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Location

Amakhala Game Reserve, N2 nr, 1

About the hotel

Leeuwenbosch Country House, an eight-bed historic home built in 1908, embodies the rich history of the South African Eastern Cape Frontier. Located within the renowned Amakhala Game Reserve, this gracious settler home of the Fowlds family is nestled amidst expansive gardens. Leeuwenbosch offers spacious accommodations in four en-suite bedrooms, each adorned with antiques and historical paintings. Guests can enjoy delicious cuisine and a wide range of game-viewing activities, including guided drives, walks, and river cruises, led by expert professional guides. After morning coffee or afternoon high tea, knowledgeable guides escort guests through the scenic Amakhala Game Reserve, showcasing its diverse wildlife, from elephants and rhinos to lions and springboks. Between activities, guests can relax in the 19th-century stone chapel, enjoy high tea on the veranda, or unwind in the cozy stone-walled cellar bar. The Fowlds family, who have owned the homestead for five generations, delight in sharing their remarkable Southern African heritage with visitors. Shearer's Lodge, a separate building set back from the main house, offers four contemporary double suites overlooking tranquil gardens from a wide veranda. Beautifully converted from the original shearing shed, Shearer's provides an ideal base for exploring the Eastern Cape, including the nearby Addo Elephant National Park, just 30 kilometers away. Day safaris can be booked directly with the lodge (leeuwenbosch@amakhala. co. za), starting at 10:00 AM and ending at 1:30 PM, including a two-course lunch and drinks. Children over six are welcome.