Amakhala Leeuwenbosch Country House

CEDARBERG RATING

Comfortable

PRICING FROM

₤ 140 (Pps)

Overview

The 7,500ha Amakhala Game Reserve, between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown offers malaria-free game viewing. 'Amakhala' is named after the Xhosa word meaning Aloes, the prolific indigenous plant found in this uniquely diverse province. Steeped in history and beauty, this game reserve creates an ideal environment for an unforgettable safari and an intimate experience of the varied landscape, including breathtaking views of the Bushman's River.

Amakhala Leeuwenbosch Country House is built around the original 1908 colonial homestead with beautiful indigenous gardens. It offers convivial country hospitality with spacious comfortable rooms and family suites to give you a family safari experience like no other. There are four en-suite bedrooms and a family suite. Spend cheerful evenings in the old 1832 cellar pub or enjoy a quiet game of billiards on the full size antique table.

Accommodation at Leeuwenbosch includes the historic Country House and the newer Shearers Lodge Suites. The Country House offers five spacious en-suite bedrooms and is furnished with a collection of historical photos, documents and antiques. Shearers Lodge offers four more contemporary double suites surrounded by a covered veranda which leads out to a tranquil swimming pool.

Savour a quiet moment in the 19th-century stone chapel. Enjoy high tea on the shady veranda or sit late into the night chatting in the convivial stone-walled cellar bar. This wonderful homestead has been in the Fowlds family for five generations, and they take great pleasure in sharing its remarkable Southern African heritage with you

Children at Amakhala Leeuwenbosch Country House

Amakhala Leeuwenbosch Country House is particularly known for its children's safari program aimed at younger children. Children under 12 may sleep on a sleeper couch in their parent’s room or take their own room. There's also a family suite which has a main bedroom, small lounge area and a children's bedroom with two beds all sharing one bathroom. Children over 6 years can join the adult game drive but they also offer a children's safari programme for children under 6. The children's programme includes activities such as baking, nature walks, a visit to a Xhosa Village and a child-orientated game drive. There's also an outdoor play area with a jungle gym, trampoline and swings.

Leeuwenbosch is now accredited with Fair Trade Tourism which promotes responsible tourism throughout Southern Africa.

At A Glance

  • Restaurants
  • Rural location
  • Wifi on premises

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Rooms

Double Room - Country House

Double room with en-suite bathroom. Tea & coffee making facilities available in the room. Your luxury suite is a short walk down the passage to the guest lounge, where gatherings for High Tea commence each afternoon before your game drive

Family Room - Country House

Twin room can convert to double room, lounge area leading into children's room with two single beds, en-suite bathroom. Tea and coffee making facilities available in the room. Your luxury suite is a short walk down the passage to the guest lounge, where gatherings for High Tea commence each afternoon before your game drive

Luxury Suite - Country House

Double room with en-suite bathroom. Sleeper couch/two single beds in lounge that can accommodate a child/children under 12 years. Tea and coffee making facilities available in the room. Your luxury suite is a short walk down the passage to the guest lounge, where gatherings for High Tea commence each afternoon before your game drive

Twin Room - Country House

Twin room with screened off bath, basin & toilet. Tea and coffee making facilities available in the room. Sleep 2 children but can only accommodate 1 adult. Your luxury suite is a short walk down the passage to the guest lounge, where gatherings for High Tea commence each afternoon before your game drive.