Amakhala Game Reserve offers a malaria-free Big 5 safari experience in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Leeuwenbosch is one of the 4-star graded luxury accommodation options available in the Reserve, located between the Greater Addo and Frontier Country area.

Only 45 minutes drive east of Port Elizabeth, Amakhala Game Reserve and Leeuwenbosch in the Eastern Cape is easily accessible for any visitor to South Africa,and it is surely a not-to-be-missed stop on South Africa's famous "Garden Route".

LEEUWENBOSCH - THE COUNTRY HOUSE

This historical colonial manor house built in 1908 offers true country living in every sense. Both spacious and comfortable, with five en-suite bedrooms which include two suites, one family room,one double room and one twin the Country House is set amid beautiful indigenous gardens and is an ideal base for game viewing and relaxation.

The 4-star 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

The building which is today the 4-star Shearers’ Lodge was erected as a dedicated sheep shearing shed back in 1930. Sheep farming continued until 1996 when the farm was converted to a game reserve. The old shed, in which close on a million merino sheep were shorn, has been beautifully converted into four luxury en-suite rooms, three twins and one really special honeymoon suite and surrounded by indigenous gardens.

The haunting cry of the fish eagle echoes through the rugged krantzes, and the veld grass whispers with the roaming of Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra and numerous other antelope. At Amakhala you can experience the delights of the African bushveld while on safari, bushwalk, river cruise or simply with a glass of wine from the veranda of your lodge.

Amakhala Game Reserve is a unique conservation initiative that allows animals to be re-introduced to the area where they once roamed freely and so making a contribution to the conservation of our natural heritage. The land was used to ranch sheep and cattle up to the turn of the century. The challenge has been to re-establish the original flora and fauna species to the area and to return the land to nature.

Here you will also experience the warm hospitality of the settler family descendents who run The Heritage Collection of Game lodges, and you may discover some of our little "secrets"; like the prehistoric bushman burial ground, or the site of Africa's most ancient dinosaur fossil finds.

Become part of Africa as you experience our Big 5 Safari Adventure on Amakhala Game Reserve, where . Leeuwenbosch is located.

Included in your stay are morning and evening game drives leaving from your lodge. You will be guided by informative, professional rangers through Amakhala Game Reserve in open Land Rovers. Here you can return to nature and explore the abundant wildlife, the diverse vegetation and the dramatic landscape of the Eastern Cape.

The reserve hosts five of the worlds six vegetation biomes, bushveld to savannah. For a change of pace relax on board the boat cruise while meandering lazily along the Bushman's River.

Guided nature walks are also available from some lodges.

Extend your Amakhala visit to include one of these add-on excursions:

• Addo Elephant back Safaris
• Historical and battle field tours.
• Golf at Bushman Sands.

All Rates Include: Accommodation (per person per night sharing), all meals, house drinks and two reserve activities per day (e.g. Game Drives, River cruises, Guided Walk).

Rates are subject to change. Please enquire for the most recent rates and any special offers.