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A luxurious resort with a pool, wooden deck, and thatched-roof structures.

1. Pumba Private Game Reserve

Makhanda

Manuel

￥147,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including chairs and a table, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

2. Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve

Paterson

"Bukela is a beautiful stay, facilities are great, friendly staff and our ranger (Sim) was very knowledgeable. Foodwise is really below average, just not good especially for a 5* resort. It felt like diner was prepared during the day and heated up in the evening, just not fresh. Breakfast was really poor. Only meal that was good was the lunch. No snacks during the day. Due to this matter i will not likely to visit Bukela again nor reconmend to anyone which is regretful as the staff and facilities...

Mingyuet

￥180,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A wooden deck with a glass enclosure overlooking a forested area.

3. Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge

Kenton on Sea

John

￥165,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A balcony with wicker chairs, a small table, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

4. Ikwanitsha Lodge

Paterson

A hot tub with a stone surround, a wooden bench with cushions, and a view of a lush landscape.

5. Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Paterson

John

￥181,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

6. Shamwari Eagles Crag

Paterson

"Eagles Crag can only be described as pure luxury with faultless service and attention to detail....Your every need is catered for with delicious food to an excellent spa....The lodges are in fact individual private cottages which cater for your every need with eco friendly products, they are interior designed to a very high standard with a private plunge pool...Shamwari Reserve is breath taking and our Ranger David was so knowledgable and enthusiastic he insured that we got to see the Big 5 the...

Anonymous traveler

￥434,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view of the landscape.

7. Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Paterson

Divyash

￥112,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by green metal chairs, under beige umbrellas, with a view of a hilly landscape.

8. RiverBend Lodge

Addo

Lesley

￥128,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living area with a thatched roof, large windows, and comfortable seating.

9. Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge

Addo

Dolores

A wooden deck with a large bathtub and several lanterns.

10. Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve

Paterson

"Was left stranded outside the gate with no access no instructions. Gate would not open even though wr drove up to it. Phone lines dead. Had no option but to drive away feeling very sad and extremely dissapointed. Drove off into the dark desert looking for a last minute booking which ended up being 1.5 hours drive away. Management said no refund once they finally contacted us in a new telephone number that neither us or hotels.com had been provided with. Still waiting for some sort of apology...

Yuliya

￥54,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A dining area with a thatched-roof structure, outdoor seating, a fire pit, and ambient lighting.

11. Shamwari Long Lee Manor

Paterson

Joy

￥383,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Two thatched-roof buildings with outdoor seating areas, surrounded by dense vegetation and a calm body of water.

12. Shamwari Bayethe

Paterson

Darlene

￥402,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a glass table, overlooking a lush landscape with a sunset.

13. Woodbury Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

Sidbury

"Staff and guides were all excellent and thoroughly enjoyed the drives. Lodge and food also excellent and we met some fantastic people, however we very very disappointed with our accommodation. We had expected an individual lodge in a private and peaceful setting however we were situated in a lodge attached to another lodge just above the main lodge and kitchen block. So we could constantly hear noise of the kitchen preparations,plates and bins being emptied and staff singing and talking rather...

Rachel

￥148,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large, circular building with a wooden exterior and multiple chimneys, surrounded by smaller houses with similar architecture.

14. Kwantu Private Game Reserve

Sidbury

Tatianna

￥89,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

15. Kariega Game Reserve Settlers Drift

Kenton on Sea

Ole

￥323,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bedroom with a stone fireplace, a large bed, and a view of a pool and greenery outside.

16. Hopewell Private Game Reserve

Colchester

Tony

￥324,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A dining table set for a meal with a scenic lake view, wooden beams, and a fireplace.

17. African Safari Lodge

Makhanda

Izak

￥20,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A dining area with a wooden table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs, with a view of trees through large windows.

18. Sibuya Game Reserve

Kenton on Sea

Fiona

￥149,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A cozy tented area with a table set for dining, surrounded by chairs and a fire pit, under a thatched roof.

19. Gorah Elephant Camp

Addo

Daniel

￥312,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a stone building with a wooden roof.

20. Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge

Kenton on Sea

Elaine

￥216,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Top Makana Hotel Reviews

The Milner

10/10 Excellent

"Clean place, perfect for work/ business trip"

Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

10/10 Excellent

"We had the most incredible stay at Woodbury Tented Camp in the AmaKhala Game Reserve. From the moment we arrived, Frankie made us feel so welcome, setting the tone for what turned out to be a truly memorable experience. The level of service was outstanding throughout. Athenkosi and Lizole looked after us beautifully during meals, always attentive, friendly, and ensuring every detail was just right. The game drives were a real highlight. Greg, our ranger, was fantastic—knowledgeable, passionate, and determined to give us the best possible sightings. We were lucky enough to see most of the Big 5 as well as giraffe and zebra, along with some unexpected treats like a black-backed jackal, a mongoose, and even a troop of baboons making an escape on our way out of the reserve. The tents were extremely comfortable, with everything we needed including air conditioning and heating, and the views over the reserve were simply stunning. Even the main pool overlooks the landscape, making it a perfect place to relax between drives. Meeting the owners, Gile and Jennifer, was another highlight. Their personal involvement and genuine care for guests really set this camp apart. This was a truly special experience, and we would absolutely love to return."

Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay in Safari Lodge. Staff were super helpful and friendly. The game drives with Bon Bon were incredible as we saw so many animals and learnt about their behaviours. Each lodge was individually located so you had a strong sense of privacy. We even watched warthogs coming to drink at the water hole from our lodge. The food was very good. My one suggestion for improvement is either to have an indoor toilet near the dining areas or to spray the outdoor toilet with mosquito repellent each morning as the standing water meant it was full of mosquitos in the morning."

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Number of reviews	237
Accommodation	42 Lodges
Lowest Price	￥20,444
Highest Price	￥434,244

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Our top choices for Makana lodges

1. Pumba Private Game Reserve

2. Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve

3. Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge

4. Ikwanitsha Lodge

5. Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

6. Shamwari Eagles Crag

7. Hlosi Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

8. RiverBend Lodge

9. Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge

10. Elephants Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve

11. Shamwari Long Lee Manor

12. Shamwari Bayethe

13. Woodbury Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

14. Kwantu Private Game Reserve

15. Kariega Game Reserve Settlers Drift

16. Hopewell Private Game Reserve

17. African Safari Lodge

18. Sibuya Game Reserve

19. Gorah Elephant Camp

20. Kariega Game Reserve - River Lodge

Top Makana Hotel Reviews

The Milner

Camp Figtree

Founders Lodge by Mantis

My Pond Hotel

Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

African Safari Lodge

Kwantu Private Game Reserve

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