Big 5 Day Safaris

Join a Guided Day Safari at Amakhala Game Reserve – Departing Daily from Hlosi Lodge!

Looking for an unforgettable safari adventure but short on time? Our guided Day Safaris are perfect for travellers with limited time who still want the thrill of the wild.

Departing daily from Hlosi Lodge, your journey into the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape begins just 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) — making it the ideal day trip for adventurers and nature lovers alike.

Hop aboard an open safari vehicle and let our expert ranger guide you through breathtaking landscapes, sharing stories of the land and its incredible wildlife. From awe-inspiring animal sightings to the untamed rhythm of the African bush, this is a day safari you’ll never forget.

Option 1: Half Day: includes 3 hour game drive, 2 course lunch with 2 local beverages

  • 01 Sept 2024 to 30 April 2026: R 2,150 per person
  • 01 May 2026 to 31 Aug 2026: R 2,150 per person

Book Your Half Day Safari

Option 2: Full Day: includes 3 hour game drive, 2 course lunch with 2 local beverages and 1.5 hour game drive

  • 01 Sept 2025 to 30 April 2026: R 2,750 per person

Book Your Full Day Safari

Call our reservations team on 021-424-1530 or email reservations@lionroars.com

Itinerary:
  • 09h30: – Arrive at the lodge for orientation and to meet your ranger
  • 10h00 – 13h00 – Guided Day Safari through Amakhala Game Reserve
  • 13h00 – 14h00 – Enjoy a delicious 2-course lunch at the lodge
  • 14h00 – 15h30 – Head out for a second 1.5-hour game drive for more unforgettable wildlife moments (Full-Day option only)

Child Policy:
  • Children 6 years plus welcome. 
  • A private game vehicle can be booked for groups with children under 6 yrs of age.
  • Get in touch with us for the rate. 
  • Subject to availability.

Cancellation Policy:
  • More than 7 days – no cancellation fee
  • 7 days or less – 25% cancellation fee
  • 3 days or less – 50% cancellation fee
  • 48 hours or less – 100% cancellation fee
T's & C's Apply:  Bookings are essential and must be made a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
Minimum requirement of 4 adults per confirmation.

Easily accessible from Port Elizabeth, Grahamstown and Addo, the Day Safaris run daily. Transfers may be arranged.

DIRECTIONS: 

  • Follow the N2 from Port Elizabeth towards Grahamstown for about 70 km.
  • Do not take the first R342 left to Paterson. Continue for 3 km and turn right onto the R342 towards Alexandria (Karel Landman Monument).
  • Enter through the security gate and follow signs to Hlosi Game Lodge (±5 km).
  • Park at the lodge where your guide will meet you.

LOCATION OF THE MAIN GATE: