Title: Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris Lodge in Colenso with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk ## Photo gallery for Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris ![Property grounds - Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris (Colenso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17480000/17472000/17471990/b0295ed7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lounge - Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris (Colenso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17480000/17472000/17471990/695bac04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![BBQ/picnic area - Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris (Colenso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17480000/17472000/17471990/d7e97fe8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail - Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris (Colenso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17480000/17472000/17471990/11501ba5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, Valley View | Living area - Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris (Colenso)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17480000/17472000/17471990/e89312e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Consider a stay at Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris and take advantage of free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FColenso-Hotels-Amaka-Private-Game-Reserve-And-Safaris.h17471990.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FColenso-Hotels-Amaka-Private-Game-Reserve-And-Safaris.h17471990.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-28.74776%2C29.82144&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2_dmitafa5345NY7KnZu-9Suuo0=) 15689 Route 103, Grobbelaars Kloof, Colenso, KwaZulu-Natal, 3360 #### What's nearby - Ladysmith Town Hall \- 34 min drive \- 37.3 km - Murchison Mall \- 35 min drive \- 37.7 km - Emnambithi Cultural Centre \- 35 min drive \- 38.4 km - Wagendrift Dam \- 36 min drive \- 49.9 km - Bergville Mosque \- 55 min drive \- 72.7 km #### Restaurants - ‪Colenso Hotel - ‬15 min walk - ‪Colenso club - ‬10 min walk ## About this property ### Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris Lodge in the mountains At Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris, you can look forward to free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - A safari, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance - Game drive on site and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris offer amenities such as free WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Things to do - Game drive - Game viewing - Outdoor pool - Safari ### Family friendly - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - In the mountains - Picnic area ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Partially-open bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker ### More - Ceiling fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age: 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 9:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash ### Property is also known as Amaka Private Game Reserve Safaris Lodge Colenso Amaka Private Game Reserve Safaris Lodge Amaka Private Game Reserve Safaris Colenso Amaka Private Game Reserve Safaris Amaka Private Game Reserve Sa Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris Lodge Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris Colenso Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris Lodge Colenso ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris have a pool? ### Is Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris? ### What time is check-out at Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris? ### Where is Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Amaka Private Game Reserve and Safaris Reviews ## Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Serena Apr 17, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Well earned break after a week of polo.. Two night stay with three game drives. Sadly missed the elephants and rhino but plenty more to see on each trip. Nice room and food great. Excellent hospitality. ##### Serena ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Titanic Deluxe Lara](https://www.expedia.ca/Antalya-Hotels-Titanic-Beach-Lara-All-Inclusive.h1162030.Hotel-Information) > > [Beechwood B&B](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban-Hotels-Beechwood-BB.h18303560.Hotel-Information) > > [Motels Drummondville](https://www.expedia.ca/Drummondville-Motels.d10499-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Rosewood Baha Mar](https://www.expedia.ca/Nassau-Hotels-Rosewood-Baha-Mar.h8695378.Hotel-Information) > > [The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Palace-Of-The-Lost-City-At-Sun-City-Resort.h392096.Hotel-Information) > > [Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid)](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermaaklikheid-Hotels-Thorn-Feather.h61102048.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Seattle-Hotels-Kimpton-Hotel-Monaco-Seattle.h62800.Hotel-Information) > > [Mafigeni Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Gravelotte-Hotels-Mafigeni-Safari-Lodge.h3954755.Hotel-Information) > > [4 Star Hotels in Montreal](https://www.expedia.ca/4Star-Montreal-Hotels.s40-0-d178288.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Nuevo Nayarit](https://www.expedia.ca/Nuevo-Nayarit-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d500691-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels.d178314.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Westlake Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Westlake-Inn.h73099150.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane](https://www.expedia.ca/Polokwane-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Polokwane.h17771611.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Sa Pa](https://www.expedia.ca/Sa-Pa-Hotels.d6053145.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Lyfe Resort & Residences](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Hyde-Resort-Residences.h16617262.Hotel-Information) > > [Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Touws-River-Hotels-Aquila-Private-Game-Reserve-Spa.h6347327.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Sunshine Coast](https://www.expedia.ca/Sunshine-Coast-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d180069-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Piarco (POS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/pos/calgary-to-port-of-spain) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Lahore (LHE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/lhe/vancouver-to-lahore) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Newark (EWR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ewr/toronto-to-newark-liberty-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Incheon (ICN) to Shenyang (SHE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/icn/she/seoul-to-shenyang) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Dubai (DXB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/dxb/toronto-to-dubai) ### Activities ### Packages > [Phoenix Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Phoenix.d178298.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Flathead Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Flathead-Lake-Montana.d6143927.Vacation-Attraction) > > [all inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations)