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HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
Interior
Classic Tent (Safari)
Classic Tent (Safari)

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

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Amakhala Game Reserve, Addo, Sidbury, Eastern Cape
  • Amakhala Game Reserve
    1 min walk
  • Lalibela Game Reserve
    44 min drive
  • Shamwari Game Reserve
    60 min drive

Room options

Family Double Room

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Tent (Safari)

Classic Tent (Safari)

  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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View from room

Family Tent (Family)

  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Safari Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve

About the area

Sidbury

With a stay at HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve in Sidbury, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Amakhala Game Reserve. .This hotel is 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from Lalibela Game Reserve and 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from Quin Sculpture Garden.

What's nearby

  • Amakhala Game Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 44 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari - 54 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Shamwari Game Reserve - 60 min drive - 41.2 km
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 73 min drive - 59.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 90 min drive

About this property

HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve

Colonial hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring minibars. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.
HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Italian, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Couples dining
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Select comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 1:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 210 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 3 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3200.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

HillsNek Safaris Hotel Sidbury
HillsNek Safaris Sidbury
HillsNek Safaris Hotel
HillsNek Safari Camp Sidbury
HillsNek Safari Camp Amakhala Game Reserve
HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve Hotel
HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve Sidbury
HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve Hotel Sidbury

HillsNek Safari Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay at Hillsnek with excellent service from the staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unforgettable Experience
We stayed at Hillsnek with friends and had the best time. Beautiful place to stay, on arrival we were welcomed with an elephant drinking at the pool which was amazing! The tent was fabulous, very comfortable bed and a bath with a view! Used the outdoor shower too which was wonderful! Would have loved a day just to enjoy our surroundings but we were here for safari and it didn’t disappoint, 6 game drives over our 3 nights and they all exceeded any expectations we had. Hanri our guide was lovely, very knowledgeable and great fun! Enjoyed the sundowners and hot chocolate in the morning when it is noticeably cooler! The food was delicious and beautifully presented with a choice for evening meal and breakfast. This fantastic experience wouldn’t have been possible without all the wonderful staff who want to make sure you have a brilliant time. They were so warm and welcoming, so many names I couldn’t keep track but must mention Renzo, Jaison, Nadine who were front of house looking after us but not forgetting the lovely ladies with the hot cloths, cooks and cleaners who all contributed to our unforgettable trip. Thankyou everyone x
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t recommend this enough. We had the most amazing stay. All of the staff are super welcoming and make you feel at home. They’re all amazing and the Safari guides are incredibly knowledgable. Andrew our guide was really passionate, and all of our drives were amazing. Every meal we had was delicious and the whole experience felt very special.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent experience

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful luxury lodge, fantastic staff, great hospitality and an amazing overall experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Faultless!
We stayed here for two nights and can't recommend it enough. The staff are so lovely. They make you feel so special and welcome when you come back to camp after a game drive. During a two night stay we had 4 game drives: we arrived at 1pm so we had one that afternoon, two the following day and one on the morning we left. You will see such a variety of animals and the guide seems to know everything about them and the park. Each drive is a new experience. The tents are basically lodges made our of canvas so you have all of the home comforts. The food is excellent and they accommodate any dietary preferences. All of the food and drink is included and they never let you go hungry. I can't speak more highly of the camp. It was an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Hampshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Intimate safari break for the family
Fabulous private game reserve for a family break with kids aged 10 and 7. Close encounters with lions, cheetah, elephants, rhino and buffalo as well as a host of other animals. Staff looked after us very well and ranger (Byron) was brilliant. The elevated position of the luxury tent was perfect with views across the bush and tent had everything we needed. Kids had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
\We would certainly come back here and recommend. Lovely tent/bathroom - albeit it was well into the 30's and very hot in the room. Pool lovely and cooling. Wifi not great in room ( but they suggest its not ideal for a break - fair point!). Food great, but options a little limited. Sebaston the Guide was excellent, lovely place, lovely experience.

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If going to Amakhala go here
Incredible. Brilliant lodge consisting of only four luxury tents in the middle of the game reserve. As many staff as there were guests. Excellent food and drink whenever you wanted it, the ranger Byron was fantastic at finding all the different game. Generally just incredible.

