The Amakhala Game Reserve is a 8,500 hectare malaria-free game reserve situated just an hour from Port Elizabeth. A safari experience here will include twice daily game drives in the company of a professional ranger in search of the Big 5 of the African bush - lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and the elusive leopard. Over 16 antelope species are also here, alongside giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and cheetah.
As part of one game drive during your stay you can also enjoy a relaxing river cruise down the Bushmans River (subject to river levels). Guided walks with one of the qualified rangers are also offered (additional cost and on request). Riders looking for an unforgettable riding experience can saddle up for a ride on the wild side with Amakhala Horse Trails.
Woodbury Tented Camp is set in the heart of the reserve and the tranquil surroundings of the open bushveld allow you to truly experience a quiet getaway. Camp life is centred around the thatch-and-canvas dining and lounge area with its expansive deck overlooking the Woodbury plains. A wide variety of game species such as zebra, giraffe, buffalo and elephant can often be seen from the deck, while the haunting cry of fish eagles echoes across the valley. There is a pool for relaxing by in between game drives.
Guests can also enjoy a range of relaxing treatments by qualified beauty therapists, trained to pamper and soothe their clients - on request, guests can be taken over to the nearby Bush Lodge to enjoy their treatment.
Ten tents are on raised bases with private decks, providing seclusion and intimacy with the bush. Each canvas safari tent has an en-suite basin, shower and a separate private toilet. Four of the tents have breathtaking views looking out onto the reserve and the other tents are nestled amongst the trees.
Families are also able to enjoy the African bush together as there are 2 family tents hidden amongst the trees. These units comprise of 2 adjoining tents linked by a private wooden deck, enabling parents to enjoy some privacy while knowing the children are not far away.
Special offers for longer stays or when booked as part of a longer itinerary may apply - details on request.
In addition to the room rate, guests will also be charged the Amakhala Conservation Levy (pppn)
Dates
Price
Basis
Type
Nights
1 March 2020 to 30 September 2023
GBP 6 USD 7 ZAR 140 EUR 7
per person per night
Standard
1+ nights
1 October 2023 to 31 August 2024
GBP 7 USD 9 ZAR 160 EUR 8
per person per night
Standard
1+ nights
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Rates Include
All meals; all local beverages (excluding premium drinks); the Amakhala Conservation/Community Levy; and 2 shared game drives per day are included.
Children Policy
Children aged 6 years and over are welcome. Rates available on request.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Guided bush walks are offered between breakfast and lunch time at an additional cost. Walks need to be requested in advance in order to have a ranger available. Children must be 6 years and older to join a bush walk. The final decision on whether a guest can join a guided bush walk remains with the guide and lodge manager.
Stay 3 nights for the price of 2 at Amakhala Woodbury Tented Camp in Amakhala Game Reserve. Fully Inclusive basis.
Valid: 8 July 2023 - 30 September 2023.
Book Before: 27 September 2023.
Example price for 2 people staying 3 nights from:
Example price based on staying in a Standard Tent between 8 July 2023 and 30 September 2023.
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All of the holidays we prepare are tailor-made, but this might give you an idea of how Woodbury Tented Camp can be included in you own dream holiday.
Classic Escape to the Cape
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Floreal House
Cape Town
La Fontaine
The Cape Winelands
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The Klein Karoo
Periwinkle Lodge
The Garden Route
Woodbury Tented Camp
Amakhala Game Reserve
Destination: South Africa.
This itinerary takes in many of our favourite properties. Staying at friendly guest houses along the way and ending with an authentic tented safari experience, this is a great holiday for visitors to South Africa who want to get the best out of their budget.
This is a 12 night itinerary including Cape Town, The Cape Winelands, The Klein Karoo, The Garden Route and Amakhala Game Reserve.
*Prices are per person and are based on today's exchange rates. Exchange rates are subject to change and are updated daily.
Prices exclude international flights - ask us if you would like to include these.
Guest Rating: 4.4 / 5.0 based on 27 ratings
Just a line to say thank you for your recent help to book Woodbury Tented Camp at Amakhala, everything was great, we loved it.
T OATES
Woodbury Tented Camp was incredible, all the staff were amazing and overall I had a fantastic stay there.
K ROTTENBURG
Please let Kyle and team at Woodbury know we are back safe in UK. We really enjoyed the Woodbury experience and special thanks to Kyle for a really informative game drives. Would thoroughly recommend for a good value game drive experience. Many thanks for all your help.
