About
Accommodation
The lodge accommodates up to 28 guests across two Luxury King Suites, two Luxury King and Twin Suites, and 10 Luxury Safari Tents. Suites feature king-size beds convertible to twins, en-suite bathrooms with spa baths, fireplaces, air-conditioning, underfloor heating, bar fridges, private wooden decks, and outdoor showers. Safari Tents include king-size beds, en-suite bathrooms, minibars, wood-burning fireplaces, open-plan lounges, and viewing decks.
Facilities
Rates include accommodation, meals, selected house beverages, and two game drives daily. The Bukela Spa offers massages, scrubs, and facials using Healing Earth products, with advance booking required. Additional activities include night drives, guided bush walks, bird watching, archery, and star gazing. Wi-Fi, coffee and tea facilities, and hairdryers are provided in all rooms.
Location & Surroundings
Bukela sits on the Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, on rolling hills approximately 95 kilometres from Gqeberha. The 7,500-hectare malaria-free conservancy is home to lions, cheetahs, black and white rhinos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo roaming freely. The reserve has over 25 years of conservation history, including ecosystem restoration and endangered species protection.
House Rules
Rooms
Luxury King Suite
Thatched luxury suite ideal for couples, honeymooners, and special occasions. Features a large king-size bed, en-suite bathroom with bush views, indoor and outdoor showers, spa bath, indoor fireplace,
Luxury King/Twin Suite
Spacious 5-star private chalets connected by wooden walkways. Choice of one king-size bed or two twin beds, accommodating up to two guests. Features a large en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor s
Luxury Safari Tent
Spacious luxury safari tents offering a 5-star all-inclusive safari experience in the African bush. Designed for romance and relaxation with panoramic valley views from a wraparound deck. Wildlife inc
Location
Address
Amakhala Game Reserve, Greater Addo, Paterson, 6015, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Directions
From Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha: Take the N2 toward Grahamstown/Makhanda (~70km). Do NOT take the first R342 left at Paterson — continue 3km further. Turn RIGHT onto R342 toward Alexandria (at the Karl Landman Monument). Pass through the Amakhala security gate and follow signs to Bukela Game Lodge (~7.
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