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Located in the Amakhala Game Reserve, Leeuwenbosch Country House offers luxurious country-style accommodations amid extensive gardens with a chapel and outdoor pool. It offers games drives with the chance to see the Big Five. The rooms are located in an historic family farmhouse with high ceilings, verandas and original features such as a fireplace. Each room has a private bathroom stocked with free toiletries. All meals are freshly prepared at the Leeuwenbosch Country House and served in the dining room with an exposed timber ceiling. Guests can relax after an active day on one of the wooden stools in the bar. Two daily game drives in an open vehicle are included the rates at Leeuwenbosch, consisting of 1 afternoon drive and 1 morning drive. Leeuwenbosch Country House is located in the greater Addo and frontier country area and are 17 mi from Addo Elephant Park. The Shamwari Game Reserve is 5 mi away and free private parking is available. Shuttle services from the airport can be arranged at a surcharge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
5.0
Low score for Amakhala Game Reserve

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great drives with exceptionally knowledgeable ranger & very friendly & helpful staff
  • Lindy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The lodge was beautiful and old world. The staff were great, particularly Mel the ranger on the game drives. Animals were amazing.
  • Lina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The staff was exceptional, the game drives were awesome and the food was beyond all expectations.
  • Christopher
    United States United States
    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.
  • A
    Anonymous
    South Africa South Africa
    Wonderful game viewing! Good food and overall a good experience!
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Had a beautiful 1 night stay here . The food and service was excellent
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The heritage ambience was perfect for us. The service throughout was excellent, the food was delicious and the game viewing was stunning !
  • Loucas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful property and amazing staff - such a lovely experience showing off our country that made me very proud as a South African
  • Anne
    Germany Germany
    We stayed three nights at the country house and loved every minute of it. The house itself with its friendly staff, cozy rooms and 3-course-dinner was already unique. The stay included two Game drives per day and each was an adventure of its own!...
  • Dr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly, the food was wonderful, the safaris were exceptional.

Managed by Leeuwenbosch

Company review score: 9.3Based on 10,258 reviews from 19 properties
19 managed properties

Company info

Leeuwenbosch Country House is an eight bed, quality game lodge, created from the gracious 1908 Settler home of the Fowlds family and steeped in the history of the South African Eastern Cape Frontier. The accommodation and delicious cuisine is complimented by a wide range of game viewing and related outdoor pursuits and activities on the Game Reserve, all led by competent Professional Guides.

Property info

A 3-Star Safari Experience In An Historic Country House On The Amakhala Game Reserve.

Neighborhood info

We are a gracious country house located in the malaria free Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Our beautiful country home is set amidst beautiful indigenous gardens, offering luxurious safari accommodation and a family safari experience steeped in settler history.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Leeuwenbosch Country House - Amakhala Game Reserve
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Game drives
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Smoke-free property
    • Chapel/Shrine
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Fenced pool

    Spa

    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Leeuwenbosch Country House - Amakhala Game Reserve takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note compulsory conservation and park fees are applicable and excluded from the rates. Please contact the property in advance, prior to arrival for these charges.

    - Please note that children dine at 19:00, an earlier time than the parents.

    - Children under the age of 6 years are not permitted to join the adult's game drive.

    - Any dietary requirements as well as medical conditions of the children must be advised prior to arrival.

    FAQs about Leeuwenbosch Country House - Amakhala Game Reserve