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Amakhala Game Reserve
Woodbury Lodge 
Woodbury Lodge, situated on the beautiful Amakhala Game Reserve only some 75km from Port Elizabeth, is spectacularly set against a cliff above the Bushman’s River valley. It offers an intimate and tranquil experience of the Eastern Cape riverine bushveld at its best. The lodge has recently received a four star grading in recognition of its standards.
Your hosts, the Gush family, will endeavour to make your stay truly memorable.
Meals with a South African flavour are served in a relaxed and stylish atmosphere in the central dining room, and guests can gather around the outdoor fire or in the attractive bar lounge for a drink and snacks before dinner. Breakfasts on occasion are served outdoors on the deck of the dining room.
Accommodation at Woodbury Lodge
Guests are accommodated in five comfortably appointed stone-and-thatch sleeping lodges, each with air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom.
The seclusion of the lodges and the design of the bathrooms and individual outdoor relaxation areas enable our visitors to enjoy the unique and breathtaking views at their leisure. Guests are often thrilled by the late afternoon sighting of the elephant herd passing by.
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
A range of game viewing and other activities such as the river cruise and canoeing are on offer, or you could just recline around the pool and enjoy some sun while the birds keep you company.
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.
