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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.
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✅ Same price as booking direct, with expert care included
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April 6, 2026
Darren Robertson did a great job…very pleased with his assistance.
Darren Robertson did a great job…. Everything has gone smoothly so far…
March 25, 2026
Very prompt and helpful service by…
Very prompt and helpful service by Darren.
March 25, 2026
The booking experience with Safari.com…
The booking experience with Safari.com was painless. Happy to have chosen. Darren answered all my questions and helped with decision making.
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