Amakhala Game Reserve, 6187 Buyskloof, South Africa
#2 of 2 hotels in Buyskloof
Guests' ChoiceBased on 82 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
5.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 April 2025
Fiona
IrelandWe loved everything …faultless !
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Anthony
United KingdomHandover from initial check in to room allocation seemed a little unstructured. Lodges are very close to each other so not particularly private. Rooms were very dark.
Lovely room with nice outside space with excellent views. Beds were comfortable. Good bathroom with excellent shower and bath. Nice pool area. Quaint bar for pre-dinner drinks and excellent meals with friendly staff in a traditional setting. Good breakfast options. We booked our game drives separately and these were very enjoyable and included a good lunch. Interesting to meet other guests at breakfast and dinner to learn from their experiences and knowledge of the area.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 12 March 2025
Alexander
GermanyBeds creaking quite a bit, pool could've been a bit cleaner but overall only small things.
Wonderful staff, amazing location, excellent food and great game drives.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 21 February 2025
Tony
South AfricaThe noise from road
Everything
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 8 February 2025
Ralph
United KingdomThe pool was a bit green (disappointing) but swimmable
virtually everything!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 24 January 2025
Carolyn
United KingdomNothing
This is a beautiful place, a historic old farmhouse in a lovely garden with warthogs, zebra, birds and even a little chapel. It feels like going back in time! The staff are lovely, the food is excellent and the game drives superb!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 21 January 2025
Allewell
South AfricaNothing
Everything about the farm was amazing, food, service the room e erything.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 19 January 2025
Francesca
ItalyThe staff was very kind. They pampered us with welcome drinks, flowers in the room, and delicious dishes. The game drive was perfect—we managed to see the Big Five and much more, with lots of interesting explanations and stories. The colonial-style rooms made it feel like stepping into another era. Everything was perfect. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Katy
United KingdomHow short our stay was!!!!
The whole team were amazing and it felt like one big family- nothing was too much!! The rangers were very knowledgeable, and communicated expertly with one another to ensure you had the best chance of sightings. The reserve has grown significantly since my last visit 14years ago and remains as beautiful as I remembered. The rooms were super comfy, with huge beds and modernised bathrooms. The pool area was lovely, overlooking the reserve with frequent wildlife visitors, making for a great refreshing dip between game drives. The food was delicious! We couldn’t fault it and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 27 December 2024
Aimee
South AfricaNothing
Really nicley appointed very friendly
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 26 December 2024
Hendrik
NetherlandsNothing, everything (really!) was perfect for a family stay.
Absolutely beautiful farm with large garden. Very easy to reach (right off the N2). Great game drives and very friendly staff.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 26 December 2024
Wendy
South AfricaStunning old style accommodation.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 7 December 2024
Julien
GermanyNice staff! Room was beautiful but could use an AC. Food was exceptional and the whole property was well taken care of. Game Drives (additional cost) were also great. Molly our Ranger was very welcoming and we had a great time.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 21 November 2024
David
United KingdomRoom in Shearers Lodge needs some refurbishing, paint, carpet. Furniture a bit scarse.
Former classic farm location very nicely transformed into guesthouse. Beautiful gardens with entertaining animals visiting.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Garth
South AfricaThe shower head in room 2 could be better. The bath also seems to leak when the water drains.
The staff were really friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious and well presented. We enjoyed the bar area and meeting people around the dinner table.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Sally
United KingdomNothing
We loved everything. Ideal location, very friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Helmut
South AfricaNothing
It was a wonderful stay,,only to short. the staff has fulfilled you every wish. The game drives was excellent the Ranger hat a great knowledge.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Ingrid
United KingdomGreat food. The game drive was excellent
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Luke
United KingdomNONE
We planned going to the Amakhala Woodbury Lodge on next day. We decided to stay at Leeuwenbosch for one night as it was 5 minutes to drive to Woodbury Lodge. We were very impressive with Leeuwenbosch because it was so beautiful and enjoyed our one night staying at Leeuwenbosch - everything were met our needs. We are highly recommendation to anyone must go there! Staff is so friendly and warm host to our check in. We would love to come back here again in the future. Luke & Jackie from Bury, England
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Roberta
United KingdomAir conditioning would be nice but the fan was sufficient considering it was cooler.
We loved the setting, the accommodation, the food, the staff, the game drive and absolutely everything (including the lack of load shedding).
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Janine
IrelandNo curtain on our room door which was glass and opened to outside.
Comfortable beds, and large room. The food was amazing. Staff were lovely and the grounds were beautiful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Jenny
United KingdomLoved this place ,like home from home,highlight of our holiday. Fantastic food served with other people there ,making it very sociable. Great game drive ,unfortunately the weather wasn’t good to us that day but Blankets and ponchos are provided ,very comfortable and saw all the big 5 . Thankyou so much Nomonde for our wonderful stay !
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Michael
South AfricaNothing!
Great staff and rustic location. Felt very authentic and the locals staying there were great to speak with, overall an amazing experience.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Jim
South AfricaVery happy with our stay
Good meals and friendly accommodating staff. Very comfortable relaxing and welcoming environment
Stayed in December 2023
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