All Rates below are South African Resident Rates
Rate Includes:
– Accommodation in our luxurious River Suite
– Brunch, High Tea and Dinner
– 2 Game activities per day with qualified guides
VALID for stay 15 August – 15 December 2020, NEW bookings only, min two nights stay subject to availability. BLOCK out periods do apply over South African public holidays as well as local school Holidays
T&C apply
A UNIQUE LOCATION:
Settled in the heart of northern Zululand in a concealed, unscathed paradise.
• Amakhosi Private Game Reserve.
• Near the Swaziland border, 40km west of Pongola.
• Five hours by road from Johannesburg and four hours by road from Durban.
FIVE STAR LUXURIES:
Be overwhelmed by warm smiles, hot hand towels, and five-star opulence where grace is an everyday reality, interwoven with the natural surroundings of the bush.
• Accommodating 16 adults in royal elegance.
• Children of all ages welcome, however children under 8 are not allowed on game drives unless prior arrangement is made and a private vehicle is booked (extra charge)
ACCOMMODATION:
Welcome to our private kingdom that offers a high level of service and luxury living amidst striking surroundings.
River suites
• Six luxury suites, of which two have Interchangeable lounge, which can be transformed into a second bedroom to accommodate children.
• Ceiling-high windows, private viewing deck with open views across the Mkuze River.
• Air-conditioned lounge, bedroom and bathroom bath, shower, toilet, and bathrobes.
• A safe, fully stocked mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities.
• Outside shower
Umntwana Honeymoon suites
• Two honeymoon suites.
• High thatched ceilings, glass walls, and open-plan design with spacious deck, private bubble pool and hammock.
• A safe, fully stocked mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities.
• Air-conditioned lounge, bedroom and bathroom separate shower, toilet, and bathrobes.
Private house
• 2 Bedroom Private House
• High thatched ceilings and open-plan design with spacious deck, private swimming pool
• Air-conditioned lounge, 2 bedroom and bathroom with separate shower, toilet, and bathrobes
• Spacious lounge open plan lounge area
• Coffee/team making facilities
• Mini bar
CUISINE:
Where flavors offer a combination of an African fusion style with European flair.
• Brunch
Buffet style comprising a hot and cold smorgasbord, with only the freshest of ingredients.
• High Tea
Traditionally served on the veranda with platter after platter boasting vegetable wraps, chicken kebabs, mini pancakes with salmon and caviar, pâtés, quiches, chocolate and mini cheesecakes.
• Dinner
An elegant candle-lit, multi-course menu accompanied by a selections South African wines. On alternative evenings and (weather permitting) a traditional dinner may also be enjoyed in the open-air under the stars.
LODGE FACILITIES:
Feel the caring touch of Amakhosi’s splendor.
• Dining room.
• Inside lounge.
• Bar.
• Swimming pool with comfortable deckchairs.
• Library.
• Curio shop corner.
• Satellite television.
• Central e-mail facilities (additional cost).
• Phone facilities (additional cost).
• Wi Fi
AMAKHOSI RIVER SPA:
Relax the body and bring harmony to the spirit
• Couples treatment room
• Africology range
• Snack bar
• Fully equipped fitness room
• Tranquility area, adults only
• Infinity pool
• Sun garden
• Showers and change room
ACTIVITIES:
Life in the bush is an exhilarating, unique experience with well-deserved moments of relaxation being the order of the day.
• Game drive Safaris
This doyen of safari experience (early morning and late afternoon) allows guests to observe the Big 5 as well as shy nocturnal animals, along with a variety of flora and fauna.
• Bush Walks
Bush Walks are offered from the lodge this includes a combination of bush walking and game viewing. These are offered after your morning game viewing safari. Depending on your fitness level this could vary the time.
• Seasonal Frogging Safaris (Nov – Feb)
This activity is very depended on our rainy season. Wade through water ponds and reeds at night in search of 33 different species of frogs. With headlamp and gum boots, as many as 15 to 20 of these slippery little amphibians can be sighted in one outing.