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Reed Valley

Reed Valley has been owned by the weeks family since 1898, previously having been owned by Dutch settlers.  Many farming projects have taken place in Reed Valley over the years but now, with the fifth generation of the family, this forms part of an excellent conservation project in Amakhala Game Reserve with five other neighbouring family properties.

Reed Valley Inn has four en-suite country rooms which were once a stop off in safety for travellers on the mail wagon.  Each room has a separate entrance and a private patio.  There is a homely bar and lounge area and children of all ages are welcome.  There is also a swimming pool.

Hearty breakfasts are served before you set off on morning game drives and dinners are a special treat with local foods served with great hospitality and fine wines. Rooms are serviced daily and there is a classic pub and swimming pool in addition to the private facilities. Your stay will be made special by friendly staff who will cater for your dietary and special needs and look after you with expert guiding while out on safari.

Reed Valley Bush Lodge is a small luxry retreat in the heart of the valley with spectacular views, the four rooms have canvas walls, thatched roofs and views over a waterhole.  Each room has it's own private plunge pool. hot and cold air con, large oval bath and outdoor shower.  The main building is home to a large lounge, dining area and bar with indoor and outdoor fires.  Guests to the bush lodge check in at the reception at Reed Valley Inn and are then driven the 15 minutes to the Bush Lodge. This is a new lodge (opened December 2007).

 

Highlights

  • Family friendly good hospitality
  • Historical and cultural interest at the Inn and good location for small groups
  • Great game viewing in Amakhala
  • Close to Port Elizabeth, malaria free, big 5 location
  • Swimming pool

 

Viewpoints

Reed Valley Bush Lodge was fantastic, we were taken aback with the thatched 'tent', all mod cons and air con! Delightful staff especially the owner who couldn't have been more helpful. Food very good to suit all tastes.
Furbank party

Situation

Amakhala Game Reserve, Eastern Cape.

Activities

Game viewing by vehicle or boat, swimming pool.

Facilities

River Valley Inn - 4 farmhouse rooms, swimming pool, traditional pub River Valley Bush Lodge -

Child policy

Children welcome

Open

All year

Best times to go

Any time - but see country information for seasons.

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Included

All meals and game viewing, pay direct for drinks.

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