Amakhosi
Games in Pongola

Situated along the Mkuze river, south of Pongola, within the Amazulu private game reserve in Zululand. Amakhosi Safari Lodge in Kwazulu-Natal, frogging, game walks, game drives, offers a 5 star African safari: exclusive accommodation, South Africa, birding and cultural Zulu experiences.

A royal hideaway offering exceptional service and luxury, amidst the African landscapes and breathtaking big five wildlife of the Amakhosi private game reserve. Amakhosi is a majestic destination where imperial treatment is customary, where no day is the same. The sight of a racing cheetah, smell of wild jasmine, and the cry of a Whalberg's eagle, together compliment this in the natural environment of river wetlands, valley bushland, umbrella thorn trees and thick bush grassland blanketing the mountains. Save over R1265 per person per night sharing, with the amazing rate of R2785.00 per person sharing, per night Our Normal rate is R4050.00 per person sharing and we are offering you this wonderful discount for a limited period! We were not the only ones longing for the rain and the sight of the animals out and enjoying the wet weather, was so gratifying. Giraffe have been seen in numbers eating off the moist leaves of the knob thorns. With the weather forecast predicting a clear up, we can expect some more good sunshine. The bush will respond in a flash of new green foliage and will look even more beautiful. So all in all we have all been smiling in the rain! As with all game drives, you never know what to expect. After the guests had enjoyed Chef Lauren’s delicious high tea, we set of for our drive these guests were so excited and all they were talking about is seeing the big 5, this off course is a guide’s worst nightmare, the pressure! We finally arrived at the crossing and the odds looked even worst there was tall grass and lots of thick reed beds and no visual signs of the cat. We decided to find a nice sundowner stop, so we then set off and to our delight and surprise there was the female Leopard, was just down the road, like she was expecting us, the search paid off we spent some quality time and then she this magnificent lady just disappeared, back into the safety of the bush she had given us enough of her time and it was time to become the ever elusive and always much asked after cat in the world! As a ranger you hear stories; stories of how lone buffalo should always be avoided on trail and how of the Big 5 they are probably THE most dangerous to hunt due to their obstinate and head strong nature. As we bumped and wobbled along the river’s edge over boulders and through beach sand, a loud crash was heard nearby. We edged closer to where the sound had irrupted and as if it had been shot out of a cannon, a one ton male buffalo came flying out from the reeds, followed by another head on. The two bulls were in the middle of a brawl clashing horns as though thunder were hitting the ground. One bull was clearly winning as it jostled and hooked the other under the front limb and lifted him off his feet. The smaller of the two had one horn missing, which was working to his disadvantage and both his eyes were swollen to the size of tennis balls. Having a very thick and loosly fitted skin, the Honey Badger has few enemies because of its ability to twist full circle within its skin and turn on potential threats. Little is known about this solitary creature which is only sometimes seen in pairs during the breeding season. They are extremely intelligent animals and only one of few species with the ability to utilize tools; as can be seen in the footage filmed at Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre where a pair use a rake, sticks, stones and pile up some mud to escape their pit. We were recently fortunate enough to have captured this honey badger on our night camera. This tough and relentless creature is very difficult to spot in the wild but if you are lucky enough to have one ram the side of your tyre, be sure to stay in your car.