Amakhala Game Reserve – Reed Valley Inn, South Africa

Sarah Fox

Reed Valley Inn is a beautiful historic homestead. It really evokes a feeling a colonial home in the 1800’s. The owners Rod and Tracey are simply delightful. I particularly enjoyed having a drink with them in their beautiful pub. Reed Valley Inn is excellent value for money providing exactly the same game experience as the other lodges at a cheaper rate.

  • Sarah Fox

The Amakhala Game Reserve began in 1999 as a joint conservation venture. Today, six independently owned lodges of The Heritage Collection, are all TGCSA Star Lodge accredited. The lodges are owner managed by the descendants of the original families who arrived here with the British settlers of 1820. The lodges offer various styles of accommodation, which include two gracious colonial homesteads, two classic bush lodges, an historic inn and a Settler farmhouse.

Reed Valley has been in the Weeks family for over one hundred years. Rod and Tracey Weeks are now the fifth generation on Reed Valley which is part of the Amakhala Game Reserve. Reed Valley Inn is nestled in a farmyard and is comprised of four historic en-suite country rooms, which once provided rest and safety for the travellers on the mail wagon. Each room has a separate entrance on to a private patio. Children of all ages are welcome.

Location

Amakhala Game Reserve is approximately 1 hour drive from Port Elizabeth and approximately a 3.5 hour drive from the Garden Route.

Highlights

  • Amakhala Game Reserve is a Big 5 reserve in a malaria free area. It is the perfect start or end to a Cape Town and Garden Route self drive holiday.

Facilities

  • Dining area
  • Classic pub
  • Swimming pool and lounge

Activities

Morning and afternoon game drives, bird watching, game spotting walks along the Bushman’s river, a cheese and wine boat cruise or a sundowners canoe safari.

Meal Basis

Fully inclusive accommodation including meals, selected beverages and game viewing activities

Child Policy

Children under six years are not allowed on game drives. Some lodges may make special arrangements for children under six but this should be confirmed with the lodge in which you are staying prior to arrival.

Accommodation

Amakhala Game Reserve offers 4 historic en-suite country rooms.

Star Rating 2 reviews

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Family Holiday to South Africa during February 2012

This was without doubt the highlight of the trip. I would strongly recommend this to any travellers you have who are interested in a Safari. Service, food, guiding etc were absoulutely brilliant.

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Honeymoon to South Africa and Mauritius during September 2010

We were both in tears when we left as we didn't want to leave! It was the most amazing place - in fact, we want to go back asap!

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Holiday to Zambia, Botswana and South Africa during April 2012

South Africa Review

Enjoyed it very much. Beautiful country and one we want to visit again.

Rated... 5stars

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Vivien and Andrew Kelly

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