It’s a tad tired but we were there to game watch so it fitted the bill perfectly

Old world quirky property . Staff are lovely helpful, friendly and efficient.

Stayed in April 2024

The weather!

Food was amazing, staff were wonderful - they couldn't have done enough for us. Location was perfect as just off the N2 and not far from Port Elizabeth to catch our flight. Our safari guide Mel was outstanding - very passionate about the animals and their habitat and extremely knowledgeable.

Stayed in March 2024

Slightly more expensive than we ideally wanted to spend

Everything was perfect

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Everything

Stayed in March 2024

The lodge was beautiful and old world. The staff were great, particularly Mel the ranger on the game drives. Animals were amazing.

Stayed in February 2024

Having to leave

As always it was an absolute treat to stay here. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great food, fabulous setting. Game drives always such fun. That's why we keep on coming back!

Stayed in February 2024

Some minor maintenance issues but given the VERY reasonable cost and the other excellence of everything else, not a big deal.

The game drives were EXCELLENT! Our guide Mali was superb. We saw Lions, Rhinos, Hippos, Giraffes, and Elephants. Not to mention a few other denizens of the African plains. Food was great. Staff super friendly.

Stayed in January 2024

always the same playlist at dining room Suite was directly next to the coffee station - very loud! Facility needs a bit of a renovation/update

Super friendly staff! Room got tidied up multiple times a day. Safari was amazing and so was our guide Mali.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing to complain!

Big country-style room, but has everything you need. Shower. Bath tub. Bed with heating. Inside and outside seating. Wardrobe. Very friendly staff. Food was amazing. But best of all, the game drives! Lots of animals to see. Huge space. Our ranger - Mali - was very knowledgeable and allowed for extra time to spend with the various animals - elephants, cheetah, giraffes, lions, rhinos and lots of different antelopes.

Stayed in November 2023

Period year of furniture provided an intriguing atmosphere, however, infrastructure like e.g. bathrooms fixtures, WiFi were not updated.

Meals were outstanding; location was great; good example of a traditional country ranch house, grounds were spacious in a fine natural setting. The staff was courteous, pleasant and highly efficient. Learning about the history of Leeuwenbosch and Amakhala was very fascinating. They provided phantastic safaris.

Stayed in October 2023

There was not a food choice at dinner which didn't bother us at all, also staff were very happy to accommodate requests

A very authentic lodge with history. We went on 2 x 3 hour safari's each day and each time saw different animals. During our 3 night stay we saw 4 of the Big 5 plus many other animals expertly pointed out by our ranger, Marley. Lodge staff, especially Penny, were exceptional, constantly going the extra mile for the guests. Food was excellent quality and plentiful. You really won't go hungry here! Rooms are traditional , spacious and clean. Some of the fixtures , like the showers are older as you would expect in a property of this age. All in all, a great place to stay and experience the animal kingdom in the Amakhala reserve. Thank you to all the staff for an excellent time.😁

Stayed in October 2023

Staying at Leeuwenbosch Country House was definitely a highlight of our South Africa Roadtrip. The house is very clean and it’s furniture and especially the people make it very homey. We felt comfortable and welcomed right away. Everything is catered for and the food was really good. But the highlight were definitely the game drives. We only stayed for one full day but saw 4 out of the big 5. It was a very special experience!

Stayed in July 2023

Nil

Warm welcome, sound management

Stayed in May 2023

The accommodation was spacious and comfortable with excellent and friendly staff. The game drives were a fantastic experience with an excellent ranger

Stayed in May 2023

Lovely rooms and staff. Food is homemade and good. Safari was amazing.

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing

You feel right away at home. Staff is very friendly. Safari's were awesome. Food was excellent.

Stayed in March 2023

it was great we loved the drives with our great guide- every one was unique and incredible. all employees were unbelievable kind- we felt like part of the family thank you very much

Stayed in March 2023

a very cosy lodge with more than friendly staff it is like coming home all of the staff has a bright smile for thier guets so from the very single minute you feel you are at home

Stayed in February 2023

this is an authentic, family owned property which gave us an amazing experience. we

Stayed in December 2022

Bathroom would require some refurb

Amakhala consists of several old farms which decided to give up farming and start as a game lodge (years back). So nature reconquered the plantations and ecologists supervise the balance of animals. Leeuwenbosch is one of these old farms. We did two game drives (afternoon and early morning) which are included in the room tariff. Ranger Eubut is phenomenal, he shares many information about animal and plants and their habitat. We saw Cheetas, Elephants, Black Rhinos, Hippos and all kinds of Antilopes, Birds and small animals. Amazing! Food (which is all inclusive) was excellent and served by extremely friendly personnel. Extra point: there is a pub where you can sit with other guests before / after evening dinner and have a drink and chat. Bottom line: Very pleasant stay, very nice game experience. Recommendation!

Stayed in October 2022

Can’t think of anything!

Arriving at Leeuwenbosch is like stepping back to a time of gracious living. The house was built in 1908 and has large rooms tastefully decorated and full of antiques and family portraits. Frint of house Kerry welcomed us and gave a guided tour of the property. Her husband Steve was also on hand to make sure we were comfortable. Our guide Ouboet was exceptionally knowledgeable, not only in fauna and flora, but also in the area’s history. All the staff were smiling and courteous.

Stayed in October 2022

Some renovation needed in rooms, especially bathrooms. updating some of furniture would also help.

Nice location. Rustic charm. Friendly staff. Good food.

Stayed in September 2022

NOTHING AT ALL

Beautiful country house! Love the deco of the room and our beds were beautiful decorated with flowers. kids love their bed and had a small heater in their room too! I wana thank the staff for changing one of the painting that was hung on the wall. Although I did not mentioned or request, I noticed the painting was replaced. Thank you for being so attentive. We had the same ranger throughout our stay (total of 6 game drives) . He was knowledgeable and friendly. He would find every possible way to help us spot the cheetah and Springbok, because of him we were very lucky to see all BIG 5! Meals were great and our family also had a little chat with Bill and Rose. Very pleased to meet them. Overall my family truly enjoyed the stay and definitely will be back again. ps: my daughter is already missing the dogs. 😊

Stayed in June 2022

As everybody already mentioned: yes, it’s old and you can clearly see that there are several parts which need renovation (especially the bathroom). Food was okay, but clearly we had much better food during the rest of our travel through garden route and Capetown. The ranger didn’t seem to enjoy the game drives much and didn’t talk/ explain much about the animals. We were a bit disappointed. Tip-driven business (for the staff in general). We would not come back again, but rather spend a little more and select a nicer accommodation next time

Amakhala is a nice private game reserve and Leeuwenbosch is great located to Start game am drives. Overall good value for money if you don’t want to spend too much money for a safari.

Stayed in November 2023