Zululand Kwazulu-Natal

2 Umntwana luxury honeymoon suites, with high ceilings and indulgent bathroom, ideal for 2, along with spacious deck, private plunge pool and hammock overlooking the river.

Lodge Capacity
16 adults. Children, all ages welcome - babysitting facilities available upon request

Lodge Facilities
Swimming pool with poolside loungers - library - curio shop corner - dining room - bar - inside & outside lounge - satellite television - conference facilities for 16 delegates - central communication center (email, phone & fax) also available at additional cost

Activities
Game drives - bush walks - traditional Zulu kraal – seasonal frogging, in season walking safaris - massage therapy (at additional cost)

Game & Wildlife
A blend of savannah, wetlands and mountains, being home to ‘Big 5' game. Prolific cheetah as well as 15 species of antelope over 420 species of birds can been seen along with an interesting variety of frogs

Rates Include
Accommodation, brunch, high tea & dinner. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and house wines as well as 2 game drives per day, bush walks, frogging and transfers between the airstrip and lodge.

Payment
All major credit cards accepted. Regrettably no cheque payments

Season
Summer (October - April) - Winter (May - September)

What to Bring
We suggest a warm jersey or windbreaker for early morning game drives, suntan lotion, a cap or hat, binoculars and camera. Amakhosi is situated in a low risk Malaria area; however, please consult your doctor for advice. Basic first aid can be administered by a staff member at the lodge. Lodge voltage is 220V.

Health
Low risk malaria area
First aid available from trained staff members

Accessibility
By road, approx. 4 h from Durban and 5½ h from Johannesburg
By air, approx. 1 h from Durban or Johannesburg

GPS Co-ordinates
Airstrip. S 27 degrees 40.237' / E 31 degrees 40.377' 1190 ft above sea level
Lodge. S 27 degrees 39.239' / E 31 degrees 38.030' 1120 ft above sea level

Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further information or enquiries

From Durban (4½ hour)
Exit from Durban to Stanger on the N2 North
Staying on the N2 North, continue past Empangeni to Pongola

From Pongola (½ hour)
Turn down the R66 to Nongoma
Continue for ± 22 km
Turn right at the R69 towards Vryheid
Continue for 2 km & turn left down gravel road
Follow the AmaKhosi Lodge signs

Additional Suggestions if traveling from Johannesburg due to the roadwork's
Exit from Johannesburg on the Witbank N4
Take the Middelburg exit to Hendrina
Continue towards Ermelo on the N11, turn onto the R65 towards Amsterdam
Turn towards Piet Retief on the R33,continue toward Vryheid on the R33
From Vryheid turn onto the R69 towards Louwsburg / Pongola
Drive about 100km on the R69 and turn off onto the dirt road at the
Kwazulu Private Game Reserve, there is also a Amakhosi sign here
Follow the AmaKhosi Lodge signs

Reservations
All reservation requests, amendments and cancellations must be made in writing to Amakhosi Safari Lodge by e-mail (info@amakhosi.com) or fax (+27(0)34 414 1172)

Deposits
50% of the total Reservation amount is due within 14 days after booking confirmation

The balance is due 30 days before arrival at the Lodge

Payments can be made using any of the following methods:

DIRECT BANKING - NEDBANK
STELLENBOSCH BRANCH CODE 149 821
ACCOUNT NO. 1498070515
SWIFT CODE NED SZ AJJ

Please fax the deposit slip with the booking number as reference to: +27(0)34 414 1172

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT - We welcome Visa and Master cards, Reservations will send a credit card authorization form to be faxed back to the Lodge on fax no. +27(0)34 414 1172

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation 30-15 days before arrival, 50% cancellation fee will be charged Cancellation 14-4 days before arrival, 75% cancellation fee will be charged Cancellation 3-0 days before arrival, 100% cancellation fee will be charged

Child Policy
We welcome children of all ages, but it is not advisable for children under the age of eight years to join in scheduled gamedrive times, this decision will be at the discretion of your guide

Baby sitting facilities are available at a nominal fee

A Kiddies gamedrive can be conducted outside of normal gamedrive times with parents joining their children

Children 0-5 years are accommodated on a complimentary basis

Children 6-12 years of age sharing with two full paying adults, will be charged 50% of the adult sharing rate.

Tour Leaders or drivers
Tour guides or drivers accompanying their guests can be accommodated in our driver/guide accommodation facilities - please enquire at our reservations (email:info@amakhosi.com / tel. +27(0)34-414 1157) for a quote on this facility

Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further information or enquiries