Woodbury Tented Camp – Amakhala Game Reserve

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

Property highlights

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About this property

Located in the heart of the Amakhala Game Reserve, Woodbury Tented Camp offers an authentic outdoor experience in safari tents. The camp overlooks the ancient floodplain of the Bushmans River. The en suite canvas tents have a patio and offer views of the valley. Each has a built-in shower, hot running water and electricity. All meals and drinks are included in the rates at Woodbury. Guests can relax in the thatched entertainment area, which is located in the centre of the camp or sit by the camp fire. Activities at Woodbury Tented Camp include game and bird viewing in the Amakhala Game Reserve. 2 game drives per night are also included within the rates. Grahamstown is 45 km away from the camp and Port Elizabeth Airport is 80 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Simone
Germany Germany
“We had a perfect stay! We loved our game drives - thank you Craig you are an amazing guide and so knowledgeable. It was also a perfect place for our 7-year- old son. Tents are clean, food is good and stuff is very friendly.”
Hartley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The whole experience was excellent! Our nature guide Johan was so passionate and shared a wealth of information about the animals and the area. They also helped us celebrate our 60th birthdays on one of the drives which was lovely”
Sabeeha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything- the location, the vibe, the setting , the staff. Everything was perfect The staff were so welcoming. Frankie was new but she was great and seemed knowledgeable. Dianne was really kind and let us hang around the camp on the day we...”
Hagemann
South Africa South Africa
“The manager and team of the Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve made our engagement the best possible experience we could have dreamed of! Exceptional service, extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic game ranger, delicious food, amazing...”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We absolutely loved our stay at Woodbury. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We loved the ability to watch the wildlife from the dining room decking. Special mention to Jesse our safari guide for making our first safari such a fantastic...”
Wendy
Netherlands Netherlands
“Nice location, great wildlife and very friendly people”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The accommodation, the food, the ambience and the staff. We couldn’t fault anything.”
Andrea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had no idea what a private reserve safari experience would be like. This experience was exceptional. I expected it to be busy and commercial, but it was intimate and friendly and personal. Just 24 guests who quickly became friends round the...”
Duss
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful setting, very well organised and super service! Great animal sightings! So close to nature!”
Lauren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The tent is great and very comfortable with air conditioning as well as electric blankets. Our ranger was very knowledgable and taught us lots of interesting facts. We were only there for 2 game drives but got to see cheetahs, rhinos, elephants,...”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 9,963 reviews from 19 properties
19 managed properties

Property information

Woodbury Tented Camp is an intimate, three-star bush camp located on the spectacular Amakhala Game Reserve and run by the Gush family, who have lived on the land for five generations. Many of our staff have grown up in the area and take pride in ensuring that your African safari experience is a memorable one. Tucked into a secluded hillside thicket overlooking the ancient floodplain of the Bushman's River, Woodbury Tented Camp is one of the hidden jewels of the Eastern Cape. Ten comfortable en-suite tents on raised bases, each with its own private deck, allow guests to enjoy a rare intimacy with nature. Each tent has hot running water, the option of king-size or twin beds and electric blankets for those cosy evenings. Also in the portfolio are two family tents which connect via a balcony, allowing families to enjoy the African bush together. Twice daily game drives with one of our friendly and professional guides offer the chance for exciting Big Five game viewing and unforgettable sundowners in the bush. Camp life is centred around the thatch-and-canvas dining and lounge area, with its expansive deck overlooking the Woodbury plain.

Neighbourhood information

Grahamstown This 1820 Settler city is only 30 minutes’ drive from Woodbury Lodge. Grahamstown is situated in Frontier Country and maintains its small-town Victorian charm. Beautifully restored and preserved historical buildings line the streets and it is here that you will find the 1820 Settlers Monument erected to commemorate contributions made by the British settlers who settled in the area. Port Alfred & Kenton-on-Sea Port Alfred and Kenton-on-Sea are the heart of the sunshine coast. This scenic coastal town with beautiful beaches makes Port Alfred a popular holiday destination both nationally and internationally. Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth is just an hour’s drive from Woodbury Lodge, overlooking Algoa Bay and is known as the “Friendly City”. Addo Elephant Park Now the third largest national park in South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park has expanded to conserve a wide range of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna and flora, just 50Km away

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00 to 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The rate includes all meals and drinks and 2 game drives per night stay.

Please note that children under the age of 6 cannot be accommodated at Woodbury Tented Camp.

Please note compulsory conservation and park fees are applicable and excluded from the rates. Please contact the property in advance, prior to arrival for these charges.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Woodbury Tented Camp – Amakhala Game Reserve in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.