The malaria-free Amakhala Game Reserve is situated in the Greater Addo area of the Eastern Cape - a mere 40 minute drive north-east of Port Elizabeth. It is a unique conservation initiative that allows animals to be re-introduced to the area where they once roamed freely.  There are 4 independently owner-managed lodges on the Reserve offering various styles of accommodation.  Game viewing covers the whole Reserve, no matter which lodge guests are staying at. The intimate thatched Safari Lodge has 11 air-conditioned rooms and offers all the comforts of a luxurious, undisturbed retreat.  At Leeuwenbosch, The Country House and Shearer’s Lodge are beautifully converted former farm buildings surrounded by indigenous gardens, and offer between them family suites (with baby sitting services and a children’s programme), luxury en-suite rooms, and a really special honeymoon suite.  At Woodbury Lodge, guests are accommodated in five comfortably appointed stone-and-thatch sleeping lodges, each with air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom and private viewing deck.  Reed Valley Inn was once the staging post for the mail coach and now offers four comfortable rooms in the converted ancient outbuildings.  Rooms have en-suite facilities, four poster beds and many original features.  All the lodges have full guest facilities including dining rooms, lounges, bars and verandahs.  At Leeuwenbosch and Reed Valley Inn there are colourful mature gardens, and full use is made of their charming historic buildings. The Safari Lodge has a separate star viewing deck with telescope. Whichever lodge guests stay at, morning and evening game drives throughout the whole Reserve are arranged by experienced rangers to suit guests' personal needs. For a change of pace, enjoy bird watching and game spotting walks along the lazy Bushman’s River, a cheese and wine boat cruise, or a sundowners canoe safari.  Visits can also be arranged to Grahamstown, Addo Elephant National Park and the Shamwari Born Free enclosures.  Style Comfortable lodges and country house accommodation Air/Con At the Safari Lodge and Woodbury Lodge Dining Yes Children Yes, except more than 12 years old at the Safari Lodge No. of Bedrooms Safari Lodge: 4 rooms plus 7 luxury suites (with private plunge pools and separate lounges); Leeuwenbosch: 2 ensuite bedrooms, 4 luxury suites, 2 family suites; Woodbury Lodge: 5 stone-and-thatch lodges, each with air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom and viewing deck.  Reed Valley Inn: 4 characterful en-suite rooms in converted outbuildings. Pool Yes, plus private plunge pools at Safari Lodge luxury suites Activities Game drives, bush walks, night drives, birding, river cruises, fishing, canoeing.  Other visits and excursions off site can be arranged  Price Range From about £160 to £210 per person per night, sharing, depending on lodge.  Includes accommodation, all meals and 2 reserve activities per day.  Drinks are excluded. Find Similar Properties