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Below is a list of our news and happenings at Amakhosi Safari Lodge. This section is continually updated keeping you informed at all times.
New "boys" on the block!! Lions darted and vet prepping for transport Guests that have stayed at Amakhosi over the last month might have seen these two beautiful animals. However, not many of you will know that we Read More
Guess Who is Back? March 2021 Phillip Khumalo We at Amakhosi are very happy to have Phillip Khumalo back on the team, Phillip has a passion for wildlife and a special talent in sharing his knowledge and teaching people how Read More
New Arrivals: Cheetah Cubs! February 2021 Cheetah cubs approx 2 months old There has been much excitement at the lodge as your beautiful young female gave birth to 4 cheetah cubs and Ranger Jacques managed to see them Read More
Elephant Bulls Translocation to Amakhosi November 2020 Welcome to your new home! 2020 and Covid 19 has been a disaster for tourism and the effects of it will be felt for a long time to come but the Read More
Rescue of a Crowned Eagle June 2020 Rescued Crowned Eagle Crowned eagles are some of the most majestic eagles found in Africa, they occur commonly in thickly wooded and forested areas where they hunt mainly monkeys and Read More
World Bunny Chow Day - 26 June June 2020 Amakhosi Style Venison Bunny Chow If you have visited Kwa Zulu Natal I am sure you have indulged in our famous Bunny Chow - there are many versions Read More
Cheetah Darting and Relocation May 2020 Cheetah Mum and cubs - image by Esther Currie Even though we are in lockdown conservation does not stop. This week the Amakhosi Team headed by Alwyn Wentzel reserve general manager along with Read More
The Bushveld Choir April 2020 In the bushveld, there is a choir made up of sopranos, altos, tenors and basses. This choir only plays on special occasions when everything is just right when good rains have fallen in the Read More
Hamerkop - by Ranger Jac April 2020 Hamerkop Bird by Ranger Jac Good morning to the rest of the world from Amakhosi Safari Lodge! Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe! It is Ranger Jacques here trying to Read More
Humorous Look at the Chameleon April 2020 The Way of the Very Odd And Confused Chameleon. The incredible Camouflage of a Chameleon As we all know it the life of a chameleon seems very of odd and also Read More
Bier Brood Bush Style April 2020 Bier brood (Beer bread) in the Bush The Wentzel family took their daughter Ine fishing in the reserve for her 14th birthday and they spent the day feasting bush style. Mom Read More
Five Reasons to go on Safari in South Africa September 2019 Written by Harriet Nimmo. South Africa is a brilliant, easy introduction to Africa. It is a fantastic destination for your first-ever safari …or your fiftieth. It is an efficient, well-developed Read More
Amakhosi Guiding Team in Kruger National Park June 2019 Guiding Team Enjoying the Kruger National Park Often our guests at the lodge would mention that they have either been to the Kruger Park area or are going there after Amakhosi Read More
Easter Treats by Chef Lauren April 2019 Easter Cake - by Chef Lauren Orange and Thyme Cake topped Marshmallow Icing and Easter Eggs 4 eggs 6TBL oil 1 c water 2 c flour 1 ¾ c sugar Pinch of Read More
Chama Chama Chama Chama Chama Chameleon! April 2019 Image by Mike Currie More often than not it is the bigger animals that draw all the attention in the bush. One will never get tired of listening to the powerful Read More
The Elusive Cat March 2019 Leopard - Amakhosi Incredibly stealthy, powerful and amazingly beautiful, the leopard seems to have no flaws. They can however be difficult to spot on safari. None the less we have had some incredible Read More
Cheetah Fever by Ranger Jacques March 2019 Cheetah Fever- Image Ranger Rowan Poortier Not too long ago lion fever took over Amakhosi with the arrival of our five beautiful lion cubs. I am delighted to announce their mother Read More
The Mystical Waterbuck by Ranger Jacques December 2018 Waterbuck According to bush fundi’s the trademark white ring around the rump of a waterbuck acts as a “follow me” sign. Females and their young live in herds, when they flee Read More
Chef Rejoice November 2018 Working with passion is more encouraging than depending on experience! My name is Rejoice from Magudu area near to Pongola town, started working at Amakhosi Safari Lodge in 2000 when it was a camp. There’s actually a Read More
Chef Laurens Bobotie November 2018 Bobotie is a tradtional South African dish, it first appeared in a dutch cookbook in 1609. It is thought that this spicy flavourful mince dish may have originated from Indonesia. It is also one of those dishes Read More
Animal That Commands Great Respect! October 2018 AN ANIMAL TO BE RESPECTED! We stopped for sundowners at one of my favourite spots after another exciting safari. A section of the river where a natural pool forms, a firm favourite for Read More
The Beautiful and Majestic Nyala October 2018 Images courtesy of Mike Currie There is a type of antelope that likes to welcome our guests as they come through the gates of the lodge more than any other. This antelope is often overlooked Read More
Chef Lauren's Vegetable Cake October 2018 Chef Lauren is legendary, her high tea's are always a highlight of most stays. Recently Chef decided to try out this new invention and trust us when we say it is deliciously healthy! Read More
Amakhosi River Spa - Treatment of the Month September 2018 Amakhosi Signature Treatment Khombi's just loves to pamper our guests and this month she suggests that you book a 75-minute Amakhosi Signature Treatment. Balance your mind, body and Read More
Please Vote for Team Amakhosi Safari Lodge August 2018 We have the honour of being one the official participants of World Luxury Hotel Awards 2018 The team works very hard all year round and this award is for them, please Read More
Meet the Team - This is Their Story June 2018 I am Zinhle Lungile Mahlinza from small town called Jozini. I started working at Amakhosi in February 2010, so it has been 8 years now. I started working as waiter for 4 Read More
World Ranger's Day 31 July July 2018 World Ranger Day is celebrated worldwide on July 31st to commemorate Rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and to celebrate the work Rangers do to protect the planet’s natural Read More
Dance of Dominance July 2018 On one of our morning game drives, we were lucky enough to come across this sighting. Giraffe are not territorial and have to develop a local status hierarchy. This is established through ritual necking Read More
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