CARNARVON DALE
Amakhala Game Reserve, Eastern Cape
CARNARVON DALE
Amakhala Game Reserve, Eastern Cape
Location
Situated in Frontier Country, Carnarvon
Dale is an 1857 family farm on the banks of the Bushman's River.
This historic Settler farmhouse once provided lodgings for travelers,
whose journeys had been halted by the flooded river, until it
was safe for them to cross. In this same tradition of hospitality,
we welcome you into our home and invite you to share our heritage.
Once too, travelers recorded that
our open plains were home to the mighty elephant and fearsome
lion and that the valley bushveld teemed with game of many species.
As you return to nature, so nature will return to you all that
is good. We invite you to share in our conservation experience.
At a Glance
- Accommodation - Capacity - 8 guests
- 3 star grading
- Swimming pool
- Family Suite
- Game drives
- 24 hour electricity
- Malaria free destination
- A true african safari
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Accommodation
Carnarvon Dale
consists of the Settler farmhouse, the Bottom House, and an elegantly
restored early Edwardian cottage, the Top House. On offer is a
choice of en-suite serviced bedrooms with private lounges meeting
three star grading requirements. A family suite is available on
request.
Activities
Morning and evening
game drives by experienced rangers through Amakhala Game Reserve
will leave you in awe of the diverse vegetation and spectacular
scenery which abounds here. For a change of pace, enjoy bird watching
and game spotting walks along the lazy Bushman's River, a cheese
and wine boat cruise or a sundowners canoe safari.
Wildlife
Big 5 game reserve.
Access
Situated in the Greater Addo and Frontier
Country area of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is the
malaria-free Amakhala Game Reserve - a mere 40 minute drive north-east
of Port Elizabeth's national airport.
Child Policy
Families welcome.
(Children's programmes available at relevant lodges).
Power supply
There is 24 hour
electricity to all rooms.
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More Information about Amakhala Game Reserve |
The Amakhala Game Reserve is renowned for its spectacular topography, having 5 of South Africa's 7 biomes. It is a particularly diverse and picturesque reserve, with the Bushman's River meandering through it. Amakhala boasts an abundant variety of wildlife including the Big 5,lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. Leopard are however rarely seen due to their secretive nature, being nocturnal and probably a legacy of their persecution be the farmers in the past. With over 250 species of birdlife and the large diversity of animal species one experiences on game drives, night drives, walking safaris and boat cruises, the Amakhala Game Reserve offers guests an exceptional game viewing experience.
At the exclusive Annual Adventure Province (Eastern Cape) Tourism & Conservation Awards on 24th March 2011, Amakhala Game Reserve was the winner of the "Best Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape" category.
The Amakhala Game Reserve is also the only Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape to have Fair Trade Certified Lodges, a testament to the emphasis placed by the Amakhala Lodge owners on their social responsibility and support for the local communities.
The FTTSA certification label is an independent endorsement of fair and responsible tourism practice in South Africa. It is based on adherence to specific criteria such as fair wages and working conditions, fair distribution of benefits, ethical business practice, and respect for human rights, culture and the environment.
