Bukela Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve
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Getaway Summary
RATE guide:
From R3980pp nightly depending on number of guests and season
GETAWAY TYPE
Hotel
What We Say
This stunning lodge offers four suites, each individually styled with an African flavour, set amongst a 5-star luxury setting. Tucked away between indigenous trees and bushes at the top of a hidden valley, this has the perfect setting for an intimate getaway. Each suite is separate from the main lodge, which you access via a network of wooden walkways. The suites themselves are comfortable, to say the least, with large bathrooms, each having a spa bath overlooking the African bush, indoor and outdoor showers, a central fireplace and a private deck. The beds are either king size or two singles, depending on what you ask for. And then there's the honeymoon suite which has a huge four poster bed - what more could you want?!
To keep you busy there are morning & afternoon game drives through the Amakhala Game Reserve, a massive 18,000 acres bush and trees where you'll see the "big-5" animals, and countless other species ... zebra, giraffe, antelope .. the list goes on.
This is truly a remarkable place, you wont be disappointed.
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TripAdvisor ® Traveller Reviews
"Book it"
18 Jun 2025
By Olivia C
"We can not express enough how amazing our trip was to Bukela! From the moment we arrived everyone was just amazing and welcoming and really made us feel at home. It was my husbands 30th and they made..."
"Beautiful Bukela"
14 Jun 2025
By Mozella P, Los Angeles, California
"Had an amazing start from our arrival to departure. The staff was exceptional. Very attentive and interactive. Excellent food service, tastefully prepared. Room was spacious and very clean. My driver..."
"Wonderful Memories"
06 Jun 2025
By Tracey G
"We spent 3 nights here at the start of May, this was the first stop on our trip to South Africa and it set the standard high! The luxury safari tent overlooking the watering hole was just beautiful..."
"Once in a lifetime magic"
29 May 2025
By Darcy B
"Spent 6 nights at Bukela and it was a magical experience. Our guide Wonga was amazing and made the twice daily game rides the highlight. He is the BEST! Kind, knowledgeable and funny. Ana I. The..."
"Bukela lodge offers a wonderful safari experience with knowledgeable rangers and friendly staff."
19 May 2025
By Robert B
"We were met with a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. Our lodge was well appointed with a huge 4 poster bed and comfortable chairs and our own balcony with loungers. The fridge had complimentary..."
"Amazing safari experience in South Africa!"
10 May 2025
By steven m
"This trip exceeded all our expectations! The lodge was simple, yet elegant! The luxury tent was amazing! Loved that there were only 28 guests maximum. Food was delicious and plentiful! Staff..."
"Exceptional value and extremely romantic"
01 May 2025
By charcoops1333, Shanghai, China
"We are travel agents doing a tour of various luxury lodges in Southern Africa to inspect them for partnerships and BUKELA - wow!!!
We have been visiting a range of different budgets and luxury..."
"A magical malaria-free safari"
17 Apr 2025
By jenniferwI7675GH, Machias, Maine
"Magical experience. This is the lodge to go to if you want refined luxury without the pomp.
The rooms are very well appointed, very private, with a max capacity of 28 guests at any point. The staff..."
"being in nature is the best medicine"
16 Apr 2025
By Ruth G, Herne Bay, United Kingdom
"We had a wonderful time at Bukela Lodge. We stayed in one of the luxury tents and it was luxury and comfortable. As someone who has quite bad reactions to mosquito bites i was really relieved to..."
"Over rated"
14 Apr 2025
By Phoebezaza, Exeter, United Kingdom
"I had high hopes for this reserve but feel rather nonplussed having ‘escaped’. The reserve is huge, but there is one pride of lions, one group of elephants and 3 cheetahs. It was a cattle farm that..."
