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Amakhala Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Bukela Game Lodge

Wildlife Lodge

Trip Advisor Rating '.$item_trip.' Our Rating 9.6
 

Bukela Game Lodge, a luxurious haven in the malaria-free Amakhala Game Reserve, offers an intimate safari escape. Tucked among indigenous trees, it blends African simplicity with refined elegance.

Accommodation includes four exquisitely styled suites and ten luxury safari tents, each connected by wooden walkways and designed with air-conditioning, fireplaces, and private decks featuring outdoor seating and showers. The sun-soaked spa baths, opening onto trees vibrant with birdsong, provide a serene retreat, while the lodge's setting in a hidden valley ensures unparalleled wildlife views, with elephants and buffalo roaming freely through the unfenced camp.

All-inclusive dining elevates the experience, with sumptuous high teas, private candlelit dinners, or vibrant fireside boma dinners under a starlit African sky. The onsite bar serves refreshing drinks, perfect for unwinding after thrilling wildlife encounters. Two daily game drives, included in the rates, offer immersive explorations of the 7,500-hectare reserve, showcasing its rich biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes.

The lodge's outdoor swimming pool and panoramic views of the African bush create a tranquil ambiance for relaxation. Located 55 km from Addo Elephant Park, 60 km from Grahamstown, and 90 km from Port Elizabeth Airport in Forest Hill, Bukela Game Lodge delivers a seamless blend of romantic seclusion and luxurious safari adventure in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

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Activities

  • Archery
  • Walking Tours
  • Game Drives
  • Horse Riding

Wellness

  • 2 Outdoor Pools
  • Full Body Massage
  • Head Massage
  • Couples Massage
  • Neck Massage
  • Back Massage
  • Spa Facilities
  • Sun Umbrellas
  • Sun Loungers Or Beach Chairs
  • Massage
  • Spa And Wellness Centre

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5 rating
November 2025

What an amazing experience we had at the Amakhala Game Reserve staying at the Bukela Game Lodge. The lodge was beautiful and the “tents” were every bit as amazing as the pictures. Staff was very...

5 rating
November 2025

I can't recommend Bukela enough. The staff are simply incredible, we can't thank them enough for making our time there so special. A huge shoutout to B who made the game drives so fun and...

5 rating
November 2025

We had a fantastic time at Bukela Lodge, stayed for 2 nights but could happily have done more. The wildlife drives were the major highlight but the whole experience was special, the staff were so...

5 rating
November 2025

The service and staff were impecable. Nothing was too much trouble and everyone was polite, cheerful and extremely helpful. The game deives exceeded our expectations

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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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Jun
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Aug
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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CA$538 Per Person

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