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Zululand & The Elephant Coast

Amakhosi Safari Lodge

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About Amakhosi Safari Lodge

Royal hideaway amidst breathtaking African landscapes and Big Five wildlife
Amakhosi Safari Lodge is situated on the banks of Zululand's Mkuze River in the Big Five Amakhosi Private Game Reserve, a blend of savannah, wetlands, bush and mountains. Amakhosi Safari Lodge means “The Place of the Kings” in Zulu, a very apt name for this beautiful place which gives guests a royal bush experience. The lodge's artistic décor, African fusion cuisine, attentive service and outstanding game viewing gives guests a luxurious wildlife experience. Amakhosi garners consistent rave reviews – testament to the five-star treatment handed out by the wonderfully friendly staff to everyone who is lucky enough to visit.
From $340 per person/per night
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The property

The main lodge has a swimming pool and deck with pool loungers overlooking the river, a library, a curio shop, inside and outside lounge and dining room. Dinners are served in the traditional boma around the camp-fire under the starlit African sky as guests are entertained with traditional Zulu dances and ancestral stories. The suites are easily accessible from the main lodge and are built in a shape of a Zulu shield and decorated in a typical Zulu style.

The rooms

There are 8 luxurious suites with ceiling-high windows and private viewing decks boasting panoramic views. The two luxurious honeymoon suites have a separate lounge, double bedroom, private plunge pool and hammock. The River Chalets have private barbeque areas. Each chalet is fully equipped to function as a separate independent unit. There is a communal swimming pool with picnic tables. The double storey River Lodge, is ideal for families and has three bedrooms, a kitchen, an outside patio and pool area.

Activities

There are two game drives a day giving you the opportunity to observe the Big Five and abundant other wildlife. The game rangers are knowledgeable and very committed to the environment and will endeavor to make the most of your Safari. The lodge also offers walking safaris, birding safaris, and unique frogging safaris. Back at the lodge, you can relax at the swimming pool, or in your hammock, or enjoy some pampering treatments at the luxurious spa.

South Africa

Zululand & The Elephant Coast

Ancient battlefields and wild shores merge to create a multi-faceted masterpiece.