One of our favourite experiences of all time! The Team is unbelievable, the nicest people with crazy knowledge about nature and animals. It felt like hanging out with friends on one of the coolest spots on earth. - The Game Drives were amazing - The Food was outstanding - The tents were well equipped - Soaking in a Hot tub in the bush was out of this world - The stories shared are priceless We will try to come back asap and recommend it to our friends. Thanks again Julie, Riaan, Liam, Johan, Dan and team for the privilege to visit you at Quartermains

Stayed in March 2024

Too short a stay, recommend 3 nights with cave sleeping.

A very rustic African feel to the camp and superb olden day decor made the venue and rooms feel as if you take a step back in time. The food was fantastic, especially the kudu stew. The rooms though spartan was clean and uniquely set up for both a rustic/ bush feel but still with proper bathroom facilities with hot water and a flushing toilet. We woke up to the sounds of the bush with lions roaring in the distance and baboons making a raucous just outside the camp. A big thank you to Riaan and Dan for the walking safari which had our heart rates up as we encountered lion and white rhinos. Also to Liam and Johan who did the guided vehicle safari’s, the level of knowledge and expertise is phenomenal and we never had a dull moment while traveling with either of them. We will definitely be back again.

Stayed in February 2024

Absolutely nothing to dislike!

Absolutely wonderful and everything lived up to expectations! Tents were really comfortable and the hot tub was an added bonus. Great food and atmosphere during meal times. The best thing about this place are the owners and staff who are all on hand to help and are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The guides were all very knowledgeable on the game drives and so enthusiastic and caring about the animals and the reserve.

Stayed in January 2024

Excellent all round. Couldn't fault it.

Stayed in January 2024

This was the highlight of our journey with fantastic safaris and an unforgettable atmosphere at the camp. The owners and staff were extremely friendly and fulfilled every wish (whether we uttered it or not).

Stayed in December 2023

Everything was amazing

Stayed in December 2023

Where to start… This safari was everything you want. Our guides were amazing (big shoutout to Johan and Liam) they were so happy, enthustiastic and very knowledgeable. They really care about making it a special event for you and they care deeply about the animals and protecting their enviroment. The accomondation are big tents with a big bed, toilet, shower and our own jacuzzii! The jaccuzzi is located beneath an open sky and i have never seen more stars then i did here. Truly amazing. Food was great, the safari area great, we spotted the big five but they were so much more animals to see. I really loved all the warthogs for example. If you want a real rural (but still luxorious) safari experience, Amakhala 1920s safari is what you should book.

Stayed in December 2023

Not much, the bed was a little small for me.

The camp atmosphere and the guides were good value 👌

Stayed in December 2023

It was a one-of-a-kind experience - from the very beginning to the end! Communication went smoothly, welcoming, atmosphere in the camp/tents, food and the guides plus the other staff around! I’ve done a few safaris before, but these gamedrives were probably the best due to the atmosphere in the Amakhala Park and the guides, who had a very good knowledge and were happy to share it with the group! We also liked that the guides always showed respect to the wildlife, given them the space they needed. As a result we had many animals that approached us and came very very close! What a experience! We cannot thank the crew enough for it! Plus the bathtub, from where we could watch the stars - amazing! We’ll never forget it!

Stayed in December 2023

The accommodation exceeded our expectations. The guides were helpful and very knowledgeable about all the flora and fauna on the island. The food was varied and delicious and the tent in Safari -style and very clean. We had a great time at this place, would definitely recommend it!

Stayed in December 2023

Fantastic experience all round, tents are comfortable, nice wood fired hot tubs. All staff very friendly and helpful, great to meet the owners daily. Game drives also really good.

Stayed in December 2023

You have to be ready to encounter all kinds of animals in the camp, but this is what this experience is about :-) Also, the owners and guides help whenever something needs to be removed, thanks so much for that again!

Exceptional experience during Game Drives (thanks Johann and Liam), most wonderful people owning the camp (Riaan and Julie) - we saw how passionate & knowledgeable Riaan was, wow - and overall very unique experience in the middle of the bush. We also had a lovely group of people also traveling, really cool!

Stayed in November 2023

That I had to leave.

