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Amakhala Game Reserve
Leeuwenbosch
Leeuwenbosch has been hosting guests since 1992 and their special brand of hospitality draws guests back year after yearto the beautiful Eastern Cape wilderness.
Leeuwenbosch offers guests that special country charm, a home away from home and a wonderful place to relax with the whole family in the beautiful Amakhala reserve.
Amakhala is nestled between Shamwari Game Reserve and Addo Elephant National Park, its location is ideal for the best wildlife viewing South Africa has to offer.
Leeuwenbosch’s warm and hospitable environment and the personal touch from friendly well-trained staff will create unforgettable memories.
Accommodation at Leeuwenbosch:
The Country House
This historical colonial manor house built in 1908 offers true country living in every sense. Both spacious and comfortable, with four en-suite bedrooms which include two luxury suites, the Country House is set amidst beautiful indigenous gardens and is an ideal base for game viewing and relaxation.
The Country House on Leeuwenbosch caters for the whole family. We offer two family suites, baby sitting services and a children’s programme.
Leeuwenbosch Shearer's Lodge
Four luxury en-suite rooms, three twins and one really special honeymoon suite and surrounded by indigenous gardens.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Rates Include:
Accommodation; all meals; afternoon tea with fresh cakes; game viewing activities; a guided walking trail; Tourism Levy and 14% VAT, Sundowner drinks, soft drinks and beers
Rates Exclude:
All wines and spirits; during low season special all drinks are excluded, telephone; curios and child minding at R100.00 per day.
Extra information
The old stables on Leeuwenbosch were converted into an intimate and quaint family chapel and together with the Country House and Shearers’ Lodge make an ideal wedding venue.
We cater for weddings up to 140 guests with additional accommodation packages available at the other lodges.
Church service - We can advise times and locations of religious services in the area. A small chapel is available in the Amakhala reserve for weddings and other religious ceremonies. This should be booked in advance.
Dress code and clothing is informal. It is advisable to wear loose fitting and light garments in summer, layering clothing in winter. Sensible shoes are important in the rough terrain. A warm wind breaker jacket or jersey for game drives even in summer is a necessity. Neutral coloured garments are advisable in the bush. Sun hats, sunglasses and swimming costume are required in summer.
Equipment - A good pair of binoculars is a recommendation especially for bird watching. Good photographs can be taken on game drives when the vehicle is stationary, but rarely when in transit as terrain is rough. Guests should bear this in mind when purchasing suitable camera equipment. The recommended film is 100-200 A.S.A. and a zoom lens is not always a necessity but recommended.
Weather - The region is temperate with summer conditions (October – March) reaching temperatures of 36C. Winter (April-September) also consists of sunny days but evenings can be chilly. Rain falls mainly in the summer months and umbrellas are available in the main lodge for your use when traversing to your suite in these conditions.
The African climate can change dramatically whatever the season. Rangers will check weather reports before embarking on a game drive, but guests should please ensure that they are suitably attired in “layered” clothing for hot or cold conditions.
