Leeuwenbosch Country House located in the malaria free Amakhala Game Reserve, a game reserve between Addo Elephant National park and Shamwari in the Eastern Cape of South Africa is a gracious colonial country house set amidst beautiful indigenous gardens, offering guesthouse accommodation and a family safari experience steeped in settler history.
Three star rated Leeuwenbosch Country House is a gracious colonial country house set amidst beautiful indigenous gardens, offering a family safari experience steeped in settler history.
The Country House ( 5 suites) on Leeuwenbosch caters for the whole family. We offer two family suites, baby sitting services and a children’s programme.Shearer’s Lodge has been beautifully converted into four luxury en–suite rooms, three twins and one really special honeymoon suite and surrounded by indigenous gardens.
Accommodation at Leeuwenbosch includes the historic Country House and the newer Shearers Lodge Suites. The Country House, built in 1908, offers five spacious en-suite bedrooms, and is layered with a collection of historical images, documents, and furniture dating back to the 1800s. Set back from the Country House, Shearers Lodge offers four more contemporary double suites, overlooking a cool low-roofed verandah and tranquil swimming pool.
The Country House ( 5 suites) on Leeuwenbosch caters for the whole family. We offer two family suites, baby sitting services and a children’s programme.Shearer’s Lodge has been beautifully converted into four luxury en–suite rooms, three twins and one really special honeymoon suite and surrounded by indigenous gardens.
Savour a quiet moment in the dim stillness of the 19th-century stone chapel. Enjoy high tea in the shade of the verandah. Sit late into the night in the convivial stone-walled cellar bar. This wonderful homestead has been in the Fowlds family for five generations, and the family takes great pleasure in sharing its remarkable Southern African family heritage with you.
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Riveting game drives on this South Africa vacation present guests with breathtaking views of the wildlife at Amakhala Game Reserve, which include Rhino, Elephant, Cheetah, Buffalo, Giraffe, Black Wildebeest, Zebra, tortoise and over 16 antelope species.On your South Africa vacation, experienced rangers accompany guests on all excursions, providing them with in-depth information about the area and its inhabitants. Relaxation at its best can be enjoyed with a slow river cruise down the Bushman's River.Exceptional bird viewing and sightings of game drinking at the river's edge can be enjoyed on your South Africa vacation while canoeing on the river. Visit the famous Shamwari Game Reserve, situated next to Amakhala Game Reserve, for the opportunity of finding Lion on your South Africa vacation.
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Based on 293 reviews
5
Location
4.8
Sleep Quality
4.8
Rooms
4.5
Service
4.8
Value
4.7
Cleanliness
4.7
Published Tue, Feb 28, 2026
We loved our stay here. Rooms were large, comfortable and clean. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. All staff were very friendly and very efficient. Best of all was our guide out on...
Published Mon, Feb 28, 2026
Beautiful old Country house on the Game reserve. Fantastic staff , great views , peaceful and so interesting.
Published Mon, Jan 31, 2026
This was my second stay at Leeuwenbosch Country House on the Amakhala Game Reserve and my wife and I had a most enjoyable stay. The game drives with Liam were excellent, very informative and we saw...
