The Amakhala Game Reserve is home to lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, abundant antelope and birdlife.
Game Viewing
Amakhala Game Reserve is said to have animal interest from A (aardvark) to Z (zebra) and all the species in-between, both big and small! From the small porcupine to the lofty Giraffe – all can be seen here with the patient guidance of well-trained game guides and rangers.
Wildlife safaris take place twice a day with viewing from adapted game vehicles. Early morning game drives catch the perfect light for photography. Watch as the nocturnal species settle down for a sleep and the night time survivors rejoice at another day. Game drives that end at dusk will show the nocturnal animals that come out once the sun has gone down, presenting a different view of this beautiful reserve.
Bush Dining
Begin your day with a game drive followed by a fresh breakfast buffet and a hot cooked breakfast, which changes daily. You will never go hungry here, as snacks and drinks are available on all game drives.
High tea is served mid afternoon to keep your tank full before setting out for an afternoon drive. Stop for sundowners with icy drinks and some South African nibbles before heading back to camp for dinner.
Delicious three-course meals are served in the main dining area in the evenings. This is bush dining with true African hospitality! One of the great South African experiences is socialising around the campfire with a few drinks before retiring for the night.
Specialised Activities
Horseback trails into the “non” big game part of the Amakhala Reserve enable guests to get close to animals like antelope and giraffe. Explore the surrounds in safety, getting close to the herds. As the horse camouflages your scent, you are more readily accepted by the wildlife. A truly unique way to go game viewing. Amakhala means Place of Aloes – be sure to admire the vegetation as well as the animals!
This part of the Cape Province has powerful historical and cultural beginnings. The reserve was developed by re-introducing game and indigenous vegetation on to what had become farmland during times of colonisation. Descendants of these original farming families formed the Amakhala Foundation (a South African Non-Profit Organisation) which cares for and protects the reserve. The Woodbury Camp owners, descendants from that bygone era will be able to suggest places of interest where visits can be arranged, where you can discover what led to the revival of this great nature reserve. A prehistoric Bushman burial ground and ancient dinosaur fossil site are but 2 of the fascinating “must see” examples.
The Amakhala Game Reserve places emphasis on providing a first-class safari experience as well as preserving the natural environment and sup...