Exceptional. The tents were well equipped with very comfortable beds and excellent facilities - the outdoor shower and hot tub were AMAZING. The team at Quatermain’s are so hospitable and nothing is ever too much trouble. A huge shout out goes to Riaan and Liam whose knowledge of the reserve and animals was unbelievable. The optional overnight trail and cave stay (if staying 3 nights or more) is so worth it. The experience was breathtaking. I can’t rate this place enough and I am certain I will return again. Thank you so so much!!

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

We loved every aspect of this experience. The staff were all incredible; we were so impressed by the guide's knowledge, enthusiasm & respect for the animals and nature. They made the game drives so enjoyable (even when raining). The reserve is a great size & we had such memorable sightings & animal encounters (elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo, tortoises, hippos, giraffes, jackal to name a few). We loved the intimate feel of Quatermains, with just 6 guests & everyone eating breakfast and dinner together - which were both delicious. Our personal hot tub heated by a wooden stove was the icing on the cake! Would highly recommend. Thank you so much to Liam, Johan, Nick, Julie & Riaan for a once in a lifetime experience.

Stayed in October 2023

Absolutely nothing

Everything. The staff were great, because there are only 3 tents it is really intimate and it feels super special. The hot tub was amazing. The 1920s feel makes it extra special.

Stayed in October 2023

Quatermains is an incredibly personal and immersive safari experience. The staff and guides are exceptional and due to only having a maximum of six guests, you will immediately feel part of this family run adventure. The tents are superb in giving the 1920's experience with fanatastic comfort. (The individual tents now come with a wood fired hot tub!!!!). The safari and guides ensure you will not be short of big game animal viewings, all in a well equipped comfortable safari vehicle. The owners have ensured you will get the best overall autentic experience you could ask for.

Stayed in October 2023

more animals in the reserve

what a wonderful feeling to be in the wild bush like in the old time. Very safe place and very kind staff. We appreciate the spa in those winter days ans the fire place always ready for us. Such expereince never been forgotten thanks to all our guides and staff

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing. Concerning the safari experience it was the first one for both of us and everything was great.

The whole experience was great. Wish we could have stayed more.

Stayed in August 2023

I was overwhelmed by the service and everything else. So NOTHING.

An absolutely fantastic game lodge - if you want to have a real wildlife experience. Clean, comfortable and rustic. Staff was great. Food was great. Tour was great. wildlife was great. Everything great. We hope to come back with our kids...

Stayed in April 2023

nothing to dislike!

we loved everything - from our arrival up to our last breakfast. The staff was extremely nice, they know your name, diet, … felt super welcomed. You can tell that Julie and Riaan love this place and take very good care of it. Julie was very helpful, even months before our arrival she made sure we were fully prepped to stay at their camp. The tents are very nice, very comfortable and you even get a hot water bottle to stay warm at night! We had 3 game drives and decided to do the walking safari with Riaan (so knowledgeable!) on our last day. The rangers are so friendly and very respectful to the wildlife. We got to see all the beautiful animals, including lions with their cubs, and we learned so much along the way! We loved the whole family vibe and can only recommend this place. You will not regret coming here. ❤️

Stayed in February 2023

Leaving

This was an experience we will never forget it was everything we were looking for. We were with a really great bunch of ppeople and the staff were excellent. One of our group visit different parks all over Africa and she told us that this was one on the best. I would not go and stay in the lodges the experience we got was something you could not get from a lodge location

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing!

Everything was superb. The staff, the tents, the hospitality, the food, the gamedrives, the knowledge of Johan, the fun with Lungi, the kitschenstaff. Everybody made us feel at home!

Stayed in March 2023

Loved everything! I loved the place and that it had no wifi, electricity and certain comforts that you really do not need when you are at a place like this. It truly was 'Back to the Roots'

Quatermaine's is a magical place! It takes you back to when safaris were done without internet and add ons. Everything was included - even Game Drives! The guides were amazing and very knowledgeable. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed in March 2023

Absolutely nothing.

This was the highlight of our South African holiday! The staff were amazing - so knowledgeable and loved their job. We enjoyed their company so much. We loved being in a tent rather than a luxurious game lodge. It seemed more authentic. We saw all the animals we wanted to see. We enjoyed our 3 trips in a vehicle and loved our walking safari with Riann. We learnt so much. It was lovely coming back to a big breakfast after being on safari for 4 hours. Enjoyed our evening chats with the staff and other guests and drinks and evening meal. We cannot recommend this highly enough. It was two days of our life that was absolutely wonderful!

Stayed in January 2023