Amakhosi Safari Lodge | Amakhosi Private Game Reserve

Amakhosi Safari Lodge is situated in the Amakhosi Private Game Reserve, on the banks of the Mkuze River, right in the heart of Zululand.

A safari is a journey of discovery in which you are one with your surroundings. Being part of life in the bush is the essence of a safari and being able to do it is a privilege one should never take for granted. Amakhosi Safari Lodge is located in a Savannah biome, with the perennial Mkuze River running through the reserve.  The reserve has a wealth of wildlife. A variety of antelope species; zebra and giraffe are often seen. As this is a Big Five reserve, it is also home to elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard, buffalo. Cheetah sightings are frequent whilst not forgetting hippo and crocodile which provide nature lovers with a true untamed view of nature. Besides the larger and smaller mammals, their world is shared by a host of other creatures which makes up this ecosystem, each one as important as the other in the part they play.

There are also more than 400 species of birds in the area, depending on the seasons you will see many of Africa's iconic bird species. Colourful bee-eaters and kingfishers; majestic eagles and vultures; bird photographers are likely to get several "lifers" during the time spent at Amakhosi.

Conversation around the fire at night is of close encounters with lionesses and playful cubs, sand-bathing elephants and streaking cheetah. But equally engrossing are the adventurous guide’s encounters with smaller creatures, from delicate bark spiders to glossy dung beetles; and anecdotes about the trees and medicinal plants of the reserve. 

You can unwind, revitalize and rejuvenate your body, mind and soul in the Amakhosi River Spa.  Here guests can enjoy holistic body, skin and beauty rituals, rejuvenating massages and soothing treatments by Africology.  These are designed to relax the body and bring harmony to the spirit while enhancing health and vitality.  This is Big 5 territory and what you don’t view from your deck, expert guides invariably will deliver on dawn and dusk game drives.  (ITT)

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Zulu Dancing Credit: Kevin Button Celebration evening
family fun Credit: Tayla Blaylock Jeremy with young guest
Relax River suite Credit: Kevin Button hammock on the deck of the river suite
Lioness on the prowl Credit: Veronica Cooke Beautiful female lion
Elephant herd Credit: Christopher Fearnhough Our pride and joy the most amazing herd
Scenic Credit: Kalsie Grandemange Beautiful view of the reserve
Secnic Credit: Christopher Fearnehough Sunrise
Giraffe Credit: Christopher Fearnehough Beautiful shot of the Amakhosi Private Game Reserve
lion Credit: Christopher Fearnehough those lion eyes
Lions Credit: Christopher Fearnehough lions love
lion Credit: Dave Bumberry On the hunt
Cheetah Cub Credit: Bos Family Sweet young cub
Sunset Credit: bos family scenic sun downer stop
Fox Credit: Daniel Goodman Black striped fox
Family unit Credit: Tony Olsen Mum and son
Lodge lounge Credit: Esther Currie second TV lounge
Lounge Credit: Esther Currie TV Lounge
Lounge Credit: Esther Currie Main Lounge area
High Tea Credit: Esther Currie Private high tea
indoor dining Credit: Esther Currie indoor dining
Indoor dining Credit: Esther Currie night image
private dining area Credit: Esther Currie option for private dining
Curio Credit: Esther Currie Curio area
Kitchen Credit: Esther Currie Chef prepping high tea
Lounge Credit: Esther Currie Night image of lounge area
Lodge aerial Credit: Amakhosi Lodge layout
Lodge Credit: Heinrich Neumeyer Lodge from across the river
Outside dining Credit: Amakhosi Outside dinner set up
Main pool Credit: Mike currie Main pool for family
Pool Garden Credit: Mike currie Pool and garden area
Food Credit: amakhosi breakfast option
High tea Credit: Amakhosi high tea set up
Food Credit: Amakhosi high tea option
Breakfast Credit: Heinrich Neumeyer breakfast option
food Credit: Amakhosi high tea sweets
food Credit: Amakhosi dinner option
Game drive Credit: Esther currie Mandla making game drive snacks
Game Drive Credit: Esther currie Morning stop
sundowner stop Credit: Esther currie Ranger with drinks
game drive Credit: Esther currie Famous Amarula coffee
Game drive Credit: Amakhosi scenic view
game drive Credit: Esther currie morning snacks
Lion Credit: Tourism Kwa Zulu Natal Lioness in the tree
Game drive Credit: Esther currie Not always about the big five
Elephant Credit: john almond that branch right at the top is the one
Elephant Credit: Amakhosi beautiful scenic view
elephant Credit: Heinrich Neumeyer award winning image
elephant Credit: amakhosi herd crossing in front of game viewer
Scenic Credit: Matt Haslam sunset Stop
View of lodge Credit: Matt Haslam Lions overlooking the lodge

Your Stay

4 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Your Rooms

1x Private house

Fast Facts

5 Star

Lodge

Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Zulu

No. Rooms: 10

Special Interests: Big 5, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife, Wine

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