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HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

4.0 star property
Upscale Colonial hotel, walk to Amakhala Game Reserve

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HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

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Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor dining
Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Deep-soaking bathtub

Overview of HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Amakhala Game Reserve, Addo, Sidbury, Eastern Cape
  • Popular LocationAmakhala Game Reserve1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLalibela Game Reserve44 min drive
  • Popular LocationShamwari Game Reserve60 min drive
  • AirportPort Elizabeth (PLZ)89 min drive
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Room options

Family Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fan
Select Comfort bed
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Tent (Safari)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fan
Select Comfort bed
Separate bath and shower
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fan
Select Comfort bed
Deep-soaking bath
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Tent (Family)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Day bed
Select Comfort bed
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Sidbury

Located in Sidbury, HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve is in a rural area and in the mountains. Amakhala Game Reserve is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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What's nearby

  • Amakhala Game Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 44 min drive
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 54 min drive
  • Shamwari Game Reserve - 60 min drive
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 73 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 90 min drive

About this property

HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

Consider a stay at HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve and take advantage of free full breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with free cabanas and sunloungers
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and barbecues
  • A 24-hour front desk and concierge services
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as dressing gowns, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep-soaking baths
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/cupboards and childcare services

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Italian, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free pool cabanas
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 2008
  • Colonial architecture
  • Floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Deck/patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 125 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

HillsNek Safaris Hotel Sidbury
HillsNek Safaris Sidbury
HillsNek Safaris Hotel
HillsNek Safari Camp Sidbury
HillsNek Safari Camp Amakhala Game Reserve
HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve Hotel
HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve Sidbury
HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve Hotel Sidbury

Frequently asked questions

Does HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve?

HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve doesn't offer parking.

Does HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unforgettable Experience
We stayed at Hillsnek with friends and had the best time. Beautiful place to stay, on arrival we were welcomed with an elephant drinking at the pool which was amazing! The tent was fabulous, very comfortable bed and a bath with a view! Used the outdoor shower too which was wonderful! Would have loved a day just to enjoy our surroundings but we were here for safari and it didn’t disappoint, 6 game drives over our 3 nights and they all exceeded any expectations we had. Hanri our guide was lovely, very knowledgeable and great fun! Enjoyed the sundowners and hot chocolate in the morning when it is noticeably cooler! The food was delicious and beautifully presented with a choice for evening meal and breakfast. This fantastic experience wouldn’t have been possible without all the wonderful staff who want to make sure you have a brilliant time. They were so warm and welcoming, so many names I couldn’t keep track but must mention Renzo, Jaison, Nadine who were front of house looking after us but not forgetting the lovely ladies with the hot cloths, cooks and cleaners who all contributed to our unforgettable trip. Thankyou everyone x
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t recommend this enough. We had the most amazing stay. All of the staff are super welcoming and make you feel at home. They’re all amazing and the Safari guides are incredibly knowledgable. Andrew our guide was really passionate, and all of our drives were amazing. Every meal we had was delicious and the whole experience felt very special.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent experience

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful luxury lodge, fantastic staff, great hospitality and an amazing overall experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Faultless!
We stayed here for two nights and can't recommend it enough. The staff are so lovely. They make you feel so special and welcome when you come back to camp after a game drive. During a two night stay we had 4 game drives: we arrived at 1pm so we had one that afternoon, two the following day and one on the morning we left. You will see such a variety of animals and the guide seems to know everything about them and the park. Each drive is a new experience. The tents are basically lodges made our of canvas so you have all of the home comforts. The food is excellent and they accommodate any dietary preferences. All of the food and drink is included and they never let you go hungry. I can't speak more highly of the camp. It was an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Hampshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Intimate safari break for the family
Fabulous private game reserve for a family break with kids aged 10 and 7. Close encounters with lions, cheetah, elephants, rhino and buffalo as well as a host of other animals. Staff looked after us very well and ranger (Byron) was brilliant. The elevated position of the luxury tent was perfect with views across the bush and tent had everything we needed. Kids had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
\We would certainly come back here and recommend. Lovely tent/bathroom - albeit it was well into the 30's and very hot in the room. Pool lovely and cooling. Wifi not great in room ( but they suggest its not ideal for a break - fair point!). Food great, but options a little limited. Sebaston the Guide was excellent, lovely place, lovely experience.

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If going to Amakhala go here
Incredible. Brilliant lodge consisting of only four luxury tents in the middle of the game reserve. As many staff as there were guests. Excellent food and drink whenever you wanted it, the ranger Byron was fantastic at finding all the different game. Generally just incredible.

10/10 Excellent

we

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hillsnek was a luxury safari experience. From the wonderful tent, to the delicious and plentiful meals and snacks, everything was a delight. The game drives were so educational and awe inspiring. So many delightful animals and plants. The gorgeous scenery alone were worth it. Our ranger Matt was wonderful, clearly knowledgeable, enthusiastic and respectful of the environment and animals.