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Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

3.0 star property
All-inclusive tentalow with 2 outdoor pools, near Amakhala Game Reserve
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Barbecue grills
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is AU$963
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

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Situated in Amakhala Game Reserve, Follow N2, 75km from Port Elizabeth, Sidbury, Eastern Cape, 6139

What's nearby

  • Amakhala Game Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Shamwari Game Reserve - 26 min drive - 18.6 km
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 38 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 49 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 54 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

When visiting Sidbury, Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve is a great choice to consider. After taking a dip in one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this all-inclusive tentalow include a terrace and a garden.

All-inclusive

This tentalow is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks and select beverages included

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Xhosa

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 cabins

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (5 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Horse riding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Firepit

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Club card: ZAR 140 per person, per night
The mandatory club card fee comprises the daily conservation fee, collected by the property at check-out.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Woodbury Tented Camp Lodge Sidbury
Woodbury Tented Camp Lodge
Woodbury Tented Camp Sidbury
Woodbury Tented Camp-Amakhala Game Reserve Lodge Sidbury
Woodbury Tented Camp-Amakhala Game Reserve Sidbury
Woodbury Tented Camp Amakhala Game Reserve
Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve Sidbury
Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve Safari/Tentalow

Frequently asked questions

Does Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive and a safari. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the tentalow's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve like?
Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve is located a short 1-minute walk from Amakhala Game Reserve.

Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Danielle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely fantastic experience! Felt like we were on an adventure for 2 days. Safari drives, staff and food all amazing
Steph, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great experience, fantastic staff and safari guide Excellent food and drinks Tent was quite cold at night, a simple blower would sort that out
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amakhala Safari
Well organised camp with very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff. Food was great. The tents are comfortable and ours had a great view of the reserve. The main lodge is really comfortable and cosy with an outdoor deck for warm weather and an open fire inside for colder weather. Food, drink plus two game drives a day included. Very good value for money and I would definitely stay here again.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, great location, incredible views and tents! Could not have asked for better.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely small game lodge
Woodbury tented camp is a small lodge. The tents, which are very nice, make it very different to staying in a hotel room. The food served was simple but well prepared and very nice. You get get two game drives a day and we managed to see lions, elephants, white rhino, giraffes and may other species. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helped to make the overall experience very enjoyable
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Overall, a unique experience with great views from the central deck area. Food was good and tasty, but not fine dining. The tent was as expected, but the view from our tent was slightly disappointing comprising a wire fence and scrub. Also our tent was on a higher elevation than most others which meant it was easily disturbed by the high winds. I do realise the weather is not something that the property can control!
CJ, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We very much lked the Game Drives. Everything about them was totally Ace. Our guide knew where to look for the animals and he was constantly listening to reports from other guides (there were about 6 guided tours going on at the time) which made the whole experience so special. We spotted a cheetah at one point, and our guide reported it so everyone else could experience it. We saw fantastic hers of Elephants, Lions, Rhino, hippos Giraffe, loads of zebra and Antelope and many other animals and birds. Our tent was very luxurious, complete with a big en-suite bathroom with loads of hot water, a super king bed complete with Electric Blankets (we instantly turned them off), tea and coffee and a balcony overlooking the game reserve. Only things that we could moan at were the early start (0530) and the food, which although good was not exceptional. We would go back.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We choose this tent experience over a lodge and it was an excellent choice. To be in the environment/wild but have first class facilities was amazing. Nothing was to much trouble for the staff, the terrace for eating breakfast, lunch with fantastic views was a pleasure. Communal living but with privacy allows you to share your day. The staff from reception to guides were outstanding, friendly polite and very knowledgable.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic experience
This is tented accommodation and we stayed in tent 4 which was on -suite and very comfortable and they supply a turn down service where they put on the electric blanket and place chocolates on your pillow- not bad for a tent! The whole experience was fantastic from the moment we arrived until we had to leave and the wildlife is relevant to the parks size and we saw 4 of the big 5 and only didn't see lions as it had been raining which they don't like, It is fully all inclusive and the food and drink is very good you even have a sun downer out on safari. There is electricity in all the tents and Wi-Fi in the main area of the camp . We would highly recommend this glamping experience
Sue, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Fabulous tented camp - but not loads of game
The tented camp was exactly as I imagined and ere very comfortable. It was originally set up as a double but they quickly hanged to a twin room. The beds were very comfortable and they had switched on electric blankets which was great to get into but not needed once in. Slept very well and shower and toilet was good. The verandah was great to sit outside on and each of the tents had plenty of privacy.. We only stayed one night and when we got back from the evening safari they had a great boma and drinks ready in return.. the guides were excellent and we saw 3 lions having a feastwhich was great. The evening meal was adequate but not fabulous. The breakfast was pretty poor as barely warm. This isn’t Kenya so if you have been there and seen fabulous plains of game and all the abundance of animals you may be disappointed. All in all good value in comparison to other game lodges in The Eastern Cape.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Aaaamazing experience, well organised, a lot of things to do and animals to see
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

