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1938 square feet
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Get an overview of this hotel
Riverfront lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities

When you stay at Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA in Pongola, you'll be on a river and within a 5-minute drive of Mkuze Falls Game Reserve. This luxury lodge is 28.3 mi (45.6 km) from Pongola Golf Course and 28.5 mi (45.8 km) from Pongola Shopping Center.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy a soak in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.

Grab a bite to eat at the lodge's restaurant, where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. The lodge offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 5-star property offers access to a business center. This luxury lodge also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Year Built - 2001
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Free reception
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Free full breakfast
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 8
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 12
  • Wedding services
  • Garden

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Zulu

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling fan
  • Designer toiletries
  • Second bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate living room
  • Towels provided

Where to Eat

Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA has a restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a fitness center. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children 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.

  • Game drive on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Safari on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Game viewing on site

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM

Check-in time ends at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

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 without COVID-19 vaccination

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Masks are compulsory at the property for guests without full COVID-19 vaccination

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

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

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