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Hlosi Game Lodge
Almakhala Game Reserve is a truly special place with a relaxing atmosphere and warm hospitality. Hlosi Game Lodge is the perfect place for family safari holidays or those who prefer to experience the wild, without forgoing life’s luxuries. With six suites and 8 luxury safari tents, Hlosi Game Lodge offers a unique and intimate Eastern Cape safari with personal game viewing experiences. The lodges elegant lounge is a sophisticated space for relaxation, while the dining area, bar, and pool overlook a waterhole frequented by game. The outdoor boma is host to traditional bush barbecues and festive starlight dining. Units are all en-suite offering private verandas with magnificent landscape views. Hlosi Game Lodge is fenced providing peace of mind, especially for families with small children and visits to the nearby Addo Elephant National Park can be arranged on request for longer staying guests.
The Amakhala Game Reserve is a malaria-free, private game reserve spanning over 8500 hectares of African landscape in the Eastern Cape. The family-run game reserve is home to a variety of lodges and is known for its magnificent fauna, breath-taking views, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. With preservation of the natural environment and conservation of wildlife high on their priority list, Amakhala’s game rangers are experts in their field and incredibly passionate about providing quality safari experiences to all guests. Their knowledge and enthusiasm for nature shine through as they guide, educate, and entertain you through Big 5 territory. The reserve hosts five of South Africa’s eight biomes making it ideal for a diverse selection of wildlife and indigenous flora. Besides lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo, you will also see an abundance of other wildlife such as giraffe, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest, and various antelope species. The Bushman’s River runs through the reserve attracting a bright variety of remarkable bird species. Here, you can enjoy cruises along the Bushman’s River on a boat safari, viewing birds and wildlife from the water.
Game Drives:
- Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
- Game drives are led by an experienced guide.
- Night drives and guided bush walk are permitted.
- 10-seater vehicles.
Wildlife:
- Amakhala is a Big-5 reserve and is home to the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.
- Other wildlife includes zebra, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, hyena a variety of antelope species and more.
- A large bird colony is found in the reserve.
- Leopard sighting are rare in any eastern cape game reserve.
Activities & Facilities:
- Game drives
- Guided bushwalks
- Stargazing
- Birdwatching
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Open-air African Boma
- Viewing deck
- Bar & lounge
- Children’s activities
Highlights:
- A family-friendly safari lodge perched on a hill above a scenic river plain.
- A nearby waterhole draws a variety of wildlife, which guests can observe from the lodge.
- 6 suites and 8 luxury tents, including two-bedroom family options.
- Each suite features a private deck overlooking the reserve and waterhole.
- Open-air dinning in a traditional African Boma.
- The fenced lodge area provides a safe environment for families with young children.
- Exciting Big-5 game drives.
Getting there:
- The closest commercial airport is Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
- Amakhala Game Reserve is a 75 minute drive from Port Elizabeth.
- Flight time from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth: 1 hour 35 minutes
Location:
Located in the Eastern Cape, along South Africa’s east coast.
Child Policy:
- Hlosi Lodge welcomes children of all ages.
- Children 3-11 yrs pay 50% of the adult sharing rate.
- Children staying in a room by themselves will be charges the full adult rates.
Inclusions & Exclusions:
- Included: 2 x Game drives per day, all meals, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages.
- Excluded: Beverages, guided walks, conservation levies, airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.
Rates:
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
- Rates are charged per person, per night.
- Single supplement of 30% applicable.
- Rates displayed are valid until 31 August 2025.
Special offers:
- Enjoy one free night with our PAY 2 STAY 3 offer.
- Special offers are valid 01 May – 31 Aug.
- SA resident rates are available all year round.
Seasons:
- Peak season: 20 December – 10 January
- High season: 11 January – 30 April
- Low season: 01 May – 31 August
Accommodation Options
Lodge Suites
Sleeps 2 Adults
Lodge suites are all en-suite offering a lounge area, bar fridge, private verandah, air conditioning, heating, luxurious bathtub with views, and an outside courtyard with alfresco shower.
Refer to seasons and T&C's above
Peak season R 10,070 per per person, per night
High Season R 8,760 per person, per night
Low Season R 7,100 per person, per night
Luxury safari tents
Sleeps 2 Adults
Luxury safari tents are all en-suite offering a lounge area, bar fridge, private verandah, air conditioning, heating, luxurious bathtub with views, and an outside courtyard with alfresco shower.
Refer to seasons and T&C's above
Peak season R 10,070 per per person, per night
High Season R 8,760 per person, per night
Low Season R 7,100 per person, per night
2-bedroom family suite
Sleeps 2 Adults, 2 children
Family suites are all 2 bedroom units offering a lounge area, bar fridge, private verandah, air conditioning, heating, luxurious bathtub with views, and an outside courtyard with alfresco shower.
Refer to seasons and T&C's above
Peak season R 10,070 per per person, per night
High Season R 8,760 per person, per night
Low Season R 7,100 per person, per night
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