Amafu Forest Lodge

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.2

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About this property

Nestled on the foothills of the Mariepskop Mountains in the Blyde River Canyon area and 16 mi outside of Hoedspruit, Amafu Forest Lodge offers a rim-flow pool and restaurant. The Orpen Gate to Kruger National Park is 37 mi from the property. The lodge offers well-appointed cottages and tented accommodations. Each comes with kitchen facilities, seating area and private bathroom. Guests can enjoy mountain and garden view from the room. Amafu Forest Lodge has an alfresco bar and the restaurant serves local cuisine. Guests can relax by the fire at the Boma. Barbecues can be organized. Activities in the surrounding areas include mountain biking, hiking and river rafting on the Blyde River. The Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Center is 3.1 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Anderson
South Africa South Africa
“This was a tranquil piece of paradise nestled in the base of the mountains. It was easy to get there, Pledge was an amazing host and the check-in / check-out was smooth. We felt right at home to relax, swim and braai! Would definitely recommend...”
Lebo
South Africa South Africa
“It was nice and quiet. Woke up to the forest being right nect door. Very good value for money. The water was ALWAYS hot which is a plus in my books. Very safe also. The braai area is very nicely constructed.”
Jeremy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very kind and nice and the location on the side of a beautiful mountain is outstanding”
Fineberg
South Africa South Africa
“Everything!!! Pledge was AMAZING We will be back with friends and definitely hire the tents again Just incredible views and beautiful property. Tasty breakfast and we loved everything about our stay”
Smit
South Africa South Africa
“Had a great time, so relaxing. Staff was exceptional, so friendly and welcoming. Will be back, for sure”
Dewald
South Africa South Africa
“The view is stunning. A good tip, if you sleep over here make sure you wake up early to watch the sunrise”
Lufuno
South Africa South Africa
“It was easy to find location to Amafu through Google map”
Naomi
South Africa South Africa
“I liked everything from the staff, accommodation, facility, weather, everything.”
Kgodiso
South Africa South Africa
“The property was clean ,comfortable and so refreshing.The stay there was good and perfect for couples 👌”
Xitsundzuxo
South Africa South Africa
“It’s in a very quiet! You get to relax and have time out from the busy world. The swimming pool is gorgeous”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Rainforest Café
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

Amafu Forest Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 06:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. That's about $29. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 13 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 300 per child, per night
14 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 400 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Amafu Forest Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded by bank transfer if there's no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.