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Amafu Forest Lodge

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A pool area with a thatched-roof building, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A wooden deck with two green folding chairs and a small table, overlooking a scenic landscape with trees and a sunset.
A wooden deck leading to a grassy area with trees and a mountain in the background.
Luxury Cottage, Mountain View, Mountainside | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi
A rustic building with a thatched roof, surrounded by large rocks and various succulent plants.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Mare Street, Kampersrus, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1371
  • Place, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Reptile Centre
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Mountain View

A rustic building with a thatched roof, surrounded by large rocks and various succulent plants.

Comfort Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 98 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Mountain View

A rustic building with a thatched roof, surrounded by a landscaped garden with rocks and various shrubs.

Comfort Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A rustic building with a wooden balcony, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

Comfort House, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 236 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 5 Large Single Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lush landscape.

Ituri Tent 01 (8)

  • Valley view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lush landscape.

Ituri Tent 02 (9)

  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Pool Access

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Double Room

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Loft

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Amafu Forest Lodge

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this lodge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance.
Amafu Forest Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

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

During your stay at Amafu Forest Lodge, you'll be close to Mariepskop. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • 3.3 miles (5.4 km) from Selati Nature Reserve and 6 miles (9.7 km) from Madrid Game Farm
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Amafu Forest Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Hoedspruit lodge.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Amafu Forest Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
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 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 140 for adults and from ZAR 95 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Amafu Forest Lodge Hoedspruit
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Amafu Forest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely amazing place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amafu is gorgeous! Vanessa and Pledge were very helpful. The location is beautiful, exactly what I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Start with the good things...the setting is beautiful and the receptionist was very kind. The roads were well maintained and parking was easy. The place has a lot of potential. The disappointing issue was that the Expedia listing is not accurate and the owners were completely non-responsive. The restaurant is not open as described in the listing (breakfast is provided, though). Also, the tent I booked said it had a private pool. That was not the case at all. The listing for both tents listed a private pool but it was only available to one of them. That would not have been bad if the owner had given me the courtesy of a response. When I brought it up, they ignored my message. I know they read it from the read receipt. Later, when the power went out, I notified them. No response until morning when they curtly informed me of the time it came on (just maybe 10 minutes later). Coincidentally, I was fully aware of that time and didn't intend my message as a complaint. I felt they were offended by it since they didn't respond until 8 hours later. Finally, the 3 spiders in my sheets were the last straw. It was a tent, so maybe understandable, but I did not feel confident that I found them all. I checked out early and they obviously did not offer a refund. I did notify Expedia of the listing discrepancies and they attempted to contact the owners with no success. Beautiful place, but know what you are getting. As an experienced traveller, this is the first negative review of my life.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traumhafte Lage mit nettem Personal
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Le cadre exceptionnel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely deluxe tent with a spectacular view. No luck tho and staff was unseen for the entire stay. Pool was very dirty and restaurant was close. The tent was great tho and we loved the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect getaway!

My family of three (wife, two year old daughter and myself) travelled to Hoedspruit for a weekend away. We stayed in the family cottage and were very impressed with the cleanliness of the cottage and the property. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, with our cottage cleaned on the second day, without having to ask. The property has great views on offer, but also has amazing cycads, which we enjoyed looking at on a walk around the property. The pool is perfect and again offers that real feeling of peacefulness, while you cool off from the higher temperatures. We loved our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
We enjoyed our stay at Amafu very much, it is a very relaxing environment with a spectacular view, the staff are very friendly and the food is very tasty indeed. However we just found the luxury tents needing a little extra cleaning and maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from the chalets is absolutely amazing! Was only there for 1 night but really wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clercio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tenda super agradavel e com uma vista espetacular

A regiao do hotel tem uma vista muito bonita para a savana e as reservas na regiao. Ha uma piscina ao lado do bar/restaurante e alguns quartos tem piscina tambem. Eu estive na barraca do hotel (tenda), muito confortavel, com camas, ar condicionado, banheiro e uma pequena cozinha. Cama excelente assim como as tolhas e roupa de cama. O jantar no hotel estava muito bom, tudo preparado na hora por um staff simpatico. O bar funciona self-service onde voce escolhe, pega e anota seu consumo para pagamento no final. Ficamos sem energia por 3 horas, mas esse é um problema constante em toda regiao.um Precisa de carro para chegar nele, nao sei se ha transportes publicos que cheguem nele.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great food, nice scenery and overall a great experience. Two small issues we had included no wifi in the chalet and the pool was green and had frogs swimming around for a couple days which meant we couldn't go for a dip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wunderschönen Lodge

Sehr schön Lodge. Super freundlich und hilfsbereite Leute. Sehr zu empfehlen. Jederzeit wieder.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet getaway.

If you Need a break from the hustle and bustle then spend a night or two tucked away here. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Safe place to stay, no worries at all.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Smangaliso

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Filipa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort