Situated on the banks of the Bushman's River in a secluded corner of the Amakhala Game Reserve, HillsNek Safaris is an elegant and exclusive lodge that offers its guests complete privacy. With its location in a prime Big 5 area in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, the lodge offers an excellent wildlife experience, especially after a Garden Route self-drive holiday.

Explore this diverse area on morning and evening game drives in your 4X4 safari vehicle or go for guided walks with your private ranger. There are only four tents here, meaning very low visitor numbers throughout the year. HillsNek is an ideal option for a group of eight who want to book the entire camp to enjoy it all for themselves.

Highlights

• Set in the scenic Amakhala Game Reserve
• Private and secluded safari tent with only four tents
• Fantastic service from a friendly team
• Beautiful views over a river and the reserve
• Comfortable, spacious tents with indoor tubs and outdoor showers
• Book exclusively for a group of friends or family

Activities

• ANIMAL TRACKING EXPERIENCE
• BIRD WATCHING
• DAY TOURS
• GAME DRIVES
• GUIDED WALKS
• PRIVATE GAME-DRIVES
• RIVER CRUISES
• STAR GAZING

Rooms

Safari Tent

HillsNek Safaris has just four luxury safari-style canvas tents set on a large wrap-around wooden deck. Each of the en suite tents is connected to the main lodge by a raised wooden walkway and offers complete privacy and seclusion. The tent's canvas windows can be lifted and secured so you can enjoy the view from the comfort of your bed or the large ball-and-claw bathtub.

Each tent comes equipped with a king-sized bed, outdoor shower, indoor and outdoor sitting area, and a private dining area - perfect for romantic dinners by candlelight.

All tents have heaters and fans to ensure a comfortable temperature in the Eastern Cape's very mild climate.

Facilities

The swimming pool is situated on the main deck and is the ideal place to relax and soak up the sun.

You can also enjoy beautiful sunsets from the viewing decks that look out over the surrounding area while sipping on a drink from the bar.

Dining

Enjoy freshly prepared dishes by the camp's chef either at the main lodge or in the privacy of your tent. The thatched main lodge has an open-plan lounge, a bar with a sitting area, and a dining room with decks that offer spectacular views of the surrounding