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Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA

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Exterior
Isigodio Private House | Terrace/patio
Honeymoon Suites- Private Pool | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Game drive
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator, River View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Entrance Kwazulu Private Game Reserve, (On the farm Vergelegen), Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, 3170
  • Mkuze Falls Game Reserve
    2 min drive
  • Ithala Game Reserve
    66 min drive
  • Manyoni Private Game Reserve
    117 min drive
  • Mkuze (MZQ)
    90 min drive

Room options

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Isigodio Private House | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Isigodio Private House

  • 180 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Honeymoon Suites- Private Pool | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Honeymoon Suites- Private Pool

  • 60 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

River Suites Fullboard

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About this property

Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA

Riverfront lodge with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa
2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free lodge. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a fitness centre. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children aged under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amakhosi Safari SPA has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
During your stay at Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA, you'll be close to Mkuze Falls Game Reserve. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, detox wraps or aromatherapy at Amakhosi Safari SPA
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and hiking/biking trails
  • 0.6 miles (1 km) from Mkuze Falls Game Reserve and 28.3 miles (45.6 km) from Pongola Golf Course
Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business centre. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Pongola lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily. The lodge hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA has a restaurant serving breakfast, brunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 3 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Amakhosi Lodge
Amakhosi Safari
Amakhosi Safari Lodge
Amakhosi Safari Lodge Pongola
Amakhosi Safari Pongola
Amakhosi Safari Spa Pongola
Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA Lodge
Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA Pongola
Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA Lodge Pongola

Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely fantastic location with first rate food and wonderful staff. The game rides on this private game reserve are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay at Amakhosi
We enjoyed a fantastic stay at Amakhosi Safari Lodge! The honeymoon suite was well appointed. The candlelight bath and petals were magic. Our only disappointment was that the pool on our decking wasn't heated. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The spa treatments outstanding. We were hoping to see Cheetahs and our excellent, very knowledgeable and humorous guide did not disappoint us! We saw the family of cheetahs twice as well as lots of other animals and they were amazing. Well done Kyle. The meals were very tasty, well prepared and presented. Overall, a wonderful stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amakhosi game lodge and spa
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Faultless Absolute perfection from the second we arrived until the morning we said goodbye. Close up experiences of the big 5 in their natural habitat Amazing rangers Excellent food A seething to long for We will e back as soon as we are able to.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real treat!
Amazing! What an unforgettable experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Olaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You feel like god in France
We had a fantastic stay, lovely suit, good gamedrives, superb spa, we got spoiled very much. The kitchen: haute cuisine!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christoffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lett å anbefale :-)
Veldig hyggelig og veldrevet lodge. Totalt 8 bungalower av meget god standard med usjenert terrasse mot naturen. God mat, og flotte safari-turer med kunnskapsrik guide. Vi så Big Five og mange flere dyr. Kun gjester fra denne lodgen som gjør safarier i området, hvilket betyr at man ikke føler at det mer turister enn dyr...Eneste negative er at det er 4-5 timers kjøring fra Durban.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place
Perfect place with superb service! lot of things to do. Spotting the big five
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018