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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 25 March 2026
✅ Expert safari advice in as little as 15 minutes
✅ 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

February 22, 2026
I have been so pleased with the…professionalism and timely communication of the entire staff and especially Cayla.
I have been so pleased with the professionalism of Cayla and the entire staff who assisted us with our upcoming Safari, Their response time to answering communication is top notch and very timely. I wouldn’t book with any other Safari company.
January 17, 2026
So far absolutely excellent service
So far absolutely excellent service! We travel tomorrow to safari lodge so will keep in touch.
November 20, 2025
Great company to deal with
Great company to deal with. Super efficient and responsive .
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