Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve

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Luxury
5.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

African sanctuary with private tubs

Safari adventures begin at this luxury lodge with two outdoor pools. Knowledgeable rangers guide game drives through the park, offering intimate wildlife encounters. Guests unwind with spa treatments before enjoying drinks at the poolside bar as the day fades over the waterhole.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is ₩1,407,204
₩1,687,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with a tray, and a red patterned rug.

Luxury King/Twin Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury King Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious room with a large bed, a sofa, and a dining table. There are large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

Luxury Safari Tent

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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Amakhala Game Reserve, Paterson, Eastern Cape

What's nearby

  • Quin Sculpture Garden
    43 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Kwantu Private Game Reserve
    49 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Sundays River Dunes
    52 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Matyholweni Gate
    57 min drive - 61.1 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    74 min drive

About this property

Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve

  • Luxury boutique lodge in a rural location
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a firepit.
  • Other perks include:
    • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and laundry services
    • Smoke-free premises, a porter/bellhop, and a TV in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve offer thoughtful touches such as private hot tubs and air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and minibars.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and coffee/tea makers

All inclusive details

  • This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

    • All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
    • Basic alcoholic beverages included

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  • All inclusive
  • Parking included
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Frequently asked questions

Does Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve on Oct 24, 2026 start from ₩1,407,204, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 3000 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Food and beverages are included (with some restrictions).

Where is Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve located?

Situated in a national park, this all-inclusive lodge is within 25 mi (40 km) of Kwantu Private Game Reserve, Lalibela Game Reserve, and Quin Sculpture Garden. Addo Elephant National Park and Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bukela is a beautiful stay, facilities are great, friendly staff and our ranger (Sim) was very knowledgeable. Foodwise is really below average, just not good especially for a 5* resort. It felt like diner was prepared during the day and heated up in the evening, just not fresh. Breakfast was really poor. Only meal that was good was the lunch. No snacks during the day. Due to this matter i will not likely to visit Bukela again nor reconmend to anyone which is regretful as the staff and facilities were great. For the price you pay I would have expected high quality meals.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekt
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait

Excellent sejour. Staff aux petits soins. Repas all inclusive très agréable. Les guides-safaris se démènent malgré le temps qui n'était avec nous. Si possible prevoir une nuit supplémentaire, une nuitée est trop courte pour profiter pleinement du site
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschönes Safari Erlebnis mit sehr netten Personal. Worauf sich Gäste jedoch einstellen müssen: - 7,5km Anreise auf einer sehr schlechten „Safari-Straße“ mit vielen Schlaglöchern und anderen Hindernissen - Kein TV in Suites (Für uns war das nicht störend da die Lage traumhaft ist) - Auswahl an Essen etwas limitiert
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Allez-y

Séjour parfait, staff sympathique, bonne nourriture, très bon guide
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A luxury all- inclusive game lodge experience. The 8km drive from the main road is dirt and gravel so a little challenging for our tiny hire car. A warm welcome on arrival and our room was very spacious and comfortable ( the bed was quite hard but perhaps the mattress was new). An indoor and outdoor shower meant you could wash under the incredible stars in the night sky if so inclined. Lodge was comfortable and well decorated if slightly lacking in atmosphere. Not sure if the pools were for swimming in but they looked attractive. Meals were all delicious with generous portions. The highlight of course was the game drives - you are assigned one ranger for your stay and get two drives per night stay. Our driver Edisonnwas completely brilliant and made sure we saw Lions, Elephant, Giraffe and Rhino as well as numerous species of antelope, baboons and birds. We managed three drives but opted on our last morning to relax at the lodge instead. There are more luxurious lodges out there but this is at the high end of the less expensive lodges on Amakhala.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Lodge with awful access road for cars

