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 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..."
"Reservations staff is difficult to work with but the effort is worth it!! "
15 Jan 2025
By Curious48712611405
"I spent a week here in 2023 and want to return this summer, but ...
It's been extremely difficult making reservations and getting advertised rates directly with the hotel. I've been quoted several..."
"Safari Heaven"
16 Dec 2024
By Cruiser744886, Jersey, United Kingdom
"Perfection from the moment we arrived. The welcome to our STUNNING tented accommodation to the gorgeous staff and our brilliant guide Evans. It surpassed all our expectations - striking lucky..."
"Exceeds all expectations - what an experience!"
16 Dec 2024
By Lucas J
"We have just left the most perfect 3 day-stay at Bukela, celebrating our Honeymoon. Having been swapped from another lodge at last minute, we really didn’t know what to expect, but all I can say now..."
"10/10 and a must do"
07 Dec 2024
By Colingc, Twickenham, United Kingdom
"This is an absolute must don’t you are on the Eastern Cape.
We did 4 drives and saw all if the big 6.
What made it even more special was not just the professionalism of the company but the..."
"Room for improvement"
21 Nov 2024
By sally d, Leeds, United Kingdom
"Bukela was a real disappointment – there is a lot of potential, but it needs money spending on it. The tents were lovely and the outlook superb but inside the tents it wasn’t to 5* standards, the..."
"Disappointment due to weaknesses within overall hospitality delivery standards "
17 Nov 2024
By Shanxy, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
"Ranger: Wonga 5*
Superb ranger is very knowledgeable, passionate about the animals, and flexible with structuring each drive to suit all. His experience and game drives were the best part of our 3..."
"The best 'first time' Safari experience!"
04 Nov 2024
By Katherine F
"What an incredible experience! First time we had been on safari and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. From the beautiful lodges (ours overlooked the main watering hole), to the game..."
"Up close with the animals"
26 Sep 2024
By MICHAEL F, Belfast, United Kingdom
"Only arrived yesterday but already impressed by what we've seen. Trucks are great and tracks are rough. Our guide 'Evans' has got us up close, so even with just the phone to take the photos we've got..."
"A Honeymoon to Remember!"
08 Sep 2024
By avrilkellyie, Kildare, Ireland
"For our first safari experience, Bukela Lodge was beyond any expectations we had! We finished our South Africa trip at the Bukela Game Lodge for 3 nights.
From the moment we checked in, we were made..."