10/10 Excellent

we

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hillsnek was a luxury safari experience. From the wonderful tent, to the delicious and plentiful meals and snacks, everything was a delight. The game drives were so educational and awe inspiring. So many delightful animals and plants. The gorgeous scenery alone were worth it. Our ranger Matt was wonderful, clearly knowledgeable, enthusiastic and respectful of the environment and animals.

10/10 Excellent

Kim, Surrey, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb in every way
After ten days touring Cape Town and the Garden Route, Hillsnek was a perfect way to finish our holiday. We spent four nights there relaxing by the pool during the daytime, which was sandwiched between three hour game drives in the early morning and mid afternoon. A perfect compromise. The drives were always exciting and our ranger friendly and very knowledgeable.

10/10 Excellent

julia, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING STAY!
Amazing stay at Hillsnek! The staff could not be more accommodating to everyone's needs. The food that is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner are amazing as well. And of course, the game drives are unbelievable. We saw so many animals and learned so much, it was truly a one of a kind experience.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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10/10 Excellent

David, Wendover

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Highly recommended
Highly recommended, especially for couples looking for a smaller more intimate safari lodge, definatly not suited for small children. Only has 4 tents, felt luxurious but also a little rustic which added to the experience. Great game too, saw plenty and did not feel contrived like at some game lodges. Friendly staff, experienced safari guides who really love and care about their jobs. Pool a little small and no air con, but you are in a tent! Menu is a little restricted as only 8 guests who all dine together at the same time. Make sure you tell them what you do and don;t like to eat and they will cater for it.

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Salt Rock, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome Safari
Awesome venue, great team and met some lovely people

8/10 Good

Tobias

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lodge mit wunderschönem Ausblick im Amakahala Game Reserve. Wir haben uns von unserem Ranger Tim sehr gut informiert gefühlt. Elefanten kamen zum trinken an den Pool. Die all inklusive Mahlzeiten haben durchgehend gut geschmeckt.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m in love with the HillsNek and the Amalhala. Wir hatten eine wundervolle Zeit im HillsNek von der ersten Sekunde an. Eine wunderschöne private Anlage zum entschleunigen aus dem stressigen Arbeitsalltag. Ein toller Service der uns am letzten Abend mit einem privaten Dinner überraschte, leckeres lokalen Essen und tolle Safaris mit einem sehr erfahrenen und engagierten Ranger.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

João Guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente opção
O hotel é muito bom! A estrutura comum é simples mas muito completa. O staff do hotel é extremamente atencioso. A reserva onde se localiza o hotel é muito grande, muito bonita e podemos ver todos os animais. Uma ótima opção para quem quer experimentar uma experiência de safari! Os guias dos safáris são excelentes, sempre preocupados em proporcionar a melhor experiência. Os quartos são ótimos, muito confortáveis , com uma vista linda.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Tarragona

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Excepcional
Una experiencia unica. Un final muy feliz de nuestro viaje de 12 dias por ciudad del cabi y la ruta jardin. Un sitio relajante, con personas muy atentas, y unos safaris de tres horas que te conectan con la naturaleza.

10/10 Excellent

eduard

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10/10 Excellent

Ali, Stockholm

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Underbart ställe med grym mat och personal!
Vilket ställe!!! Vi spenderade 3 nätter på denna underbara lodge belägen i Amakhala Game Reserve. Hillsnek har endast 4 tält så var ute i god tid när ni bokar! Fantastisk god mat från morgon till kväll och allt ingår i upplägget. Vi hade utsikt över reservatet från vårt lyxiga tält. Kändes rätt sjukt att tälta med den lyxiga känslan som var i tältet. Personalen är så trevlig och serviceminded när det kommer till att få sina gäster att trivas. Man åker ut på två turer om dagen och får se massor av djur (lejon, geparder, noshörningar, elefanter, giraffer, zebror m.m.). Stanna 2-3 nätter för att få uppleva så mycket som möjligt och njuta av detta underbara ställe! Vår guide Byron var grym och passionerad över sitt jobb, så kul. Har ni chansen att åka hit så tveka inte!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
tolle Safari - 4/5 big Five animals auf 4 Game drives gesehen! WLAN ging nur in der Lobby- aber man ist ja auch nicht dort um das WLAN dauerhaft zu benutzen