Amakhala Game Reserve Safaris

A family friendly option with spectacular game viewing, a Amakhala Game Reserve safari offers a charming and diverse safari experience. Explore the 18,000 acres of wilderness on offer to take-in fantastic wildlife sightings with all of the members of the Big 5 present - lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino and leopard. They are joined by a host of other species, including antelope, zebra, giraffe, cheetah and wildebeest.

Amakhala Game Reserve Highlights

  • A family friendly reserve with various children's programmes
  • Spectacular Big 5 game viewing
  • Unique canoe safaris and sundowner river cruises
  • A variety of well-appointed properties in which to stay
Black rhino sighting on a Amakhala Game Reserve safari A visit to the waterhole Elephant taking a drink

Embark on exciting game drives through the reserve, which are led by highly trained guides to provide the best game viewing experience possible. With the Bushman's River cutting through the Amakhala this affords a unique opportunity to explore. Take to the waters for a thrilling canoe safari or enjoy a slightly more relaxed river cruise with a sundowner in-hand.

With holidays to Amakhala Game Reserve there are a number of well-appointed properties spread across the reserve, many of which are great for kids. Amakhala is a stunning introduction to safari for little ones and parents will find various children's programmes offered by the reserve's beautiful lodges.

Selected Amakhala Game Reserve Itineraries

Our favorite itineraries, showcasing the best of Amakhala Game Reserve

All South Africa Itineraries

Cape Town, Garden Route and Safari Family Self Drive
Days
17
Cost For Family of 4
Cost For Family of 4: from $11,470 (Includes international flights from JFK)
Countries
South Africa
Locations
Cape Town, Winelands, Plettenberg Bay, Oudtshoorn, Amakhala Game Reserve

The Best of the Cape Self Drive and Safari Holiday
Days
16
Cost Per Person
Cost Per Person: from $3,220 (Includes international flights from JFK)
Countries
South Africa
Locations
Cape Town, Winelands, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Amakhala Game Reserve

Cape Town Winelands and Garden Route Self Drive
Days
15
Cost Per Person
Cost Per Person: from $2,710 (Includes international flights from JFK)
Countries
South Africa
Locations
Cape Town, Winelands, Plettenberg Bay, Amakhala Game Reserve

Cape Town, Garden Route and Safari Self Drive Family Holiday
Days
13
Cost Per Person
Cost Per Person: from $2,790 (Includes international flights from JFK)
Countries
South Africa
Locations
Cape Town, Plettenberg Bay, Amakhala Game Reserve

Cape Town, De Hoop, Garden Route and Safari Family Holiday
Days
14
Cost Per Person
Cost Per Person: from $5,880 (Includes international flights from JFK)
Countries
South Africa
Locations
Cape Town, Hermanus, Plettenberg Bay, Amakhala Game Reserve

Cape Town, Garden Route, Safari and Mauritius Holiday
Days
20
Cost Per Person
Cost Per Person: from $4,750 (Includes international flights from JFK)
Countries
Mauritius, South Africa
Locations
Cape Town, Winelands, Knysna, Amakhala Game Reserve

Cape Town, Hermanus, Knysna and Safari Family Holiday
Days
14
Cost For Family of 4
Cost For Family of 4: from $8,620 (Includes international flights from JFK)
Countries
South Africa
Locations
Cape Town, Hermanus, Knysna, Amakhala Game Reserve

Amakhala Game Reserve Accommmodation

All South Africa accommodations
  • Amakhala Bush Lodge Client Score: 5

    Discover the secrets of malaria free Amakhala Game Reserve from Amakhala Bush Lodge. Stay in luxurious yet authentic thatched and tented suites and enjoy incredible Big 5 game viewing.

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  • Amakhala Woodbury Lodge Client Score: 4.5

    Set in Amakhala Game Reserve's 18,000 acres of malaria free wilderness, Amakhala Woodbury Lodge lies above the Bushman's River Valley and boasts spectacular views. Enjoy river cruises and Big 5 game viewing.

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  • Amakhala Safari Lodge Client Score: 4.5

    Situated in the malaria free Eastern Cape, Amakhala Safari Lodge offers phenomenal Big 5 game viewing and luxury accommodation with spacious interiors and private plunge pools.

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  • Amakhala Bukela Game Lodge Client Score: 5

    Tucked away behind trees and set high on in a secluded valley, Bukela Game Lodge provides a tranquil escape from the outside world in the malaria free Amakhala Game Reserve.

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  • Amakhala Hlosi Game Lodge Client Score: 4

    A small luxury property, from Hlosi Game Lodge guests can expect wonderful views of the surrounding grassland and superb game viewing in a malaria free environment.

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  • Amakhala Leeuwenbosch Country House Client Score: 5

    Revel in the history and contemporary nuances of Leeuwenbosch Country House and Shearers Lodge. Situated in the malaria free Amakhala Game Reserve, take in the wildlife with game drives and boat cruises.

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  • Amakhala Woodbury Tented Camp Client Score: 5

    Explore the incredible Amakhala Game Reserve and discover the Big 5 from Woodbury Tented Camp, which offers a traditional tented safari experience.

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  • Amakhosi Safari Lodge Client Score: 4.5

    Offering a traditional safari experience Amakhosi Safari Lodge is found on the banks of the Mkuze River in the Big 5 Amakhosi Private Game Reserve.

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