Amakhala Woodbury Tented Camp

Woodbury Tented Camp is one of the hidden jewels of the Eastern Cape. Tucked into the embracing hillside thicket with breath-taking views, overlooking the ancient floodplain of the Bushman's River. This intimate family run Camp allows a rustic and authentic personalized African safari experience.

Woodbury Tented Camp is an intimate, three-star bush camp located on the spectacular Amakhala Game Reserve and run by the Gush family, who have lived on the land for five generations. Many of our staff have grown up in the area and take pride in ensuring that your African safari experience is a memorable one.

The Camp consists of ten large comfortable en-suite tents all on raised bases, each with their own private decks, providing an intimacy with the bush like no other. Each tent has king size or twin beds at your request with hot running water and electricity, along with all of your amenities required to make your stay comfortable.

Camp life is centred around the thatch and canvas main dining and lounge area, with its expansive deck overlooking the Woodbury plains and waterhole. A wide variety of game species such as zebra, giraffe, buffalo and elephant fill the passing parade, while fish eagles soar overhead with their hauntingly call echoing across the valley.

In between drives soak up the sun while lazing on a recliner next to the pool; enjoy high tea of delicious freshly baked cakes, before venturing out onto the reserve for your next expedition. Of an evening guests can enjoy a drink around the sizzling boma fire under the breath-taking African skies discussing the days adventures and the unknown excitement of tomorrow.

Woodbury Tented Camp can accommodate 20 guests

Enjoy the Big-5 with a range of game viewing under guidance of professional Field Guides and other activities such as bush walks, night drives and horse trails are on offer.

Unfortunately, Woodbury Tented Camp does not cater for children under the age of 6 years old.

If you haven't found what you are looking for, have a look at our neighbouring 4-star Woodbury Lodge.

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.