Reviews of Leeuwenbosch Shearers Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve
Amakhala Game Reserve, 6187 Buyskloof, South Africa
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Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything
Thank You so much for your great feedback Genevieve :)
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStunning old farmhouse. Homely and beautiful.
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Thank You so much Lolita - we hope to welcome You both back one day soon!!!
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSitting on a real old fashion stoep with a warthogfamily playing on the grass , yet watchful of our every move. Comfy bed, clean linen to wake up to a majestic sunrise ( hmm watching from the stoep!) And yes sunset breathtaking -again from the stoep . We earn the badge stoepsitters!!! The staff is super friendly and our cleaning lady was the best , she was ever ready ,every where without we seeing her.Food- simply delicious . The game drive with Liam was chilling exciting with 2 lions an 3 cheetahs-woh!
The highway that break into the orchestra of nature.
Dear Anja, Thank You for your awesome feedback! So glad You enjoyed your stay with us!!
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewExcellent staff, from the reception, cleaning, restaurant and game ranger. The game drives were the best we have ever done. Knowledgeable game ranger and never saw animals so close in their natural environment.
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Thank You for the awesome feed back Jaco - much appreciated!
Reviewed: 15 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe loved everything …faultless !
Thank You for your lovely feedback Fiona - means alot to us!!!! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Reviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLovely room with nice outside space with excellent views. Beds were comfortable. Good bathroom with excellent shower and bath. Nice pool area. Quaint bar for pre-dinner drinks and excellent meals with friendly staff in a traditional setting. Good breakfast options. We booked our game drives separately and these were very enjoyable and included a good lunch. Interesting to meet other guests at breakfast and dinner to learn from their experiences and knowledge of the area.
Handover from initial check in to room allocation seemed a little unstructured. Lodges are very close to each other so not particularly private. Rooms were very dark.
Thank You for your feedback - really appreciate it!
Reviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
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Verified reviewWell looked after
Noise of the Street
Thank You for your feedback Brigitte
Reviewed: 21 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWonderful staff, amazing location, excellent food and great game drives.
Beds creaking quite a bit, pool could've been a bit cleaner but overall only small things.
Thank You for your feedback Alexander - we will certainly check that bed out! Glad You enjoyed your stay with us!
Reviewed: 21 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewEverything
The noise from road
Glad you enjoyed your stay with us :)
Reviewed: 8 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewvirtually everything!
The pool was a bit green (disappointing) but swimmable
Thank You for your feedback Ralph - we have sorted out our pool after the rainy weather encouraging it to turn green on us. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us!
Reviewed: 30 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThis is a beautiful place, a historic old farmhouse in a lovely garden with warthogs, zebra, birds and even a little chapel. It feels like going back in time! The staff are lovely, the food is excellent and the game drives superb!
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Thank You Carolyn for your feedback - so glad you enjoyed your stay with us :)
Reviewed: 21 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewEverything about the farm was amazing, food, service the room e erything.
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Thank You for your awesome feed back Frank! Hope to see You both again soon!!!
Reviewed: 19 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe staff was very kind. They pampered us with welcome drinks, flowers in the room, and delicious dishes. The game drive was perfect—we managed to see the Big Five and much more, with lots of interesting explanations and stories. The colonial-style rooms made it feel like stepping into another era. Everything was perfect. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Thank you Francesca for your beautiful feedback! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us!!!!
Reviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe whole team were amazing and it felt like one big family- nothing was too much!! The rangers were very knowledgeable, and communicated expertly with one another to ensure you had the best chance of sightings. The reserve has grown significantly since my last visit 14years ago and remains as beautiful as I remembered. The rooms were super comfy, with huge beds and modernised bathrooms. The pool area was lovely, overlooking the reserve with frequent wildlife visitors, making for a great refreshing dip between game drives. The food was delicious! We couldn’t fault it and can’t wait to come back.
How short our stay was!!!!
Thank You Katy for your awesome feedback!! So glad you enjoyed your stay - it was so lovely to meet you!
Reviewed: 27 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReally nicley appointed very friendly
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Awesome news - thank You Aimee!!
Reviewed: 26 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewStunning old style accommodation.
Reviewed: 20 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewNice staff! Room was beautiful but could use an AC. Food was exceptional and the whole property was well taken care of. Game Drives (additional cost) were also great. Molly our Ranger was very welcoming and we had a great time.
Thank You Julien for your awesome feedback! Glad you enjoyed your stay with us :)