African Safari Lodge

3.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Interior
Game drive
Front of property
Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Medbury Farm, R343, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6139
  • Settlers Garden 1820
    23 min drive
  • Rhodes University
    24 min drive
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
    34 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 614 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Makhanda

With a stay at African Safari Lodge in Makhanda, you'll be on a river, and 11.2 mi (18 km) from 1820 Settlers National Monument and 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Settlers Garden 1820. .This lodge is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Rhodes University and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity.

What's nearby

  • 1820 Settlers National Monument - 22 min drive
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 23 min drive
  • Rhodes University - 24 min drive
  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 29 min drive
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 34 min drive

About this property

African Safari Lodge

Riverfront lodge in Makhanda with free parking
African Safari Lodge offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this lodge include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, German, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Mountain biking
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Deposit is payable by EFT and is due at the time of booking the reservation.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Firewood fee: ZAR 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Tax ID - 4280112576
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

African Safari Lodge Grahamstown
African Safari Grahamstown
African Safari Lodge Lodge
African Safari Lodge Makhanda
African Safari Lodge Lodge Makhanda

African Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Izak

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The scenery and wildlife was really welcome to relax after a busy day driving and seeing clients.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022