WOODBURY LODGE - AMAKHALA GAME RESERVE - Amakhala Game Reserve

Each stone and thatch lodge at Woodbury Lodge has a private deck overlooking the Amakhala plains. Rooms are air-conditioned with en suite bathrooms. Some lodges include a bathtub with a picture window and underfloor heating. Electric blankets and mosquito nets are provided. The lodges are connected by stone walkways set among indigenous trees.

Meals at Woodbury Lodge are all-inclusive. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, often with choices like kudu steaks and fish. High tea features homemade breads and cakes. Wine and beer are included, and there is a self-serve bar with an honesty policy for non-inclusive packages. Meals are communal, with guests and rangers sharing tables.

The hotel offers two game drives per night stay, each lasting about three hours. Morning drives start with tea and biscuits, with a breakfast stop later. Afternoon drives include a sundowner stop with drinks. The property has two outdoor swimming pools with sun loungers and views. Other activities include hiking trails, horse riding, and walking tours. There is an outdoor fireplace and a shared lounge with board games.

Woodbury Lodge sits on a cliff above the Bushman's River valley in the malaria-free Amakhala Game Reserve. It is 51 km from Grahamstown and 50 km from Addo Elephant National Park. The reserve is fenced and has a watering hole near the lodge where animals come to drink. The lodge offers a transfer service from nearby airports.

Daily housekeeping is provided, with rooms attended twice daily. Services include laundry, luggage storage, and private check-in/check-out. The lodge has 24-hour security, CCTV, and safety deposit boxes. Free WiFi is available in common areas. Parking is free and accessible. Guided game drives with expert rangers are included.