest lodge in Amakhala. Book early for shoulder-season dates — these go quickly.

About the lodge

Edwardian luxury in a private valley

Safari Lodge is the most romantic lodge in Amakhala. Ten suites are tucked into a private valley away from the main reserve roads — colonial verandas, fireplaces in every suite, claw-foot baths, and a lounge of leather chesterfields and bookcases that smells of furniture polish and woodsmoke.

Adults are preferred (children 12+ welcome). Two daily Big 5 game drives are included, and the lodge’s bush spa offers massages, facials, and an open-air sundowner soak.

Suites
10
Max guests
20
Children
12+ yrs
Spa
Yes
Accommodation

Rooms & suites

Garden Suite

Garden Suite

Sleeps 2 · Fireplace · Veranda

From R 9,800 pp / night
Premier Suite

Premier Suite

Sleeps 2 · Outdoor shower · Larger

From R 11,200 pp / night
Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Sleeps 2 · Plunge pool · Private deck

From R 13,800 pp / night
Included

Experiences at Safari Lodge

Two daily game drives are included. The lodge's spa, sundowner walks, and private bush dinners are bookable on arrival or in advance.

  • Twice-daily Big 5 game drives
  • Bush spa (massage, facial, foot ritual)
  • Private bush dinners
  • Sundowner walks (12+)
  • Stargazing on the deck
  • Wine cellar tastings
  • Bushman's River walks
  • Cultural visits on request
  • Photography sessions with guide
What is on-site

Facilities

  • Bush spa (3 treatment rooms)
  • Restaurant & wine cellar
  • Library lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor pool
  • In-suite fireplace
  • Outdoor shower (Premier+)
  • Concierge / butler service
When to go

Best time to visit

Safari Lodge is at its most atmospheric in winter (May–September) — log fires every night, crisp morning drives, and the lodge to yourself on quieter weeks. Summer brings warm afternoons on the deck and a longer golden hour for photography.

Best for atmosphere

May – September

Dry season · Winter
  • Fireplaces lit every night
  • Best Big 5 game viewing
  • Crisp morning drives
  • Quieter — fewer guests
High season

October – March

Wet season · Summer
  • Long warm evenings on the deck
  • Rich photographic light
  • Lush green landscapes
  • Book early for honeymoon dates
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak game viewing Good shoulder season Green season / school hols
What guests say

Reviews

★★★★★
“Honeymoon perfection. The bush dinner under the stars on our last night was something we will never forget.”
James & Anya · TripAdvisor
★★★★★
“The most beautifully appointed lodge we have stayed at in Africa. The fireplace, the bath, the deck — every detail.”
D. Whitmore · Google
★★★★★
“Felt like a country house in the bush. Service was effortless without being intrusive.”
Lara K. · Feedback Co