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    Amakhala Bukela Game Lodge

    Amakhala Game Reserve, Eastern Cape

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    Overview

    Five star rated Bukela Game Lodge is a romantic and secluded safari destination tucked away into indigenous trees and bushes at the top of a hidden valley at Amakhala Game Reserve. Our tranquil Lodge and suites are the perfect setting for the intimate guest experiences for which we are renowned.

    Connected by a wooden walkway, our thatched suites offer a remarkable private wildlife-viewing experience. Indulge in sumptuous high teas, private candlelit dinners or exciting fireside boma dinners under African stars. And as you fall asleep, hear the silence broken by the unmistakeable sounds of elephant and buffalo making their stately progress through the unfenced camp. It is our privilege to create moments like these, and to share them with you.

    Our lodge may also be booked exclusively as a restful and beautiful venue for small team-building events and conferences.

    Bukela Game Lodge Rooms
    The main lodge comprises of a reception, dining and sitting area with a central fireplace which is always welcome in winter, a media and library area with Internet, games and books and a large wooden pool deck overlooking a small dam frequented by buffalo.

    The four Suites and ten Luxury Safari Tents are each individually styled in African simplicity while never compromising on luxury, sleeps 2 guests and are privately located separate to the main lodge. Each suite is well appointed for a guests’ optimal comfort with every amenity including large, en suite bathrooms each with an indoor and outdoor shower for the more adventurous, a private wooden deck, bar fridge and hot drink amenities.

    Beds are King size or 2 singles depending on guest requirement. All our suites are luxurious but the “honeymoon suite” with a huge four poster mahogany bed is a particularly intimate space and can be reserved for any special occasion.

    About Amakhala Game Reserve

    The Amakhala Game Reserve is a unique conservation initiative that allows animals to be re-introduced to the area where they once roamed freely and so contributing to the conservation of our natural heritage. It is located about 50 minutes’ drive from Port Elizabeth and approximately 9-hours from Cape Town or 748km via the N2 (National Road).

    Amakhala Game Reserve is named after the Xhosa word meaning Aloes, the prolific indigenous plant found in the uniquely diverse Eastern Cape province. Steeped in history and beauty, this 7000- hectare game reserve creates an ideal environment for an unforgettable safari and an intimate experience of the varied landscape, including breath-taking views of the Bushman's River.

    The Amakhala Game Reserve offers a range of morning and evening safaris and other activities to enable visitors to experience the fascinating flora, fauna and birdlife of the Eastern Cape. This is your opportunity to return to nature.

    Go on game drives in an open Land Rover in search of wildlife including lion, black and white rhino, elephant, cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, black wildebeest, zebra, tortoise and over 16 antelope species, or take a night drive with cheese and wine sundowners before searching for the elusive nocturnal animals such as lynx, porcupine and spring hare.

    Relax on a slow river cruise down the Bushman’s River. The riverine bushveld offers excellent bird watching with a good chance of seeing the majestic African Fish Eagle and all three species of Kingfisher. Amongst the game drinking at the river’s edge, the rare Cape Clawless Otter might also be sighted.

    Surrounding attractions include the Shamwari Game Reserve (5 min), Addo Elephant Park (30 min), Grahamstown (40 min), the Sunshine Coast with its stunning beaches (45 min), and historical Settler villages such as Sidbury and Salem.

     

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    Reserve
    • Name
      Amakhala Game Reserve, Eastern Cape
    • Size
      8,500 hectares
    Children

    12+ welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Air Conditioner
    • Outside Shower
    • Wi-Fi
    • Pool
    • Spa Treatments
    • Bush Walks
    • Not Child Friendly
    • Big 5
    • Cellphone Signal
    • No Off Road
    • Camp Unfenced
    • In Room Fireplace
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    • Eastern Cape
    Why We Love It
    • Intimate and romantic Suites furnished with spa baths, 4-poster beds and private viewing decks
    • Main lodge overlooks an active waterhole
    • Within easy driving distance of Port Elizabeth’s airport and other points of interest in the area
    • Offers seclusion and relaxation thanks to its private location in the Reserve
    • No children under 12 years, so perfect for honeymooners
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    Details
    • 4 Suites
      10 Luxury Safari Tents

    • Setting: Overlooking a small Dam
    Activities
    • Bush Walks, on request
    • Star Gazing
    • River Cruise on the Bushman’s River
    • Night Drives
    • Birding
    • Wilderness Walks
    • Horse Trails
    • Archery
    • Spa Treatments
    • Fishing
    Children

    12+ welcome

    Guests per Safari Vehicle

    8 Guests

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    Rates
    • Per person per night sharing
    • From
      R 3,703
    • Normal selling rate
      R 8,100
    • Save up to
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    • Validity Date
      Valid from 23 May 2025 until 31 August 2025
    • Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Luxury en-suite accommodation
    • All meals and snacks
    • Two game drives per day in open safaris vehicles
    Closest Airport

    Port Elizabeth International Airport

    Drive Time

    45 minutes from Port Elizabeth Airport
    40 minutes from Grahamstown
    2 hours from East London

    Reserve
    • Name
      Amakhala Game Reserve, Eastern Cape
    • Size
      8,500 hectares
    Location
    • Bukela Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve, Addo, Paterson, South Africa

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    • Eastern Cape
    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing, unless otherwise stated
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All accommodation will be subject to availability
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
    • Childminding is generally at an additional cost
    • For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
    Children

    12+ welcome

    Important Notes
    • A Conservation Levy of R 210 per adult & R 105 per child (3 - 11 years) per night, is applicable to all reservations.
    • All fees quoted are subject to change & will either be pre-paid or settled directly to the Lodge on departure.

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