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Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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 drapes, iron/ironing board

Isigodio Private House

  • 1938 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Honeymoon Suites- Private Pool

  • 645 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

River Suites Fullboard

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Pongola

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.
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What's nearby

  • Mkuze Falls Game Reserve - 2 min drive
  • Pongola Shopping Center - 62 min drive
  • Ithala Game Reserve - 66 min drive
  • Pongola Nature Reserve - 88 min drive
  • Manyoni Private Game Reserve - 117 min drive

About this property

Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA

Riverfront lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 2001
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

National rating

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

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

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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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