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Amakhosi Safari Lodge

5.0 of 5
Magudu Pongola, Pongola 3170, South Africa
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london
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We took our family to Amakhosi for three nights after Easter. We had a great time there and were looked after extremely well. The lodges were smart and comfortable, the meals were delicious - just too tempting and too much to eat - and we saw fantastic game. We had five game drives altogether and really appreciated Nick, our ranger,... More

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Amakhosi L, Director of Sales at Amakhosi Safari Lodge, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us and for giving us great feedback on our rangers, we pride ourselves in giving our guests great memories and having passionate rangers like Nick does make a difference. Hope to see you back soon and please share some of your favourite fotos with us in our... More

Emmendingen, Germany
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We stayed two nights in the AmaKhosi Lodge and it was a fantastic experience, The game drives at 05:00 and 15:00 were managed by an experienced spotter and ranger. They found the wild game and got us in close. We were so close to 17 wild elephants, we could have touched them. We saw 3 male lions and buffaloes and... More

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Amakhosi L, Director of Sales at Amakhosi Safari Lodge, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our lodge, it is great to get feedback from our guests in order to ensure that we keep our guests happy and love to hear what were the highlights of your stay. Sorry you did not get to see the Rhino & Leopard, as of late the leopards have... More

Northampton, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Even the night sky seemed to have extra stars in it here at Amakhosi. And Nick our guide gave us a lesson in star-gazing from the bush. His knowledge extended from the bush to the moon and he was happy to share so much. I enjoyed dinner with him to on the lodges deck looking down on a noisy, grazing,... More

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AmakhosiLodge, Director of Sales at Amakhosi Safari Lodge, responded to this review
8 April 2013

Thank you so much for such wonderful feedback, it is so important for us to hear what our guests enjoyed the most, we are very proud of our rangers and for their passion and love of the bush. It is really lovely to get such a nice compliment for Nick we will certainly pass on. Once again thank you and... More

sint niklaas
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

bungalows are up level. rangers outstanding with a very good sense for humor. exellent high thee and diner nice sitting decks outside looking right on the river back from gamedriving your bathtub is waiting for you candles included and filled up with hot water. one minus floormanagers should also inspect the drawers on being empty and clean.

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AmakhosiLodge, General Manager at Amakhosi Safari Lodge, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Thank you so much for your review and glad you enjoyed your stay. We are however very disturbed about the fact that your room was not cleaned and would like more information, as we do strive to keep our standards high and that this happened is not acceptable. We really would appreciate it if you could send us your date... More

alicante
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

There is no doubt that the location of this lodge is stunning,overlooking the Mkuse river,its hard to imagine a better location .The accomodation and facilities at the lodge were excellent.The rooms consisted of a bedroom,lounge, bathroom,separate shower room and an outside shower area,everything was beautifully appointed,outside there was also a wooden deck area with a hammock,and comfortable chairs,all overlooking the... More

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AmakhosiLodge, General Manager at Amakhosi Safari Lodge, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Thank you so much for your valuable input and for posting the review, without our guests giving us input we would not be able to keep to our policy of giving our guests an unforgettable experience. We are very perturbed that your last evening with us was not the highlight of your stay as it should have been. We would... More

Breukelen
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

The location, surroundings, hospitality, game viewing; all are amazing. This was definitely the highlight of a six weeks' visit to South Africa. The staff of Amakhosi gave us a very warm welcome. No detail was overlooked. Nature in this area is incredibly beautiful. The ranger and the tracker arranged wonderful game viewing - we saw so many animals. The suite... More

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AmakhosiLodge, Director of Sales at Amakhosi Safari Lodge, responded to this review
15 March 2013

What an incredible review, we thank you and are humbled by your compliments. Thank you so much for taking the time to write the review. We hope to welcome you back to Amakhosi soon. More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

Our arrival at Amakhosi Safari Lodge was serendipitous but proved to be the highlight of our visit to South Africa. The safari experience was wonderful, and the staff in every part of the organisation could not have been more helpful. Our previous benchmark for excellent service had been the Lake Palace in Udaipur and the staff at Amakhosi make a... More

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Amakhosi L, Director of Sales at Amakhosi Safari Lodge, responded to this review
1 February 2013

Wow thank you for the amazing feedback and what an honour to have our service compared to Lake Palace in Udaipur, that is a truly spectacular property and your compliments mean a great deal to our team. We are happy that you had a good stay with us and Sonja and Phillip are truly an asset to our team. Hope... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013 via mobile

Our family of six, including a one-year-old and two-year-old, stayed four nights here and it was like heaven. Friendly, accommodating and generous staff, immaculate rooms, and scenery and wildlife to die for. We had an unanticipated problem after our arrival and Sonja, the manager, went well beyond what was necessary to help us find a solution. In fact, her response... More

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AmakhosiLodge, Director of Sales at Amakhosi Safari Lodge, responded to this review
24 January 2013

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our lodge, feedback from our guests is invaluable. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that Sonja could make your stay a pleasant one. We hope you visit us soon again. More

Vestby
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

After last years visit we just had to bring our son, his wife and our two grand sons to experience this fantastic place with this friendly people. We became good friends with Philip and Jeremy last year and had an unforgettable time game watching with them . We inquired if it was possible to meet them again. And can you... More

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AmakhosiLodge, Director of Sales at Amakhosi Safari Lodge, responded to this review
24 January 2013

The team of Amakhosi thanks you for once again reviewing our lodge. It was wonderful to welcome you and your family back and we are so happy that you enjoyed yourself and that Phillip managed to be there for your stay. Phillip is a great asset to the team and we are do appreciate you taking the time to give... More

Blythedale Beach
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

Our family recently spent 3 amazing days at Amakhosi Safari Lodge. From our arrival to our departure we were treated like royalty. The Lodge is beautifully situated on the banks of a river, which, after some recent heavy rain, was flowing swiftly passed the Lodge. To Sean, Tamsin, Mandy, Kevin and Mandla, who helped make this time in our beautiful... More

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Additional Information about Amakhosi Safari Lodge

Address: Magudu Pongola, Pongola 3170, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Zululand > Pongola
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 8 Speciality lodging in Pongola
Price range (per night): RM1,014 - 2,223
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Amakhosi Lodge is one of those destinations that you need to visit at least once in a lifetime! Translated as a ‘place of kings’, it is exclusive, offering a unique and personally rewarding safari experience. Situated on the banks of the Mkuze River in the heart of Zululand, this small yet absolutely charming Lodge is not only about experiencing a ‘Big 5’ safari. It is far more than that as the guides pride themselves in sharing their intimate knowledge of this unique and pristine bushveld with their guests. ... more   less 
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