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Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star guest house with free breakfast

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Amakhala Game Reserve, Grahamstown, Paterson, Eastern Cape, 6140
  • Place, Sundays River Dunes
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Settlers Garden 1820
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Place, African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk. There are windows and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury King Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Valley view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Luxury King / Twin Suite

  • Valley view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Valley view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Tent (Safari)

  • Valley view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a canopy, two bedside lamps, and a wooden chest in a room with a thatched ceiling.

Luxury King / Twin Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Paterson

In regional park.At this Paterson guesthouse, you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Lalibela Game Reserve and 25 miles (40 km) of Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari. Quin Sculpture Garden and Sundays River Dunes are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sundays River Dunes - 45 min drive - 29.4 miles
  • Matyholweni Gate - 50 min drive - 33.3 miles
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 59 min drive - 44.9 miles
  • 1820 Settlers National Monument - 59 min drive - 44.9 miles
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 60 min drive - 34.8 miles

About this property

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Family-friendly 4-star guest house with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Paterson guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Free children's club
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 30 2026 to July 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 425 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3000 per vehicle (roundtrip)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2004/024354/07

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Hlosi Game Lodge Paterson
Hlosi Game Paterson
Hlosi Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve
Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Paterson
Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Guesthouse
Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Guesthouse Paterson

Frequently asked questions

Does Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve have an airport shuttle?

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve offers an airport shuttle from 8 AM to 4 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 3000. per vehicle, roundtrip.

How much does it cost to stay at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

As of Jul 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve on Aug 13, 2026 start from $591, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve offer free breakfast?

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve have a pool?

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve features an outdoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from May 30 2026 to July 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Swedish massages.

How close is Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve to downtown Paterson?

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve is 11.7 mi away from Paterson.

Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Divyash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great game drives
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend

Amazing lodge with amazing staff. Our two night stay with 4 safari drives was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hlosi on the Amakhala game reserve was fabulous from start to finish , all the staff were really friendly and helpful, the food was delicious with several options per course, we enjoyed every meal . The game drives were amazing , our guide Ambe was informative and knowledgeable, took the time to answer all our questions also great fun. The animals and birds we saw here were spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Well managed. Rooms clean, but not perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent game reserve lodge and great game drives

Great stay. The manager was extremely attentive and explained everything, the staff were very attentive. Game drives were great, up rough roads, and we saw cheetahs and rhinos. Lovely views of animals grazing from our tent balcony. The food menus were a little tatty
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A superb safari game lodge in the Eastern Cape South Africa. Excellent in every way with very knowledgeable rangers who offer 2 x 3 hour game drives per day. Wonderful variety of animals to see :- lions, cheetah, elephant, giraffe white rhino, hippos, eland, kudu, vervet monkeys, black wildebeest, ostrich and warthogs. Utterly fabulous and our 4th visit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smallish lodge with informative game drives. Staff really nice a friendly. Accomodation was clean and comfortable. Nice to have a couple of Hippo's hanging out the front. Food good without being over the top. Given the weather, didnt get to make much use of the outdoor area, but would be nice in summer. My only gripe is when I neede to cancel and rebook, it took almost 2 months and the commencement of credit card chargeback to get my refund (which was not disputed).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Os funcionários em especial nosso ranger Sony, muito prestativo , divertido e educado!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Olivia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Game Drives!!! Frühstück unterdurchschnittlich, keine kindergerechte Ausstattung im Restaurant (kein Hochstuhl), ungeschultes Personal, kein warmes Wasser, Gas-Kamin hat nicht funktioniert, Teile unserer Kleidung sind verschwunden …
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nettes und freundliches Personal. Großes Gebiet für Safari, leider haben wir nicht viele Tiere gesehen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jasmin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Die angebotenen Game-Drives haben sehr viel Spaß gemacht und waren dank des engagierten Rangers informativ. Die Lodge ist stilvoll eingerichtet und toll gelegen, v.a. mit dem Wasserloch, in dem sich Flusspferde und andere Tiere gerne aufhalten. Allerdings stimmte für uns das Preis- Leistungsverhältnis nicht. Das Abendessen und die Weine war aus unserer Sicht nicht 4-Sterne-würdig (schräg gedruckter Zettel zum ankreuzen der Auswahl - die dritte mögliche Nachspeise war schon nicht mehr zu sehen - die Vorspeise war ein liebloser Salat, Platzsets und Tischdecke fleckig). Unser Zimmer hatte kein Warmwasser, bis der Reparaturservice sich dankenswerterweise mühsam darum gekümmert hat. W-LAN hatten wir in unserem Zimmer während des gesamten Aufenthaltes nicht.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and service was great. The game was amazing! Highly recommend that lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

