See all properties

Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA

5.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA

Exterior
Isigodio Private House | Terrace/patio
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Refrigerator, River View | Terrace/patio
Honeymoon Suites- Private Pool
Game drive

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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)
    ‪104 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Isigodio Private House

Isigodio Private House

Isigodio Private House

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

View all photos for Honeymoon Suites- Private Pool

Honeymoon Suites- Private Pool

Honeymoon Suites- Private Pool

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

View all photos for River Suites Fullboard

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

River Suites Fullboard

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

About this property

Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA

Riverfront lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free lodge. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
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.
During your stay at Amakhosi Safari Lodge and SPA, you'll be close to Mkuze Falls Game Reserve. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body treatments, Ayurvedic treatments, or aromatherapy at Amakhosi Safari SPA
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and hiking/biking trails
  • 0.6 mi (1 km) from Mkuze Falls Game Reserve and 28.3 mi (45.6 km) from Pongola Golf Course
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.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily. The lodge hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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 public transport

  • 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 a common area

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely fantastic location with first rate food and wonderful staff. The game rides on this private game reserve are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

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