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  • 4 Comfortable Luxury Tents
  • Amakhala Game Reserve
  • Exceptional Big Five Viewing
  • Highly Popular & Excellently Rated

In the heart of South Africa’s untouched Eastern Cape, where the sun kisses golden plains and the air carries the call of the wild, lies Amakhala Private Game Reserve—a sanctuary of serenity and wonder.

Free from malaria and far from the rush of the world, this 18,000-acre wilderness stretches as far as the eye can see, with the gentle Bushman’s River weaving a ribbon of life through the landscape. Here, amidst Big Five encounters and sweeping vistas, nature whispers its ancient stories.

Cradled in a secluded corner of this reserve is HillsNek Safari Camp—an intimate hideaway where romance blooms under starlit skies. With only four elegant suites, this lovingly run, family-owned camp offers the kind of attentive service and heartfelt warmth that makes every moment feel like a love letter.

Whether you’re sharing a sunrise safari or sipping wine by a crackling fire, HillsNek invites you to slow down, reconnect, and fall in love—with nature, with stillness, and with each other.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Set in the scenic Amakhala Game Reserve
  • Private and secluded safari tent
  • Fantastic service from a friendly team
  • Beautiful views over a river and the reserve
  • Comfortable, spacious tents
  • Exclusively for group of friends or family

Facilities

General

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea and Coffee
  • BBQ Facilities
  • Pool
  • Internet
  • Lounge
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gift Shop
  • Babysitting / Child Services
  • Malaria Free
  • Shuttle Service
  • Secure Parking

Activities

The Amakhala Game Reserve is known for its incredible beauty and the incredible amount of wildlife that call the malaria-free Eastern Cape bush home.

Amakhala houses the renowned Big Five, which is made up of an elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, and buffalo. As well as the Big Five, Amakhala is also home to zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, antelope, cheetah, warthogs and a stunning array of colourful birds, that can be heard chirping and fluttering overhead, providing a soundtrack to your safari.

Each accommodation in Amakhala provides guests with personalized activities that can be enjoyed with the accommodation serving as a base. Safari Lodge offers each of their guests’ two stunning safaris a day. Guests will embark on two jam-packed safari adventures with trained guides who know just where to find some of the best wildlife South Africa has to offer. Guests will have the best chances to encounter these amazing animals!

  • Game Drives
  • Swimming
  • Bird Watching
  • Game Walks
  • Game Viewing
  • Safaris
  • Walks
  • Boating

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Rooms

Room type Features Rates
Safari Tent
Safari Tent
Safari Tent

Available: 3 Tents

Unit Sleeps: 2 adults

Check-in: From 1:00 PM

Check-out: To 10:30 AM

Show Room Info
  • Fan
  • King Size Bed
  • Mini Bar
  • Tea / Coffee
  • En-Suite
  • Shower
  • Dressing Gowns
  • Pure Cotton Linen
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Lounge
  • Fridge
  • Heater
  • Desk
  • More

    FROM $436

    TO $717

    Per person per night sharing

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    Rate Conditions
    • Valid only for children sharing with adults.
    • Children under 12 stay free when sharing with adults in family suite (maximum of 2 children)
    • Valid for specific room types per Lodge: Contact reservations for details.
    • This special may not be used in conjunction with any other special offers.
    • Standard policies apply, for cancellation and payment terms view our policies
    • Subject to availability
    What's Included
    • Accommodation
    • All Meals
    • Selected House Beverages
    • 2 Game Drives daily
    Dates Rate
    01 May 2026 - 31 July 2026 From R 7990 per person per night
    01 May 2027 - 31 July 2027 From R 8390 per person per night

    Low Season

    Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
    1 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 Safari Tent Per person per night sharing From $436
    1 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 Safari Tent Per person per night sharing From $477
    01 May 2027 - 31 July 2027 Safari Tent Per person per night sharing From $501

    High Season

    Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
    11 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 Safari Tent Per person per night sharing From $545
    01 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 Safari Tent Per person per night sharing From $597
    11 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 Safari Tent Per person per night sharing From $597
    01 Aug 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 Safari Tent Per person per night sharing From $627
    11 Jan 2027 - 30 Apr 2027 Safari Tent Per person per night sharing From $627
    01 Aug 2027 - 19 Dec 2027 Safari Tent Per person per night sharing From $689

    Peak Season

    Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
    20 Dec 2025 - 10 Jan 2026 Safari Tent Per person per night sharing From $683
    20 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 Safari Tent Per person per night sharing From $717

    INCLUDED IN THE RATES

    The all­-inclusive rate per person per night includes:

    • Accommodation
    • Game drives
    • All Meals
    • Teas and coffees
    • Transfers to and from Arathusa airstrip
    • Select beverages
    • VAT at 15%
    • Return transfers from the Conservation Centre to the lodge
    From $436 per person sharing
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