Amakhala Bush Lodge is located at the top of an open valley in the Amakhala Game Reserve, boasting incredible views over the landscapes below. The main lodge hosts exceptional dining experiences and an outdoor fireplace to admire the stars under the African sky. Amakhala Bush Lodge consists of eight luxury tented suites ensuring serenity, privacy, and excellent service with attention to every detail. Each of the 8 thatched tents feature a private viewing deck with plunge pool overlooking a watering point. Amakhala Bush Lodge is the perfect place for you if you want an authentic bush retreat without foregoing any of life’s luxuries. Guests are transferred from the main lodge into the reserve to their five-star tented accommodation. Visits to the nearby Addo Elephant National Park can be arranged on request for longer staying guests.

The Amakhala Game Reserve is a malaria-free, private game reserve spanning over 8500 hectares of African landscape in the Eastern Cape. The family-run game reserve houses a variety of lodges and is known for its magnificent fauna, breath-taking views, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. With preservation of the natural environment and conservation of wildlife high on their priority list, Amakhala’s game rangers are experts in their field and incredibly passionate about providing quality safari experiences to all guests. Their knowledge and enthusiasm for nature shine through as they guide, educate, and entertain you through Big 5 territory. Besides lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo, you will also see an abundance of other wildlife such as giraffe, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest, and various antelope species. The reserve hosts five of South Africa’s eight biomes making it ideal for a diverse selection of wildlife and indigenous flora. The Bushman’s River runs through the reserve attracting a bright variety of remarkable bird species. Here, you can enjoy cruises along the Bushman’s River on a boat safari, viewing birds and wildlife from the water. Amakhala Game Reserve houses