The 10 Best 5 Star Hotels in Amakhala Game Reserve - 2026 Updated Prices

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including chairs and a table, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a sofa, a small table with a bottle and glasses, and a fireplace.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden vanity, a mirror, a lamp, and a view of a mountainous landscape through a large window.

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a pool, overlooking a lush landscape.

1. Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve

Paterson

"Bukela is a beautiful stay, facilities are great, friendly staff and our ranger (Sim) was very knowledgeable. Foodwise is really below average, just not good especially for a 5* resort. It felt like diner was prepared during the day and heated up in the evening, just not fresh. Breakfast was really poor. Only meal that was good was the lunch. No snacks during the day. Due to this matter i will not likely to visit Bukela again nor reconmend to anyone which is regretful as the staff and facilities...

Mingyuet

£536

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A luxurious resort with a pool, wooden deck, and thatched-roof structures.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a lake and hills.

A spacious bathroom with a large bathtub, wooden flooring, and large windows offering a view of the surrounding trees.

2. Pumba Private Game Reserve

Makhanda

Manuel

£426

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hot tub with a stone surround, a wooden bench with cushions, and a view of a lush landscape.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a mirror.

A thatched-roof building with a central open area, surrounded by dense vegetation.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

3. Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Paterson

John

£670

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

4. Shamwari Eagles Crag

Paterson

"Eagles Crag can only be described as pure luxury with faultless service and attention to detail....Your every need is catered for with delicious food to an excellent spa....The lodges are in fact individual private cottages which cater for your every need with eco friendly products, they are interior designed to a very high standard with a private plunge pool...Shamwari Reserve is breath taking and our Ranger David was so knowledgable and enthusiastic he insured that we got to see the Big 5 the...

Anonymous traveller

£1,890

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A dining area with a thatched-roof structure, outdoor seating, a fire pit, and ambient lighting.

A large house with a pool in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A bar area with a checkered floor, a central bar counter, and multiple bar stools.

A buffet setup with various food items and a large ice bucket.

5. Shamwari Long Lee Manor

Paterson

Joy

£1,593

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

Two thatched-roof buildings with outdoor seating areas, surrounded by dense vegetation and a calm body of water.

A thatched-roof villa with a pool, wooden deck, and lounge chairs.

A spacious room with a large bed, a seating area, and a view of lush greenery.

A spacious indoor area with a high wooden ceiling, a glass table with a wooden base, and a dining setup with chairs and a table.

6. Shamwari Bayethe

Paterson

Darlene

£1,668

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A large, circular building with a wooden exterior and multiple chimneys, surrounded by smaller houses with similar architecture.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious, well-lit living area with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a balcony with luggage.

A spacious hotel lobby with wooden shelving displaying various decorative items, a central seating area with tables and chairs, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

7. Kwantu Private Game Reserve

Sidbury

Tatianna

£433

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A bedroom with a stone fireplace, a large bed, and a view of a pool and greenery outside.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden chair, a painting, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

A spacious hallway with a wooden floor leading to a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

A hallway with a wooden ceiling, a large vase, and a potted plant.

8. Hopewell Private Game Reserve

Colchester

Tony

£1,567

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay in Safari Lodge. Staff were super helpful and friendly. The game drives with Bon Bon were incredible as we saw so many animals and learnt about their behaviours. Each lodge was individually located so you had a strong sense of privacy. We even watched warthogs coming to drink at the water hole from our lodge. The food was very good. My one suggestion for improvement is either to have an indoor toilet near the dining areas or to spray the outdoor toilet with mosquito repellent each morning as the standing water meant it was full of mosquitos in the morning."

Kwantu Private Game Reserve

10/10 Excellent

"The room was amazing and the staff are super knowledgeable and friendly! We would stay here again! We were able to see all of the animals on our first game drive and that made the trip! Thank you again for making our vacation so memorable!"

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