Amakhala Big Five Game Reserve, 6139 Amakhala Game Reserve, South Africa
#3 of 10 hotels in Amakhala Game Reserve
Guests' ChoiceBased on 106 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 February 2024
Gareth
United KingdomCleanliness issue with the room, stained bedding, asked for it to be changed and nothing was done about it. The meals in the evening feel very rushed, like the staff want you out as quickly as possible so they can finish. On a number of evenings we were given hints to finish are drinks and leave at it was only 9pm.
The place is amazing. The safari drives are awesome. The rangers are all very friendly, going out of their meat to speak to you when not on a drive and are all very knowledgeable. Food is amazing, better than many of the restaurants we have eaten in during our visit to South Africa.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Liviu
RomaniaThe Room service was good but overall the cleanliness of the tent had a couple of down sides like stained bedsheets and a lot of stains and dead flies on the mosquito curtains which felt a bit uncomfortable as this was the first thing you would see when waking up. The food variety could have been a bit bigger.
The Safari rides were amazing with nice guides explaining everything to us.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2023
Nancy
South AfricaNice lodge, with tents that can accommodate three adults. Compared to the other 5 star in the game reserve, I was a bit disappointed by the value for money (but this one accomodates 3 adults whereas the other one does not). The ranger also did not give a lot of explanations. So it is a nice place, quite small, but I thought the level of service did not match the quite expensive price we paid.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 January 2023
Susan
United KingdomThe reception where you check in was awful and I strongly feel this needs to be addressed as first impressions do count and let's down the actual true experience
The staff, the game drives were great and we were lucky with watching a cheetah hunt. Food and service was exceptional.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2021
Loraine
South AfricaDue to the effects of Covid one accepts that housekeeping and maintenance are difficult.
The owners and the staff are extremely friendly and go out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Anonymous
IsraelOutside shower only
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Anonymous
United Kingdomnothing
the staff were fantastic, the location was amazing, rangers were so knowledgeable and friendly and we saw the most amazing things, chef was top class
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
William
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Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Peter
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Reviewed: 15 February 2024
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Reviewed: 31 January 2024
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Reviewed: 25 January 2024
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Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
David
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Reviewed: 13 November 2023
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Reviewed: 23 October 2023
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Reviewed: 16 August 2023
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Reviewed: 12 August 2023
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Reviewed: 19 March 2023
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Reviewed: 6 March 2023
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