Amathunzi Game Lodge

Amathunzi Game Lodge Hotel / Lodge accommodation in Grahamstown Eastern Cape

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Set amidst the Fynbos Floral Kingdom in the heart of the Klein Karoo, rests The valley of shadows . Amathunzi Game Lodge offers you an out of Africa experience in superb luxury. Rich in heritage, the Lodge is situated within 3500 hectares of indigenous African bush, The Klein Karoo is an internationally recognised biodiversity region, with abundant bird life and unique Fynbos . In close proximity to Amathunzi is the world renowned Karoo National Botanical Garden, Winefarms, Studfarms, Breede River and Cape Town is only 90 minutes away. The main lodge of Amathunzi, consisting of restaurant and bar, overlooks the picturesque water hole framed in the distance by the Langeberg Mountains Range. Enjoy true culinary delights prepared by our chef, whilst listening to the sounds of the African night. Amathunzi has embarked on an extensive game reintroduction programme, with Springbok, Black Wildebeest, Gemsbok, Red Hartebeest, Grey Rhebok, Duiker, Steenbok, Grysbok and Klipspringer successfully reintroduced. Trials are underway at present for the reintroduction of Zebra, Kudu, Bontebok, Eland, Bushbuck and Giraffe.

.Set amidst spectacular mountains and fynbos in the Robertson Karoo, Amathunzi Private Nature Reserve offers 3 000 ha of unspoilt peace and tranquility, just 90 minutes from Cape Town.

The veldt offers a fascinating diversity of succulent Karoo plants, bulbs and geophytes, whilst the dry river beds are home to acacia and sand olive trees. Each season brings its own highlights, with spring providing a colourful carpet of flowers.

Game species include eland, gemsbok, red hartebeest, kudu, black wildebeest and springbok, along with smaller antelope like steenbok, klipspringer and duiker. The elusive Cape Mountain Leopard regularly passes through the property, whilst aardvark activity is often observed.

For birdwatchers a visit should be very rewarding, given the abundance of water on the reserve. Species include the Black Harrier, Spoonbills, Hamerkop, Pale Chanting Goshawk, the Malachite Sunbird and various owls. Recently we have introduced fish into the dams.

Set amidst spectacular mountains and fynbos in the Robertson Karoo, Amathunzi Private Nature Reserve offers 3 000 ha of unspoilt peace and quiet just 90 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. We offer a fusion between pristine wilderness and the comfort of the luxurious accommodation.

Game has successfully been reintroduced and species include eland, gemsbok, red hartebeest, kudu, black wildebeest and springbok. The elusive Cape Mountain Leopard regularly passes through the property, whilst aardvark activity is often observed.

Birdwatchers will be rewarded, given the abundance of water on the property. Species observed include the Black Harrier, Pale Chanting Goshawk, Malachite Sunbird and various owls. Recently we have introduced fish into the dams.

The veldt offers a fascinating diversity of succulent Karoo plants, bulbs and geophytes, whilst the dry river beds are home to acacia and sand olive trees. Each season brings its own highlights, with spring providing colourful carpets of flowers.

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