one night was enough

not a four star operation. asked for wake-up call. did not get one. Asked for ice. zero. The waitresses were excellent. the ranger was top. but the welcome person not. and some staff not. the cooking was mediocre. the hut spacious, but unspectacular.
approaching resort
back side hut
hut
dining hall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service
Die Unterkunft entspricht in keiner Weise dem absolut und massiv überhöhten Preis!!! Für diesen Preis erwarten wir andere Dienstleistung und Qualität!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I visited South Africa for our honeymoon. We drove along the Garden Route before arriving at Hlosi. W O W. Where do I begin? On the day we checked in, we arrived about 45 minutes late for the evening game drive. Luckily, our driver, Jean Luke, waited for us! The staff at Hlosi is on another level. The second we arrived, they took our car and our luggage and told us to go to our game drive and enjoy! We returned to our delicious dinner waiting for us. Each day, we were spoiled with excellent service and food. Our room was beautiful and in between drives we enjoyed wine and watched animals from our deck. At dinner, the staff graced us with song and dance! The entire stay was an absolute dream. Our drives were amazing. We had Jean Luke as our driver for our entire stay. He is so knowledgeable and truly enjoys his job. He makes sure the guests see each animal at least once during their stay. The sunrises and sunsets were magical and we saw them each day out on the reserve. Our stay at Hlosi was the highlight of our honeymoon in South Africa. The food was excellent, the staff was spectacular and the actual hotel was a dream! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAULO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uma experiência maravilhosa em família, toda a equipe muito atenciosa, quartos limpos e a agradável surpresa de ver o elefante beber a água da piscina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing safari experience. fantastic guide, Ty, was so friendly, funny and informative. i learnt support much and saw some beautiful animals as well. really relaxing and much better than i was expecting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schöne Lodge und viele Tiere!

Afrika wie man es sich vorstellt: Große Weite und viele Wildtiere!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing, amazing, amazing!!!!

Truly magical experience, book here and you will not be disappointed it will be everything you hope for and a lot lot more!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent getaway- super spoiled! Five star!

It was amazing! Excellent service, friendly staff, great ranger, food was outstanding...we will definitely be back and encouraging friends to book- especially through booking.com!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We booked for one night and stayed for two!

Great service, good food and fabulous game drives!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great safari experience!

It was an amazing place. The staff was very attentive and friendly. The game drives were very informative and our Ranger, Nathan, was both knowledgeable and funny. We got to see all the animals except for the elusive Leopard. Although it seemed expensive at first, when you figure out what you get, it was a good value. It was all inclusive, which meant an early morning tea before the drive, hot breakfast after, lunch, high tea, afternoon drive snack, dinner. There was no lack of food or drink... it was fabulous!! I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hlosi Amakhala -immer wieder gerne da

Hlosi ist eine Lodge im Amakhala Game Reserve und liegt optimal für eine weite Aussicht. Die Unterkünfte sind sehr schön und es gibt sogar einen kleinen pool nahe bei der Bar. Das Restaurant bekocht die Gäste super und der ganze Staff ist freundlich. Schade nur, dass es zu viel Rauch vom Kaminfeuer in den Räumen hat, das Problem kennen wir schon vom letzten Besuch. Da man aber auf der tollen Safari ja im Jeep sitzt verluftet man ja wieder gut. ;) Die Ranger sind super ausgebildet und können viel über die tolle Tierweld erzählen. Amakahla bleibt eindeutig einer unserer Lieblingspärke und wir werden wieder kommen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolle Safari Lodge

Die Lodge ist gepflegt und das Essen landestypisch gut zubereitet. Könnte etwas mehr Auswahl geben, aber man befindet sich ja Mitten im Busch. Getränke sind fast alle inklusive, was uns sehr gefreut hat. Die Safari und unser Ranger war einfach nur PERFEKT!! Super freundlich, sehr viel Wissen und unglaubliche viele Tiere! Wir haben sie alle gesehen und vor allem mehrfach!!! Die Zimmer, wir hatten die Zelte, sind sehr schön mit Badewanne ausgestattet, die man dankend nach einer Safari im Frühling, annimmt. Was man bei den Zelten beachten sollte, das sie, dank ständigem Wind, laut sind. Also die "Wände" sind in ständiger Bewegung, wem das zu rustikal ist, sollte lieber ein "richtiges Zimmer" wählen. Bitte auch beachten, das Sie niemals zu warm angezogen sein können. Der Ranger sagte uns das dort nahezu immer Wind weht. Im Frühling kann das wirklich frisch sein, im Sommer vermutlich angenehm. Alles in Allem waren wir sehr zufrieden und begeistert von einer Wahnsinns Safari.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcio F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Maravilhosa experiencia no Safari Africano

Uma experiencia maravilhosa de safari num otimo Lodge
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017