A great lodge in Amakhala reserve. Accommodation very good but in need of upkeep. Balcony furniture was in a sorry state and outside shower was too unhygenic to use
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
die Lage ist wunderbar, das Wasserloch lockt viele Tiere an, bei uns kamen 2x über 25 Elefanten, die beiden Pools sind klein aber sehr angenehm und schön gemacht, die Hütten könnten sauberer sein, das Essen könnte besser sein, das Servicepersonal war sehr langsam und manchmal einwenig unwissend, die Einführung am Anfang war trocken und kurz.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent game drives and good accommodation

Main reason to visit is the game drives and these were excellent. Lucky, our guide, was fun and informative. The tent was amazing and comfortable. The staff,with one exception, were very welcoming and eager to see were pleased. Minor blemishes, evening meals disappointing and minibar items used were not replaced. Amakhala highly recommended for inclusion on South African tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant Bukhela

Brilliant service, amazing setting, loved it! Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The perfect stay for a luxurious safari!

Bukela Game Lodge is the perfect stay for a short safari. We stayed 2 days at the lodge and never experienced such a luxury. The staff makes sure everything is perfectly arranged. Bukela is the only lodge that is not fenced in the area which makes it possible to wake up and have wild animals outside your front door. Would definitely recommend Bukela!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Großartige Anlage mit liebenswertem Personal

Liebe zum Detail, wunderschöne Chalets mit Ofen und Blick in den Giebel. Die Ranger gaben sich jede Mühe, die Big 5 aufzuspüren.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lodge mit hervorragendem Preis-Leistungsverhältnis

Eine großartige Lodge, die sich durch liebevolle Details und persönliche und herzliche Atmosphäre auszeichnet. In den reetgedeckten Häusern hat man einen freien Blick in den Dachgiebel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hinweis für Expedia: Die Lodge war überbucht !

Wir mussten in die Hlosi Lodge ausweichen und sind nach einem Tag voller Ärger abgereist. Das Management hat uns zugesagt, Expedia zu informieren und uns den kompletten Buchungsbetrag zu erstatten.
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Für uns kein Luxusresort und schon gar keine *****

Leider konnten wir bei unserem Aufenthalt die vorangegangenen Bewertungen so gar nicht nachvollziehen. Entweder hatten wir einfach Pech... oder aber die Qualität in "fast" allen Bereichen hat extremst nachgelassen. Wir haben 2 Nächte dort verbracht. Wir wurden weder nach unserem Game Drive am 1. Abend besonders in Empfang genommen, noch wurde der Abend besonders gemütlich zelebriert (es war auch kein Manager vor Ort) und bei meiner Nachfrage nach dem Abendessen, nach einem Amarula wurde ich vom Personal schräg angeschaut, noch wurde generell nach Getränkewünschen gefragt. Man musste jeder Flasche Wasser hinter herlaufen. Am 2. Abend war es dann sehr viel gemütlicher eingedeckt (die Managerin war diesmal vor Ort) dafür waren leider beide Gerichte eine völlige Katastrophe. Das Lamm war so durch, dass man es weder schneiden noch kauen konnte und der Fisch "roch", dass alle Gäste ihn zurück gehen liessen. So etwas darf doch nicht passieren. Am 2. Morgen mussten wir nach der Rückkehr des morgendlichen, dreistündigen Game Drives über 1 Stunde auf Kaffee und Frühstück warten (dabei ist doch bekannt, wann man zurückkommt... und die Managerin war vor Ort) Leider war auch unserer Fahrer bei den ersten Fahrten sehr unmotiviert, was sich dann erst auf der letzten Fahrt gebessert hat. Zum Glück haben wir aber trotzdem einige Tiere zu sehen bekommen. Alles in allem (unsere Klimaanlage in der Hütte war auch noch defekt) waren wir leider ziemlich enttäuscht von der gesamten Entwicklung!
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Thanks for a fabulous experience

They did everything possible to accomodate us. Rooms aren't totally luxurious but the service is top notch. Jean the game driver is great guy and has excellent eyes!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Service, Hotel, Ranger, Tiere....alles perfekt....

Einfach super.......super.....super......super....super......was soll ich noch schreiben...
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017