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Amakhala Game Reserve
Reed Valley 
Reed Valley has been in the Weeks family for over one hundred years. It was purchased in 1898 by Jabez Weeks, son of an 1820 Settler. The previous owners were of Dutch descent. The main house is estimated to have been built in 1806.
Rod and Tracey Weeks are now the fifth generation on Reed Valley which is part of the Amakhala Game Reserve. Their forefathers spent their time hunting leopard, lions and elephant to enable them to farm in peace. They have now re-introduced the wildlife in a unique joint conservation project with five neighbouring family farms.
A sumptuous dinner featuring local specialties will be served with true Eastern Cape hospitality. In the morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast before you set off to discover the untold beauty of our land.
Your stay will be made special by personalised attention and arrangements that are tailor-made to suit your requirements from catering to excursions and activities.
Accommodation at Reed Valley:
Reed Valley Inn is nestled in a farmyard and is comprised of four historic en-suite country rooms, which once provided rest and safety for the travellers on the mail wagon. Each room has a separate entrance on to a private patio. Children of all ages are welcome.
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
We offer rooms that are serviced daily, a swimming pool, and classic pub.
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 colored 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.
