Accommodation

The farmhouse stands tall and its demanding presence will certainly catch your eye. The lodge is homely with an inviting and warm atmosphere, ensuring guests feel welcomed. The restored farmhouse boasts spacious and beautifully decorated suites. The well appointed suites provide stunning views over the reserve, and are perfect for guests to relax in. Guests will enjoy a well furnished suite, crisp fresh linen and bright walls creating an open space. The twin rooms are spaced out perfectly ensuring guests have the comfort of any top-class accommodation.

Activities

Fantastic wildlife, including the renowned Big 5, isa common sight within the Amakhala Game Reserve. Lasting anywhere from three to four hours, game drives, offered by Carnarvon Dale, are an excellent way to observe the wildlife. Game drives take place in the neighbouring Shamwari Private Game Reserve as well. As well as game drives, guests can also enjoy guided bush walks where they will discover a plethora of small mammals, insects, birds as well as a variety of plants. The guides are eager to teach you about the stunning South African bushland, so do not hesitate to ask questions.

“Carnarvon Dale is an old colonial farm house which retains the character of colonial times. Guests, a maximum of four, stay in a separate building with two bedrooms and a sitting room all furnished in traditional style. It is comfortable and the rooms have private facilities. There is a lovely all round veranda too. Staying for two nights at this lodge meant that we could have a safari in both Amakala and Shamwari game reserves. These are two very different reserves, both well worth visiting. Our hosts and ranger were excellent. Thank you for a lovely stay.” –Valmol

“The lodge was like staying in a colonial home very clean and comfortable with an amazing bed!! Going on safari was everything and more than I had dreamed about for a long time Shamwari and amakhala game reserves both provided views of all the animals we had wanted to see roaming free and living how they should. We will never forget our trip to South Africa and our stay at Carnarvon Dale at the end of our trip was just the icing on the cake.”  –Lawrenco

“We’ve just had an unbelievable stay at Carnarvon Dale lodge and 2 days of safaris with the Amakhala reserve… Saw some exceptional sights including a cheetah chase and some wallowing hippos! The hosts and rangers are top notch… Hospitality was excellent and the accommodation way surpassed our expectations. We’ve had so much fun and also learned lots. Great value for money. Would recommend to anyone looking for an authentic safari experience.” –Johead