A Delightfull Experience with Hlosi Game Lodge
Hlosi Game Lodge is a 5-star Eastern Cape lodge in the Amakhala reserve. Lying along a curve of hill above the Bushman's River plain in the Eastern Cape, our luxury game lodge is a quiet, grassland retreat offering a rich and intimate luxury african safari experience.
As part of the 7000-hectare Amakhala game reserve, Hlosi provides a rich, informative luxury safari experience for adults and children alike, as we share our enthusiasm for conservation, for food, for life. Our family safari offering includes a varied and supervised activity programme.
Idealy situated near Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, and offering the "Big 5", (Lion, Elephant,Baffalo,Rhino & Leopard) in a malaria free private game reserve, means the entire family can enjoy the best of what Africa has to offer.
Sleeping a maximum of 12 adults, Hlosi may also be booked exclusively as a private venue for small team-building and wedding functions. Hlosi also offers a wonderful small conference venue for Eastern Cape businesses.
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Hlosi Game Lodge Suites
This intimate lodge re-defines exclusivity with four individually styled double/ twin suites designed to capture the spirit of a bygone era, while providing the luxuries of contemporary lodge living. In addition, we've just added two luxurious 2-bedroom suites to the lodge, to better cater for families and friends travelling together.
Ranged along the curve of a hill, each room has its own viewing deck, welcoming lounge and fireplace, and sumptuous bathroom with spa bath and a choice of inside or open-air showers. With its complementary decanter of sherry, selection of classic reads available in each room, and superior linen and beds, each suite is designed to create a private haven from which to enjoy the quiet beauty of the surrounding bush.
• 4 double/ twin suites and 2 family suites
Luxury Safari Accommodation All suites offer:
•Spa baths
•Indoor and outdoor showers
•Air-conditioning
•Private outdoor deck
•Air-conditioning
•Fireplaces
•Under floor heating
•Bar fridge and coffee/ tea facilities
Family suites offer
•2 bedrooms, both en-suite (main bedroom has a king size four-poster bed, while the second bedroom has two single beds)
•a kitchenette with microwave, fridge, etc. to add to the convenience of a family holiday
•family-sized hot tub on the deck outside the suites
•fully stackable doors opening onto private viewing deck
•loads of space for the family to stretch out and unwind, without compromising on style and luxury.
Hlosi Amenities
The main lodge comprises of an entrance rondavel, leading to a spacious dining room allowing for both intimate and group dining, and a large lounge and library area leading onto a bar.
Double-sided fireplaces are always a place of contemplation in winter, while the shady verandah overlooking the waterhole, and the refreshing pool keep guests cool and entertained during summer.
For our younger guests we also have a private lounge offering television, dvd player, games and books.
The central lodge is surrounded on all sides by shady verandahs offering guests a variety of views out over the tranquil landscape, as well as over the swimming pool and pool deck.
A separate area known as a “boma” adjoins the main lodge where bush braais and special festivities are offered for our guests enjoyment.
Church service - We can advise times and locations of religious services in the area. A small chapel is available in the Amakhala Reserve for weddings and other religious ceremonies. This should be booked in advance.
Computer/Email - A computer can be made available for guest use should you require it.
Conference facilities are available in the Amakhala Reserve. Please contact us for more information.
Clothing - Dress code and clothing is informal. It is advisable to wear loose fitting and light garments in summer, layering clothing in winter. Sensible shoes are important in the rough terrain. A warm wind breaker jacket or jersey for game drives even in summer is a necessity. Neutral colored garments are advisable in the bush. Sun hats, sunglasses and swimming costume are required in summer.
Fleeced sweatshirts, golf shirts, robes and caps are available for purchase from the lodge should guests require any of these items.
Equipment - A good pair of binoculars is a recommendation especially for bird watching. Good photographs can be taken on game drives when the vehicle is stationary, but rarely when in transit as terrain is rough. Guests should bear this in mind when purchasing suitable camera equipment. The recommended film is 100-200 A.S.A. and a zoom lens is not always a necessity but recommended.
Food - Please inform management at Bukela of any specific dietary preferences you may have before arrival.
Coffee, tea, fresh juice and pastries are served before each game drive in addition to any snacks provided on the drive itself. Beverages and snacks over and above that mentioned can be requested throughout a guests stay, accounts for which may be settled on departure.
Game Lodge Amenities
Housekeeping - Suites are cleaned unobtrusively thrice daily while guests enjoy a game drive or meal. At no other time will guests be disturbed unless they request assistance. Our staff is always available to assist guests wherever necessary. Incoming calls may be received on the lodge cellular phone.
Information services - Guests will find directories of tourist information in each suite. Should guests require assistance with flights, transfers or accommodation reservations, or require that Hlosi assists with reputable tour operators, please let us know.
Laundry - Guests' personal items can be washed and ironed at a nominal fee. Laundry bags are provided in suite cupboards. Dry cleaning is unfortunately not offered.
First aid and Medical - A well stocked supply of over the counter medication is available to guests should they experience any physical discomfort during their stay at Bukela. Medical practitioners are also available 20 minutes drive away.
Telephone - There are telephones installed in each guest suite. Should guests require a cellphone, the lodge can make one available to them at standard cost. South African network providers MTN and Vodacom coverage is reasonable in most areas of the reserve.
Water -The water is derived from a borehole and not for human consumption. Complementary bottled water is provided.
Wines - Hlosi Lodge offers a versatile and well appointed selection of South African and International wines, sparkling wines and French champagne to suit your palate.
Weather - The region is temperate with summer conditions (October – March) reaching temperatures of 36C. Winter (April-September) brings many sunny days but evenings can be chilly. Rain falls mainly in the summer months and umbrellas are available in the main lodge for your use when traversing to your suite in these conditions.
The African climate can change dramatically whatever the season. Rangers will check weather reports before embarking on a game drive, but guests should please ensure that they are suitably attired in “layered” clothing for hot or cold conditions.
Hlosi Activities
Activities included in our rates include:
• Morning and evening safaris in an open 4x4 Land Rover (with spotlight)
• African tribal dancing.
• Unique bush breakfasts, dinners and picnics.
Game species that may be viewed include:
White rhino, black rhino, cape buffalo, elephant, cheetah, cerval, giraffe, black wildebeest, zebra and over 12 species of antelope.
We're glad to arrange additional activities for guests as required. For example, the following activities can all be arranged at a nominal additional fee:
• Bush walks and bird watching.
• Canoeing on the Bushmans River.
• Environmental day excursions e.g. whale watching, Addo Elephant National Park, Woody Cape Reserve.
• Historical / cultural day trips.
Special requirements:
• Dietary preferences are catered for, e.g. vegetarian.
• Special events are catered for, e.g. weddings, birthdays, engagements, etc.
• Team building seminars can be arranged.
• Specialized speakers can be arranged on a wide variety of topics, e.g. palaeontology, birding etc.
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Hlosi Specials & Packages
3-day Sea & Safari Getaway
1 night’s accommodation at Singa Lodge in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth
2 nights' accommodation at either Hlosi or Bukela Game Lodge in the Amakhala Game Reserve
Enjoy the wonderful range of sea and safari highlights that the Eastern Cape has to offer. Indulge in a night of luxury at Singa Lodge, a stone's throw from PE's newly upgraded beachfront. After a gourmet breakfast and a stroll on the beach, a 45-minute drive takes you out into the rolling grasslands of the Eastern Cape, where two nights of sumptuous accommodation, food and an intimate and rich wildlife experience await you.
Package includes
•one night at Singa Lodge, including dinner, bed and breakfast
•two nights at either Hlosi Lodge or Bukela Lodge, including all meals, teas, selected local beverages, snacks & game activities
Package excludes
•all premium brand beverages
•any items of a personal nature (curio, massage, etc.)
Cost: R4950 per person sharing (Applicable to SA residents only)
Dates Valid: 01 July 2010 - 30 September 2010
Hlosi Game Lodge: stay 4 nights, pay for 3
Give yourself time to enjoy the full variety and richness of the Amakhala experience. Pay for three nights and enjoy the fourth night on us, any time from 31 May 2010 - 30 September 2010.
Aside from the rich game viewing experience, enjoy the delicious serenity of afternoons at the pool (share nicely with the elephants if they arrive) or lunches on the Bushman's river in the Amakhala riverboat. For even more relaxation, enjoy a massage in your room, sundowners in the lounge or in the hide at the waterhole. Or linger over a bottle of wine on the deck of your room, or enjoy a long and lazy spa bath and a peaceful snooze.
Join us for your four-night stay, and experience the full, lazy wonder of getting away from it all and immersing yourself in Amakhala magic.
May not be used concurrently with any other special.
Standard rates include all meals, teas, snacks, selected local beverages & game activities. All premium brand beverages and items of a personal nature (curio purchases, massage and spa treatments, etc.) are excluded.
Dates Valid: 15 July 2010 - 30 September 2010
Experience the Wild Eastern Cape in luxury with Hlosi
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