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Bukela Game Lodge offers a boutique Big Five safari experience less than an hour away from Port Elizabeth in the malaria-free Amakhala Game Reserve.
The lodge is family-owned and operated, and it prides itself on providing luxury accommodation, warm hospitality, and impeccable service.
The five Luxury Safari Tents are built on raised wooden decks and feature a spacious bedroom, en-suite bathrooms complete with a spa bath and both indoor and outdoor showers, an open-plan lounge, air conditioning, electric blankets, a minibar, and a wraparound viewing deck accessible from two sides of the tent.
The thatched Luxury Honeymoon Suite includes a large four-poster king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom complete with a spa bath and both indoor and outdoor showers, a central fireplace for romantic evenings, air conditioning, underfloor heating, a private wooden deck, a bar fridge, and hot drink amenities.
The three thatched Luxury King/Twin Suites offer either a twin or king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom complete with a spa bath and both indoor and outdoor showers, a central fireplace for romantic evenings, air conditioning, underfloor heating, a private wooden deck, a bar fridge, and hot drink amenities.
Activities offered at the lodge or nearby include open vehicle game drives, guided bush walks, boat cruises, birding safaris, archery, fishing, and stargazing.
Amakhala Bukela Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a luxury safari experience in the African bush.
Time is luxury. We streamline your choices for the perfect safari.
✅ Free travel insurance before 30 Nov 2025
✅ An expert will reach out to you within 24 hours
✅ SAFARI.COM voted Africa's Leading Safari Company in the World Travel Awards 2024 + 2025
✅ Same price as booking direct, with expert care included
✅ With you before, during and after your safari
✅ We handle it all. Flights, transfers, lodging & activities

October 24, 2025
Top Notch Company
This is a top notch company to do business with. From the very first email to our booking, the response time is always superb. Cayla, who was our agent was so professional and answered all our questions with great detail. She even went over and above securing us a deal on our Safari of one night free which saved us a good amount of money. I would highly recommend them for your booking if you are looking for a company that believes in taking care of their customer.
October 5, 2025
Easy and efficient communication
Easy and efficient communication, friendly staff. Very helpful.
October 2, 2025
We recently booked a trip combining a…
We recently booked a trip combining a week in Cape Town at your Waterfront Resort, finalising our last days at you Safari Reservations. This is for my Mums 72nd birthday, and from the very first interaction, Cayla made it such a wonderful experience. She is incredibly responsive, patient, and knowledgeable-answering every question we had and guiding us through the planning process with genuine care. Thank you for helping us give my Mum a birthday she’ll never forget. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to mark such a special milestone !
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