comfortable experience amid the rural background
Its our first experience residing in game resort. An awesome experience. We loved every bit of the game trips, probably due to the nice weather. Good company mix and getting to know many friends, globally.
Natalie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience from beginning to end
The whole stay was so much better than we expected. Real comfort in the tent with bed turn down and chocolate, lights on and tent closed. Next morning after the game drive tent was open and ready for us the game drives and Lenny our guide were wonderful. Lenny drove the long drive to ensure we saw the leopard family playing. Awesome and more. Thanks to all the crew but particularly Lenny. Dinner with Josh, I think that's his name, gave a great insight to the history of the Amakala.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

very happy campers
Our safari experience was wonderful. The staff were amazing, so helpful.our guide,Simone was excellent.tent,food,drink all ten out of ten!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Choice
We couldn't have enjoyed our stay more. Two game drives a day, very good food and drinks. Tents are very private and have views of the reserve.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant family safari experience
This turned out to be an excellent family holiday. We originally chose the tented camp option as it was the cheapest way for the four of us to stay on one of the private game reserves (Woodbury Tented Camp is located in the Amakhala game reserve), however I would now recommend this option over a regular lodge as it offered the perfect balance of adventure and comfort (electric blankets on the beds!). The staff were all very friendly and our guide, Melumzi, did an excellent job of tracking down the animals big and small: lion (including cubs), elephant, white rhino, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, kudu, waterbuck, etc. He was great with the children and shared a number of amusing stories to help them remember the different types of antelope. Our two night stay included four game drives (4pm and 6am each day - 3 hours each) and full board - the Expedia listing wasn't so clear about this. There was one small hiccup initially because Expedia allowed us to book all four of us into one tent, which isn't allowed, however the Woodbury manager contacted us and very kindly offered us the use of a second tent at no extra cost. If you are planning to have more than two in a tent it would be best to contact Woodbury directly. Likewise, if you are travelling with children under 6 you should check if this can be accommodated: in our case they were very happy to allow our 5 year old on the game drives, but this is not the case in all private reserves.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic! Had the best time!
Sharon, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wir waren mit der Unterkunft rundum zufrieden. Auf der einen Seite hat man das "Camp"‐Feeling und trotzdem sind die Zelte super ausgestattet und ordentlich. Jedes Zelt hat sein eigenes Badezimmer und eine kleine Terrasse mit einem wunderschönen Ausblick. Das Essen war lecker und das Personal sehr freundlich. Auch die Safari Touren haben gehalten was sie versprechen. Als wir Mittags am Pool gelegen sind, ist sogar eine Elefanten Herde ganz entspannt an uns vorbei gelaufen. Alles in allem also ein rundum perfekter Aufenthalt,den wir jedem nur empfehlen können.
D&D, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice game reserve and excellent service Very good and delicious food Big and confortable tented Was a so much fun experience :) We Love it and recommend 100%
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wir konnten aus dem Zelt heraus Tiere beobachten. Ein Grandioses Erlebnis. Sehr kompetente und sehr freundliche Guides auf den Game Drives. Sehr gutes Essen und nette Mitreisende aus dem Rest der Welt haben den Aufenthalt zu einer bleibenden Erinnerung gemacht.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Camper dans le confort avec 2 enfants au cœur de la réserve, les safaris avec un guide qui accepte notre petit de 3 ans, les repas, la vue du resto
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sehr schöner Aufenthalt...
Das Woodbury Tented Camp hat ca. 10 Zelte, einen kleineren Pool (ein weiterer, größerer Pool wird gerade gebaut), einen kleineren überdachten Grillplatz und ein grösseres Versammlungsgebäude, in dem es Frühstück, Mittag und Abendessen gibt (alles inklusive). Die Zelte selbst sind zweckmässig eingerichtet: Ein großes Doppelbett, eine kleine Bank und zwei kleine Nachttische. Die Betten verfügen über eine einstellbare Heizdecke, falls es einem nachts zu kalt wird. Dusche und Toilette sind in einem Nebenraum im Zelt untergebracht, abgetrennt von einer "Reissverschlusstüre". Draussen vor dem Zelt hat man eine relativ große Veranda, auf der zwei Stühle stehen. Hier kann man den Abend geniessen und über die weite Landschaft blicken. Pro Übernachtung gibt es 2 sogenannte Game Drives: einen nachmittags um 17:00, den anderen morgens um 05:30 (!). Diese dauern zwischen 2,5 und 3h. Am Ankunftstag wird man einem Guide zugewiesen, der einen für den weiteren Aufenthalt bei den Game Drives begleitet. Die Game Drives selber sind wirklich sehr schön und atemberaubend. Man weiss halt nie, was man zu sehen bekommt. Das Reserve ist sehr weitläufig. Hin und wieder begegnet man einem anderen Jeep, aber es ist nicht so, dass sich hier die Jeeps um die Tiere "knubbeln". Da wird im Park auch explizit darauf geachtet, was uns sehr gefallen hat. Alles in allem hatten wir einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Wolfgang, 2-night romance trip
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