Amakhala Bukela Game Lodge

Enquire Now

Get in touch

Check Availability

Enter your dates to check availability at:

Amakhala Bukela Game Lodge

Great news, there is availability!

Enter your details below and a travel advisor will get in touch

Thank you, we will be in touch shortly!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

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.

Highlights

  • The lodge facilities include a dining and sitting area with a central fireplace, a lounge area with a selection of books, and a large wooden pool deck overlooking a small waterhole frequently visited by buffalo, warthogs, and elephants.
  • Guests are treated to bush braais (barbecues) and special festivities in the outdoor boma area of the lodge.
  • The 7,500-hectare Amakhala Game Reserve is teeming with wildlife, including lions, herds of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs, and rhinos, to name only a few.

You Should Know

  • Bukela Game Lodge welcomes children 12 years and older.

The Details

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.

Price Includes

  • Accommodation, all meals, selected local beverages, and two game drives per day.
  • Our rates are per person sharing unless otherwise noted.
  • Single supplements may apply.
  • Request a quote or speak to one of our agents for the best and most current rates available.
Read more ›

Rates & Pricing

Stay Pay SPECIAL
Last minute SPECIAL
Combo SPECIAL
Family SPECIAL
Honeymoon SPECIAL
USD 570
no_special_present
USD 570
January 11th, 2026
to
April 30th, 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, selected house beverages and two game drives per day
ZAR
11170
ZAR
11170
ZAR
May 1st, 2026
to
July 31st, 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, selected house beverages and two game drives per day
ZAR
9320
ZAR
9320
ZAR
August 1st, 2026
to
December 19th, 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, selected house beverages and two game drives per day
ZAR
11170
ZAR
11170
ZAR
December 20th, 2026
to
January 10th, 2027
All Inclusive - All meals, selected house beverages and two game drives per day
ZAR
12830
ZAR
12830
ZAR
  • Single supplements may apply
  • If you are able to find a better price let us know and we will match it
  • Speak to a safari specialist for the best rates available
100% REFUNDABLE BOOKING
For a limited period we are offering free travel insurance on all bookings which can make them fully refundable.
No items found.

Location and getting there

Plan Your Dream Safari

You can also call on 1-888-SAFARIS
(Toll-free in the U.S. & Canada)

We’ll coordinate trip details and send your custom quote to this address.
Used only for trip coordination - no sales calls.
Example: 14 – 21 Nov 2025 · 2 adults · departing NYC · “Big Five” focus

No obligation • Expert reply within 24 h
View our privacy policy

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Time is luxury. We streamline your choices for the perfect safari.

✅   Free travel insurance before 24 April 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

Thank You

To help us assist you better, could you quickly let us know what you’ve found most challenging about planning a safari?

We look forward to creating an unforgettable experience for you!

Thank You for Sharing Your Feedback

Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us better understand your needs and provide the best possible service.

A consultant will be in touch shortly. For the fastest response, please feel free to contact us via WhatsApp.

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Meet our resident expert

Get in touch with Darren, who can book all aspects of your trip including flights, lodging and transfers. For fastest response get in touch on WhatsApp.
Darren Robertson

What our guests say about Darren

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…
Lester spencer
,
US
March 25, 2026
Very prompt and helpful service by…
Very prompt and helpful service by Darren.
Chris Osmond
,
GB
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.
Sara Dutton
,
USD
Start Planning

Customer Testimonials

A Curated Collection of Africa's Finest

Crafting your journey from a curated portfolio of Africa's 500+ finest lodges and operators.

VIP service
Your own personal safari specialist
20 years in business
Attention to every detail
Relationships with 500+ operators through Africa
Safari specialists available 24/7
59,000+ customers and counting
Read more