South Africa Camps & Lodges
Amakhala Bukela Game Lodge, South Africa
A Lodge or Hotel in South Africa
Camp Details
5-star rated Bukela Game Lodge is a romantic and secluded safari destination tucked away into indigenous trees and bushes at the top of a hidden valley at Amakhala Game Reserve. Our tranquil Lodge and suites are the perfect setting for the intimate guest experiences for which we’re renowned.
The main lodge comprises of a reception, dining and sitting area with a central fireplace which is always welcome in winter, a media and library area with Internet, games and books and a large wooden pool deck overlooking a small dam frequented by buffalo.
The four Suites and ten Luxury Safari Tents are each individually styled in African simplicity while never compromising on luxury, sleeps 2 guests and are privately located separate to the main lodge. Each suite is well appointed for a guests’ optimal comfort with every amenity including large, en suite bathrooms each with an indoor and outdoor shower for the more adventurous, a private wooden deck, bar fridge and hot drink amenities.
WHY CHOOSE AMAKHALA BUKELA GAME LODGE?
- Lodge may also be booked exclusively as a restful and beautiful venue for small team-building events and conferences.
- All suites are luxurious but the “honeymoon suite” with a huge four poster mahogany bed is a particularly intimate space and can be reserved for any special occasion.
- Amakhala Game Reserve is a unique conservation initiative that allows animals to be re-introduced to the area where they once roamed freely and so making a contribution to the conservation of our natural heritage.
Questions about Bukela Game Lodge
What is the accommodation?
Four suites and ten luxury safari tents, each sleeping two and set apart from the main lodge for privacy. All have large en-suite bathrooms with an indoor and an outdoor shower, a private wooden deck, bar fridge and hot drink amenities, individually styled in a simple African manner.
Is there something special for a honeymoon or anniversary?
There is. All the suites are comfortable, but the honeymoon suite, with its large four-poster mahogany bed, is the most intimate and can be reserved for any special occasion. The lodge itself is tucked into indigenous trees at the top of a hidden valley, which adds to the seclusion.
What is included, and how do rates change by season?
Accommodation, meals, selected house beverages and two game drives per day. Rates started at ZAR 8,100 per person per night from May to August 2025, rising to ZAR 11,170 in the high season and ZAR 12,830 over the festive weeks. The lodge can also be booked exclusively for small conferences or team events.
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Amakhala Bukela Game Lodge Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 May - 31 August | – | ZAR 8100 |
| 2025 | 1 September – 19 December | – | ZAR 11170 |
| 2025 - 2026 | 20 December - 10 January | – | ZAR 12830 |
| 2026 | 11 January - 30 April | – | ZAR 11170 |
| 2026 | 1 May – 31 July | – | ZAR 9320 |
| 2026 | 01 August - 19 December | – | ZAR 11170 |
| 2026 | 20 December - 10 January 2027 | – | ZAR 12830 |
| 2027 | 11 January - 30 April | – | ZAR 11170 |
| 2027 | 1 May - 31 July | – | ZAR 9320 |
| 2027 | 01 August - 19 December | – | ZAR 12850 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Amakhala Bukela Game Lodge rates include: Accommodation, meals, selected house beverages and 2 game drives per day.
Questions about Bukela Game Lodge
What is the accommodation?
Four suites and ten luxury safari tents, each sleeping two and set apart from the main lodge for privacy. All have large en-suite bathrooms with an indoor and an outdoor shower, a private wooden deck, bar fridge and hot drink amenities, individually styled in a simple African manner.
Is there something special for a honeymoon or anniversary?
There is. All the suites are comfortable, but the honeymoon suite, with its large four-poster mahogany bed, is the most intimate and can be reserved for any special occasion. The lodge itself is tucked into indigenous trees at the top of a hidden valley, which adds to the seclusion.
What is included, and how do rates change by season?
Accommodation, meals, selected house beverages and two game drives per day. Rates started at ZAR 8,100 per person per night from May to August 2025, rising to ZAR 11,170 in the high season and ZAR 12,830 over the festive weeks. The lodge can also be booked exclusively for small conferences or team events.
Activities
Child Policy
- Children 12 years and over are welcome at Amakhala Bukela Game Lodge.
- Children staying in a room by themselves will be charged the full adult rates.
- Children pay 50% of the adult sharing rate.
Questions about Bukela Game Lodge
What is the accommodation?
Four suites and ten luxury safari tents, each sleeping two and set apart from the main lodge for privacy. All have large en-suite bathrooms with an indoor and an outdoor shower, a private wooden deck, bar fridge and hot drink amenities, individually styled in a simple African manner.
Is there something special for a honeymoon or anniversary?
There is. All the suites are comfortable, but the honeymoon suite, with its large four-poster mahogany bed, is the most intimate and can be reserved for any special occasion. The lodge itself is tucked into indigenous trees at the top of a hidden valley, which adds to the seclusion.
What is included, and how do rates change by season?
Accommodation, meals, selected house beverages and two game drives per day. Rates started at ZAR 8,100 per person per night from May to August 2025, rising to ZAR 11,170 in the high season and ZAR 12,830 over the festive weeks. The lodge can also be booked exclusively for small conferences or team events.
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