Trudi and Brent Snyman have created an absolute haven for the tired city person looking for a retreat. Their attention to detail is exceptional. The food is out of this world and the rooms are comfortable and attractive. Your every need is catered for.

Amazian was just that. My family and I booked 3 nights over Christmas and we were spoiled with wonderful food, great hospitality and a relaxing environment. Trudie and Brent are attentive but discreet...sharing company at times but giving us our space. The rooms were very comfortable and the combination of quiet nights, good beds and fresh mountain air meant we... More

The warm welcome by Trudie and Brent, professional staff and fantastic attention to detail was complemented by exceptionally presented meals and delightful deserts which gave the impression of being in paradise, not to mention the beautiful and comfortable rooms. The location of the Lodge and beautiful scenery made for very special and memorable Sundowner Cocktails! Brent, being a wine connoisseur... More

My wife and I recently had our honeymoon at Amazian Mountain and RIver Lodge; What an out of this world experience it had been. Apart from the location of the lodge which is priceless to say the least, the dedication to service excellence, housekeeping, safety and management of the Lodge, friendliness of all staff members, was first class to say... More

I have known Trudie and Brent Snyman for many years, this latest endeavor of their first class perfectionist, quality controlled, commitment to be of service, to bring comfort, to bring relaxation, to bring enjoyment and bring joy to their clientele - is unsurpassed for me...... they never fail to disappoint and in my opinion have an intriguing and wonderful and... More

If you are ever in the mountains of KwaZulu Natal you need to stop in and meet Brent and Trudy. The lodge is set on the side of a hill with a beautiful view of the river and the scenery is food for the soul. If you are keen on fly-fishing this stretch of water on the Umzimkulu will have... More

We stayed at Amazian for three nights on our honeymoon. It was pretty expensive by our budget, but we decided to splash out for 3 of our 15 nights. It was odd. Hugely pretentious in fact. Perhaps we should have known by the name. The first sign was that the sign by the dirt road looked tacky. We drove up... More

The first time we went to Amazian Mountain River Lodge was in April 2011, and that was a fantastic experience. In November 2011,we went once again and this time on our honeymoon,! All that I can say is Amazing and Amazing once again! If I may add, I have never eaten so many variety of foods (Cooked by the brilliant... More

We have just come back from a wonderful relaxing week spent at Amazian Lodge. Trudie and Brent are fantastic hosts and are always very attentive to one's needs. Trudie is a Cordon Bleu qualified chef and her meals were absolutely "amazian!" My only comment other than fantastic prepared meals, is perhaps the portions were too large........but we really enjoyed well... More