Reviews of Leeuwenbosch Country House - Amakhala Game Reserve 3 stars
Amakhala Game Reserve, N2 between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, 6187 Amakhala Game Reserve, South Africa
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Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful period house in a lovely location
No air-conditioning
Thank You for your feedback Robert - really appreciate it!
Reviewed: 29 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewHad a beautiful 1 night stay here . The food and service was excellent
Thank You so much Carol - we really appreciate your feedback!
Reviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewExcellent
Game drive very bumpy and game seen pretty ordinary
Thank You for your feedback Dave & Pam - glad you enjoyed your stay at Shearers.
Reviewed: 10 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat drives with exceptionally knowledgeable ranger & very friendly & helpful staff
It’s a bit tired but that’s part of its charm
Thank You for your feeback Graham - we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us!
Reviewed: 6 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe heritage ambience was perfect for us. The service throughout was excellent, the food was delicious and the game viewing was stunning !
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Thank You for your awesome feed back David! So glad you enjoyed your stay with us!!!
Reviewed: 3 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe old fashioned charm of it all…….
The swimming pool water could have been cleaner and clearer……..
Thank You for your feedback Neville! We really appreciate it. Hope to see you both back soon!!
Reviewed: 16 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful property and amazing staff - such a lovely experience showing off our country that made me very proud as a South African
Thank You Loucas - what an awesome comment!!!! Glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
Reviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewWe stayed three nights at the country house and loved every minute of it. The house itself with its friendly staff, cozy rooms and 3-course-dinner was already unique. The stay included two Game drives per day and each was an adventure of its own! Thanks to our rangers Marlie and Hain we not only got to see many animals - we learned about their behavior such as the plants, history and culture of Amakhla. Huge recommendation!
Thank You Anne for your awesome feedback - it was such a pleasure hosting You, and we hope to welcome You back in 2025!!!
Reviewed: 14 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The food was very tasty and well presented. The game drives informative and varied. The ranger Ouboet was very knowledgable.
Little to fault at this lodge. Possibly need to keep up the maintenance.
Thank You for great feedback! Hope to welcome You back soon!!
Reviewed: 26 July 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewThe food and the service was incredible
Thank You so much for your awesome comment! So appreciate it!
Reviewed: 3 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 April 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewOld world quirky property . Staff are lovely helpful, friendly and efficient.
It’s a tad tired but we were there to game watch so it fitted the bill perfectly
Thank You for your feedback - glad you enjoyed your stay with us!
Reviewed: 1 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewFood was amazing, staff were wonderful - they couldn't have done enough for us. Location was perfect as just off the N2 and not far from Port Elizabeth to catch our flight. Our safari guide Mel was outstanding - very passionate about the animals and their habitat and extremely knowledgeable.
The weather!
Thank You Monica for your awesome feedback!!!
Reviewed: 22 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewEverything was perfect
Slightly more expensive than we ideally wanted to spend
Thank You for your feedback Stephen - we are super pleased you enjoyed your stay with us :)
Reviewed: 6 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewEverything
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Thank You Helen!!
Reviewed: 29 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewThe lodge was beautiful and old world. The staff were great, particularly Mel the ranger on the game drives. Animals were amazing.
'Thank You for your feedback Lindy! Glad you enjoyed your stay and I'll be certain to let Mel know too :)
Reviewed: 14 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewAs always it was an absolute treat to stay here. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great food, fabulous setting. Game drives always such fun. That's why we keep on coming back!
Having to leave
Thank You so much Mary! It was such a pleasure to have you visit us again !! Hope to see You soon!
Reviewed: 1 February 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewThe staff was exceptional, the game drives were awesome and the food was beyond all expectations.
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Thank You for your awesome feedback Lina! So glad You enjoyed your time with us :)
Reviewed: 19 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewThe game drives were EXCELLENT! Our guide Mali was superb. We saw Lions, Rhinos, Hippos, Giraffes, and Elephants. Not to mention a few other denizens of the African plains. Food was great. Staff super friendly.
Some minor maintenance issues but given the VERY reasonable cost and the other excellence of everything else, not a big deal.
Thank You for your feedback Christopher! So pleased You enjoyed your stay with us!!!
Reviewed: 12 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewSuper friendly staff! Room got tidied up multiple times a day. Safari was amazing and so was our guide Mali.
always the same playlist at dining room Suite was directly next to the coffee station - very loud! Facility needs a bit of a renovation/update
Thank You for your feedback Tatjana! Apologies for the music being too loud for you - I will certainly make sure our Front of house are aware of your feedback. Wishing all the best for the year ahead!