Welcome to Buleka Game Lodge

Bukela Game Lodge is a romantic and secluded safari destination tucked away into indigenous trees and bushes at the top of a hidden valley. Our tranquil Lodge, suites and luxury tents are the perfect setting for the intimate guest experiences for which we’re renowned.

Connected by a wooden walkway, our thatched suites and luxury safari tents offer a remarkable private wildlife-­viewing experience. Savour a crisp glass of wine in your sun-­soaked spa bath, opening onto trees alive with birdsong. Indulge in sumptuous high teas, private candlelit dinners or exciting fireside boma dinners under African stars. And as you fall asleep, hear the silence broken by the unmistakeable sounds of elephant and buffalo making their stately progress through the unfenced camp.

It’s our privilege to create moments like these, and to share them with you.

Our lodge may also be booked exclusively as a restful and beautiful venue for small team-­building activities, conferences and weddings.

Bukela Game Lodge is situated in the 7500 ha malaria-free Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, which boasts of the Big Five and other forms of wildlife.

Room Types

Double Suite

King size bed

Mini bar

Lounge area

Indoor Fireplace

Aircon

Inside and outside shower

Tea and coffee station

Double / Twin Suite

King size bed or Twin beds

Mini bar

Lounge area

Indoor Fireplace

Aircon

 Inside and outside shower

Tea and coffee station

Luxury Safari Tent

Double / Twin Safari Tent:

King size bed or Twin beds

Indoor Fireplace

Lounge

Viewing Deck

Mini bar

Electric blankets

Aircon

Inside and outside shower

Tea and coffee station

RATING

 5 Star

TYPE

Lodge

NO. ROOMS

14

CHECK-IN TIME

13:00pm

CHECK-OUT TIME

10:30am

CHILD POLICY

Children 12 year amd older are welcome

AVAILABE SERVICES

Airport Shuttle (Available)

Credit Card

SPOKEN LANGUAGES

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Best time to Visit Amakhala Game Reserve

In Amakhala, the wildlife viewing is good all year. Since the climate is semi-arid, animals are always attracted to water sources – but marginally more so during the driest months of June through September. Nights become very cold at this time, making it essential to bring warm clothing for game drives in open vehicles.

How to get to AMAKHALA GAME RESERVE

Most visitors to Amakhala Game Reserve arrive via O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town.

You may start your tour from either of these destinations by organized safari or by driving yourself.

You may also prefer a self-drive adventure from Cape Town, along the renowned Garden Route. This is the most interesting way to travel and travel time can range from three to five leisurely days while exploring the route’s hidden secrets like oyster tasting on a cruise at the Knysna Lagoon, or exploring the Tsitsikamma National Park on an exhilarating hike across the Suspension Bridge. During the Spring season, you can do whale watching by boat or from the shore at Plettenberg Bay.

Driving from Port Elizabeth Airport or surrounds

From Port Elizabeth take the N2 towards Grahamstown. Approximately 50 km from Port Elizabeth is an intersection, keep left on the N2 towards Grahamstown. From the intersection travel for a further 13km towards Amakhala Game Reserve (see road signs of various lodges along the way, there is no central entrance).

At SMILES, we take all your logistics to Amakhala Buleka Game Lodge in Amakhala Game Reserve

About the Special

STAY FOR 3 NIGHTS AND ONLY PAY FOR 2

Because it's hard to say goodbye, we want to give you the chance to spend an extra night at the Amakhala Game Reserve.

Terms and Conditions

This special is only valid for stay dates specified 

Valid for three (3) night stays only

This special may not be used in conjunction with any other special

Rates are per person per night sharing & include accommodation, all meals and all safari activities.

Inclusions:
- accommodation, meals, selected house beverages and 2 game drives per night stayed

Exclusions:
- premium branded beverages, transfers, telephone calls, laundry, any items of personal nature and Amakhala Conservation Levy

Single supplement 30%.

NAME Pay 2, Stay 3 Nights (2022)

TYPE S tay / Pay

BOOKING VALIDITY 05 April 2021 - 30 September 2023

TRAVEL DATES 11 April 2023 - 30 September 2023

Pay 2, Stay 3 Nights (2022)

About the Special

STAY FOR 3 NIGHTS AND ONLY PAY FOR 2

Because it's hard to say goodbye, we want to give you the chance to spend an extra night at the Amakhala Game Reserve.

Terms and Conditions

This special is only valid for stay dates specified 

Valid for three (3) night stays only

This special may not be used in conjunction with any other special

Rates are per person per night sharing & include accommodation, all meals and all safari activities.

Inclusions:
- accommodation, meals, selected house beverages and 2 game drives per night stayed

Exclusions:
- premium branded beverages, transfers, telephone calls, laundry, any items of personal nature and Amakhala Conservation Levy

Single supplement 30%.