R DEBEGER
Woodbury Tented Camp was a fantastic experience - the rangers were knowledgable and enthusiastic - thought the drives might get a little boring for my 6 year old son but not at all - they were passionate about their jobs and their enthusiasm was infectious. We had four drives each lasting about three hours - the overall experience was memorable and the kids loved the rustic tents - would really recommend this. Thanks for organising the itinerary, we had a holiday of a lifetime!
N BARRINGTON
Sorry for the delay and wanted to thank you very much we had a great time, the team was brilliant, the accomodation [Woodbury Tented Camp] was great and location was fab, can highly recommend it.
S VAN ROON
We had a fabulous time - what a beautiful country and such friendly people!
As far as Amakhala is concerned, it surpassed our expectations. Our ranger was absolutely superb, a young fellow whose job was his vocation. In addition, the camp [Woodbury Tented Lodge] part of the reserve was not particularly busy, so out of our six game drives, my husband and I were the only guests on the land rover with Jaco! On the other two, there were three of us - a ratio almost unbeatable - personal service! And to crown the whole experience, we saw elephant every day - along with just about everything else! It was fantastic and we have hundreds of photos to enjoy.
I am so glad I found you and that you gave us such good advice. I shall now complete the survey attached to your e-mail.
Many thanks for everything and we will gladly recommend you and Amakhala to anyone.
J MACKENNA
Obviously not as luxurious as the more expensive lodge accommodation, but we thought it [Woodbury Tented Camp] was good value. It was too hot in the tents in the middle of the day (they had air coolers which helped, but not air-con). Otherwise, we thought our care was excellent, we had a very good, knowledgeable and committed ranger, and liked the whole ethos of the game park - very conservation-minded and caring of their animals. It was a fantastic experience and we saw a lot of wildlife.
A KIRKLEY
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Directions For Drivers
From Port Elizabeth/Knysna: Follow the N2 towards Port Elizabeth. About 75 km after Port Elizabeth on the N2 to Grahamstown you will cross the Bushman’s River. Just after the bridge you will see the road sign for Woodbury Lodge. On your right hand side is a terracotta coloured wall with a thatched roof.
Once you have entered the Reserve follow signs to Woodbury Tented Camp, keeping right when the road forks. Turn right at the entrance to the Conservation Centre and follow the tracks to the camp.
From Addo: Take the R342 towards Paterson. Just as you enter Paterson, turn right onto the N10 towards Nanaga. Continue until you reach the N2. Turn left onto the N2 towards Grahamstown. You will cross the Bushman’s River. Just after the bridge you will see the road sign for Woodbury Lodge. On your right hand side is a terracotta coloured wall with a thatched roof.
Once you have entered the Reserve follow the signs to Woodbury Tented Camp, keeping right when the road forks. Turn right at the entrance to the Conservation Centre and follow the tracks to the camp.
General Information For Guests
Accommodation consists of large comfortable en-suite tents all on raised bases, each with their own private patios. The tents also have electricity. Each tent has a fan, a safe, a hair dryer, and tea/coffee making facilities.
The main camp area has a communal swimming pool, a curio shop, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and a bar. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the lounge/bar area.
Tents are cleaned twice daily while guests are out on game drives, to avoid any disruption during your stay. The housekeeping staff are always available to assist guests wherever necessary.
Fresh bottled water is provided in the lounge area with water bottles on your bed upon arrival.
Game drives are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles on Amakhala Game Reserve by friendly and professional guides who are passionate about the African bush. Morning drives depart in time for the African sunrise and mid-way through the drive your guide will find a good spot for a break and you will be welcome to disembark the vehicle and enjoy home-made biscuits and tea or coffee. Afternoon drives depart mid-afternoon and go into the early evening, including a stop for sundowners to stretch your legs and sample South African snacks such as biltong, while sipping on a drink of your choice.
Other activities that you can enjoy during your stay at Woodbury Tented Camp include boat trips (subject to river levels), night drives, guided walks and horse trails on the non Big 5 areas of the reserve. All are available on request and are an additional cost.
A laundry service is available at an additional cost.
American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Diners credit cards are accepted.
Your rate includes a Conservation/Community Levy which will primarily fund the anti-poaching units and a dedicated rhino monitoring programme to preserve and protect the rhinos of Amakhala Game Reserve. In addition, a percentage of the Levy will also go to support their award-winning Conservation Education Programme, which enables local school children to visit the Amakhala Conservation Centre to learn about wildlife conservation and sustainability for future generations.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Guided bush walks are offered between breakfast and lunch time at an additional cost. Walks need to be requested in advance in order to have a ranger available. Children must be 6 years and older to join a bush walk. The final decision on whether a guest can join a guided bush walk remains with the guide and lodge manager.
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Just a line to say thank you for your recent help to book Woodbury Tented Camp at Amakhala, everything was great, we loved it.
