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Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA

5.0 star property
Luxurious 5-star lodge with 2 outdoor pools

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Exterior
Isigodio Private House
Isigodio Private House | Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Honeymoon Suites- Private Pool | Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

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
  • Pongola River Bridge
    93 min drive
  • Mkuze (MZQ)
    90 min drive

Room options

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Isigodio Private House

Isigodio Private House

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

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Honeymoon Suites- Private Pool

Honeymoon Suites- Private Pool

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

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

River Suites Fullboard

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

About the area

Pongola

On river.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Mkuze Falls Game Reserve and 32 miles (52 km) of Pongola Golf Course. Pongola Shopping Center and Ithala Game Reserve are also within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mkuze Falls Game Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Pongola Shopping Center - 62 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Ithala Game Reserve - 66 min drive - 50.8 km
  • Pongola River Bridge - 93 min drive - 78.1 km
  • Manyoni Private Game Reserve - 117 min drive - 56.1 km

About this property

Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA

Luxurious 5-star lodge with 2 outdoor pools
Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, 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 center. 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.

  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 2001
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.
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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate living room

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
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Safari

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

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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

  • No pets 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
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.

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 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

10

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

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