Amakhala Game Reserve

The Amakhala Game Reserve began in 1999 as a joint conservation venture. There are 7 independently owned lodges in the Amakhala Reserve, 2 of the lodges are found in the Bushman's river conservancy. The other 5 lodges are descendants of the original families who arrived here with the British settlers of 1820. The lodges offer various styles of accommodation, which include 2 gracious colonial homesteads, 4 classic bush lodges, an historic inn and a Settler farmhouse.

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. The land was used to ranch sheep and cattle up to the turn of the century. The challenge has been to re-establish the original flora and fauna species to the area and to return the land to nature

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The Amakhala area is Malaria free and offers the Big 5 Safari experience.

Only 45 minutes drive east of Port Elizabeth,
Amakhala Game Reserve is easily accessible for any visitor to South Africa, and it is surely a not-to-be-missed stop on South Africa's famous "Garden Route".

The AmakhalaPrivate Game Reserve offers a wildlife experience that will capture your imagination, refresh your soul and help to conserve our natural heritage.

The haunting cry of the fish eagle echoes through the rugged krantzes, and the veld grass whispers with the roaming of Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra and numerous other antelope. At Amakhala you can experience the delights of the African bushveld while on safari, bushwalk, rivercruise or simply with a glass of wine from the veranda of your lodge.

You may discover someof our little "secrets"; like the prehistoric bushman burial ground, or the site of Africa's most ancient dinosaur fossil finds.

Morning and evening game drives by experienced rangers through Amakhala Game Reserve will leave you in awe of the diverse vegetation and spectacular scenery which abounds here.

In the evening, the fireside beckons you to share tales of your day’s adventure and to enjoy award winning South African wines and local cuisine under a magnificent canopy of stars.

Families welcome and Children's programmes are available at the relevant lodges.