5 Star Bukela Game Reserve, Special Offer R1,950. excellent value.

Only 4 suites - a personal safari experience

Bukela Lodge is luxurious and of an International standard . 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, television, dvd player, games and books and a large wooden pool deck overlooking a small dam frequented by buffalo. A separate area known as a “boma” adjoins the main lodge where bush braais and special festivities may be enjoyed.

The four suites 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 a spa bath overlooking the African bush, an indoor and outdoor shower for the more adventurous, a central fireplace for romantic evenings, a private wooden deck, bar fridge and hot drink amenities. Beds are King size or 2 singles depending on guest requirement. All suites are air conditioned while bar fridges and automatic kettles are an added convenience. All our suites are luxurious but the “honeymoon suite” with a hug e four poster mahogany bed can be reserved for that special occasion.

White Rhino, Cape Buffalo, Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Serval, Giraffe, Black Wildebeest, Zebra and more than 12 species of Antelope. Smaller game include Bat Eared Fox, Vervet Monkey, Bush Pig, Warthog, Aardvark, Aardwolf, Spring Hair, Porcupine and Tortoise. Approximately 250 bird species may be viewed in the area including the rare African Finfoot and include many raptors such as the Fish Eagle, Crowned Eagle and Jackal buzzard. A variety of snake and insect species may also be discovered.

Fauna and Flora: It is typically African valley bushveld punctuated by colourful wild flowers specific to the area. The word “Amakhala” is a Xhosa name given to the regal Aloes which proliferate here. With their striking orange flowers, this well known medicinal plant grows in abundance in the reserve. Flat savannahs and riverine forests offer a variety of habitat for game and the area has 20 small dams and 17 kilometers of the Bushmans river winding through it.

From a historical view, Bukela Lodge offers their guests an ideal platform from which to explore and discover not only the many 1820 English and Dutch settlements in the surrounding area, but also stone age “workshops' dating back 300 000 years. The first Stegosaur skeleton (Paranthodon Africanus) to be documented in South Africa was discovered in the Bushmans river valley less than one kilometer down river from the reserve.

Bukela Game Lodge is only 40 minutes away from Port Elizabeth.

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“Great Wildlife, Great Food, Great People” Date of review: Mar 28, 2011 My boyfriend and I stayed at Bukela Lodge in Amakhala Reserve for 5 days/4 nights in December 2010-January 2011, and had a fantastic time. We returned to Amakhala because of the great experience we had in 2008 at Hlosi Lodge, which is another lodge at Amakhala that is run by the same folks who run Bukela (Steve and Kerry of Lion Roars). Bukela has 4 bungalows, fewer than Hlosi. This appealed to us, and we enjoyed the exclusivity of Bukela a lot. Bukela’s bungalows and main building are gorgeous, very tastefully and artfully decorated. And like at Hlosi, the wildlife comes around to investigate! The day we checked in, we just missed a “morning elephant” who was eating just outside our bungalow window. (At Hlosi we were treated to a herd of Cape Buffalo by the swimming pool one morning!) The food at Bukela is excellent, both in terms of quality and variety. They offer “game” dinners – for example, we had a melt-in-your-mouth kudu steak one night – and also other, more traditional dinners if that suits you better. They have an excellent selection of South African wine. The highlight, of course, is the animals. And to get the most of seeing and learning about them, you need a great ranger. Enter: Stuart. We were fortunate to have Stuart as our guide at Hlosi in 2008, and we requested that he guide us exclusively at Bukela. (This was our third trip to Africa; we have been on numerous safaris, and Stuart really is that good.) He has a keen eye, incredible ear, and a great sense of humor. Just some of our highlights with Stuart at Bukela include seeing five sub-adult cheetahs horsing around with their mother; watching as an entire herd of elephants walked – literally – three feet in front of our vehicle; stumbling on a white rhino nursing her tiny calf; and spying a caracal at night. We can’t say enough good things about Bukela (and Hlosi!). You will not be disappointed. “Most amazing stay anywhere EVER”
Date of review: Feb 14, 2011
The staff at Bukela are some of the nicest I've ever met. They do anything and everything to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. The game driver is incredibly thorough and knowledgable of every animal you see on your game drives making it both fun and a learning experience at the same time. The food setup is intimate and delicious no matter how many of you there are. DEFINITELY going back.
Everyone should 'do' Bukela! From the moment you arrive, Kerry, Steve and all the staff make you feel very special. The food and accommodation are so impressive that you dont want to leave, but then there are the game drives!! Our guide was David and his knowledge of the animals, birds and fauna was very impressive. He had time to answer all the questions asked of him, and he made us feel very safe and comfortable with the trip. We saw all the animals we wanted to see, Cheetah, Giraffe, Elephants, all the plains game and of course for us the most incredible Rhino!!! Thanks to everyone at Bukela, we would certainly come back tomorrow if we could.

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Bukela Game Lodge! on the Amakhala Reserve, Port Elizabeth