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
"Amazing"
30 Mar 2025
By RJMAC, Lancashire
"We had such an incredible time whilst visiting Bukela.
Our luxury tent was very comfortable and clean. The food was plentiful and good.
Abbey was our ranger. She was very knowledgeable,great company..."
"Poor value for money"
11 Mar 2025
By SabineLars
"Tours were ok however 5am get up not really ours. Food underground for the high price. Otherwise there was zero,zero what you can do. Had booked 2 nights, One more than enough. No recommendation ,too..."
"5 Star Amenities / 3 Star Management"
03 Mar 2025
By Andres V
"The hotel is great, however the management in the property is quite condescending and the whole experience did not feel genuine. It felt more like a money printing experience geared for their benefit..."
"This place is fantastic!"
23 Feb 2025
By Janet C, Stourbridge, United Kingdom
"We had a luxury tent. It was fantastic. There is plenty of space between each tent/lodge so it feels very private. I enjoyed relaxing in the large bath looking out at the view - even able to watch..."
"Amazing Amakhala"
20 Feb 2025
By mhealy445566, London, United Kingdom
"What a place!! Loved every minute, everything top notch as you would expect but,, it is the people that make the experience. From Zeus on arrival to Evence out in the bush. The house staff and the..."
"One of the best experiences we've ever had."
18 Feb 2025
By Christine R
"We had an amazing adventure on our very first Safari. Our ranger, Brian, was extremely knowledgeable about all the animals and worked very hard to make sure we got to see as many of them as possible..."
"Truly amazing experience"
12 Feb 2025
By Roam44796705316, Harrow, United Kingdom
"Arrived at Bukela for my 3 night stay at 3.45pm. By 4pm I was on my first safari! This place does not disappoint. Game drives last for : hours. You get a wake up call at 5am for a “pre-breakfast..."
"Luxury safai"
12 Feb 2025
By corinnepC3876GS
"Very well organised. We arrived at lunchtime and did a safari from 4 to 8 pm. Our guide Aby was excellent and managed to find lots of animals including lions and three cheetahs. We had a very good..."
"Excellent resort to experience the Big Five"
28 Jan 2025
By AKBGermany, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
"A very welcoming resort without fences where animals can roam around. We had a phantastic stay in the tent adjacent to the waterhole (No. 11). We enjoyed the great hospitality of the entire team with..."
"Amazing safari experience!"
20 Jan 2025
By Kiwi20047, Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
"Bukela is in an amazing location for a South Africa experience with plenty of interesting wildlife to see (even in the resort!). The twice daily game drives were amazing and the ranger’s knowledge..."
