Pakamisa, ultimate horse riding safari
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve
Pongola KwaZulu Natal

Pakamisa - the name in Zulu means "to lift up" and we assure our guests that their spirits will soar in this African Shangri-La. We offer discerning visitors luxury, comfort and security with top class European cuisine amidst pristine African wilderness.

The Lodge | The Suites | Dining | Conferences | Horses | Activities | Enquiry

01 May 08 - 30 September 08 R 1 110.00 per person sharing per night
01 October 08 – 30 April 09 R 1 620.00 per person sharing per night
01 May 09 – 30 September 09 R 1 380.00 per person sharing per night
Children 0 - 4 Free

 Children  5 - 11

50% of adult rate
Rates including:
full board accommodation in a luxury suite with gourmet cuisine, daily game drives, Walking safari, one Horse ride per day, Clay Target Shooting, Archery, Taxes, fees and tourism levy
rates are priced at per person sharing per night, subject to availability, terms and condtions apply
Valid: 30 September 09

Pakamisa is majestically positioned in the spectacular mountainous region of northern Zululand in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province; the hotel is some 15 km south-west of the small town Pongola and is situated in the middle of its own extensive and private Game Reserve.

The Lodge:
Superbly located on the high plateau of the Pakamisa Mountain, Pakamisa Lodge affords breathtaking views over the evergreen valley and plains of the Pongola River and the surrounding mountains.

Guests can appreciate and enjoy the exclusive, intimate atmosphere, especially as accommodation is limited to a maximum of 16 guests. The unique Italo-Spanisharchitecture and style of the Pakamisa Lodge blends the finest of European and African ambience.

Pakamisa Private Game ReserveThe impressive Main House, with an eclectic mix of African and European art and antiques, offers the finest atmosphere for either quiet relaxation or socializing with friends and other guests.

  • Meet new friends around the grand fireplace in the spacious Living Room.
  • Choose a good book from the extensive Hotel Library
  • Sip a cocktail in the cosy Hunter's Bar
  • Relax and enjoy wonderful music on the sweeping terrace with its panoramic views
  • Our pool terrace, offers light snacks and exotic drinks

Suites:
The eight spacious, tastefully-decorated suites offer the highest standards for comfort and complete relaxation. Each suite, comprising a bedroom, lounge, deluxe-bathroom(bath, shower, two basins and separate toilet), wardrobe and own veranda, is fully equipped with in-room electronic safe, mini-bar and tea/coffee facilities. Each suite has been individually styled after an African animal, a theme picked up in valuablepaintings and local artefacts.

Dining:
Luxury safari accommodation in KwaZulu NatalThe elegant El Prado restaurant with its reputation for pleasing the most fastidious gourmet strives for perfection in hospitality, entertainment and fine dining:

  • From a sumptuous breakfast up to a light lunch
  • Afternoon tea and sundowners
  • Romantic alfresco dining on the covered veranda
  • Gala Diner with concert entertainment
  • The cuisine, as well as the wines and liquors from our cellar, are of the highest international standards.

Seminars and Conferences:
You tell us your requirements, and we will organize all facilities for you in this unique and beautiful setting.
The lodge has at its disposal all the latest technical equipment, including audio-visual facilities, to ensure a smooth-running event. Please request our special rates for seminars and conferences and our block-booking conditions.

Pakamisa Private Game Reserve:
Pakamisa Private Game Reserve, in which the Pakamisa Lodge is situated, comprises horse back safari'sa pristine malaria free wilderness area of some 2500 hectares. Access to the reserve is restricted, enabling guests at Pakamisa to enjoy the exclusive experience of natural African bushveld Guests can expect to see leopard, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck, red hartebeest, warthog, bushpig, kudu, nyala, impala, bushbuck, common reedbuck, mountain reedbuck, grey and red duiker, steenbuck, klipspringer, baboon as well as many smaller mammals, predators and reptiles. The bird life, too, is prolific and varied.

Horses:
Horse lovers will be impressed by our Pakamisa Arabian Stud.

The Arabian horses, originally born and bred in Andalusia, Spain, by Isabella von Stepski, renowned internationally as an Arabian expert. Isabella transported her entire stud from Spain to this special corner of Africa where these noble horses are thriving well. The first generation of the African-born Arabians are already galloping across the endless pastures. All horses are worked under saddle and the proud breeder is only to happy to arrange riding excursions with the entire herd for guests with equestrian interest.

Horse-back safaris, through the Game Reserve provide guests with a unique and unforgettable experience. An elegant but comfortable lounge and veranda at the Pakamisa Stables invite riders and their friends to enjoy pre-ride drinks and snacks as Pongola, KwaZulu Natalwell as a delicious dinner in a very special setting at the end of a day in the saddle.

Other activities:

  • game drives
  • guided walks
  • bird watching
  • golf
  • sight seeing tours
  • fishing
  • shooting at the shooting range

 


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PO Box 770
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2153
Gauteng
Phone: 011 886 18 22
031 762 2050
Email: travel@kdr.co.za

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