Bukela Game Lodge - Amakhala Game Reserve, South Africa

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King Suite

Max 2 Adults

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This air-conditioned suite features a fireplace, patio with outdoor furniture, a minibar and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. It has a bath as well as an inside and outside shower.

Double or Twin Suite

Max 2 Adults

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This air-conditioned suite has 1 extra large double bed or twin beds. It features a fireplace, a patio with outdoor furniture, a minibar and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. It has a bath as well as an inside and outside shower.

Luxury Tent

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These spacious safari tents boast an open-plan lounge and a private viewing deck. They feature a full en suite bathroom, air conditioning, electric blankets and a mini bar.

Category	Facilities
Activities	Walking tours, Archery, Horse riding, Game drives.
Others	parking, bar, wifi, pool, food.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Miscellaneous	Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area.
Safety features	Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available.
Bathroom	Bath, Shower, Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Slippers.
Room Amenities	Sofa, Trash cans, Pool towels, Fireplace, Non-feather pillow, Air conditioning, Heating, Wardrobe or closet, Private entrance, Electric blankets, Shallow end, Hardwood or parquet floors, Seating Area, Safety deposit box.
Food & Drink	Coffee machine, Wine/champagne, Special diet menus (on request), Electric kettle, Wine glasses, Restaurant, Minibar, Outdoor furniture, Bottle of water, Room service, Tea/Coffee maker, Wine or champagne.
Safety & security	Fire extinguishers, Fire extinguisher.
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
Services & Extras	Wake-up service, Towels, Key access, Linen.
Media & Technology	Laptop safe.
Common areas	Sun terrace, Outdoor fireplace, Garden.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Physical distancing	Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
Pool and wellness	Sun umbrellas, Massage, Couples massage, Neck massage, Spa facilities, Head massage, Spa and wellness centre, Back massage, Full body massage, Sun loungers or beach chairs.
Transport	Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport drop off, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shuttle service, Airport pick up.
Outdoor & View	Terrace, Patio, Balcony, Garden view, View.

About This Property

Guest Ratings For This Property

8.7

Based on 170 Reviews

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Comfort

9.0

Cleanliness

9.1

Value For Money

8.1

Facilities

9.0

Guest Reviews

Bredine

young couple

6.0

Pleasant

Stunning location - just wish they focussed a bit more on detail to make it a 5star experience as it can be - everything

Location is amazing!!!

It is lacking some attention to detail - for 5star there is definitely place for improvement- detail are missed

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Matthias

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Incredible mix of luxury and adventure safari

Published on 08 Dec 2023

Sharon

with friends

8.0

Very good

A beautiful resort, excellent game drives but restaurant service needs to improve.

The game drives with Lucky were superb. The locations and views are spectacular. The restaurant service was hit and miss.

Restaurant service was hit and miss. When Lona and Sammy were serving it was excellent but when they were off it was very poor. Management were not visible or available to check that we were happy with everything.

Published on 30 Nov 2023

Gaynor

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Absolutely magical in every way

It was magical - absolutely lovely

There was nothing to dislike at all

Published on 22 Nov 2023

Erin

family with young children

8.0

Very good

Great game reserve

Staff were friendly and helpful when you asked. Accommodation is spread out and private so there isn't any overlooking from anyone. Three meals a day and drinks provided. 3 very decent portion sized meals each day. Views are fabulous over the land and although we didn't see many animals at the lodge it was lovely. Communal seating areas very comfortable and beautifully decorated. Tents are a great size with decking and outdoor seating area. A bath and shower both available. The bed was very comfortable and a electric blanket as well as log bruner available for colder evenings. Turn down service and soft dressing gowns available. The game drives were very professional and an amazing experience! So much to see and the ranger Eric was excellent, really made the game drives exciting and fun. You get drinks and some snacks on the game drive. The staff also assist with walking you to and from rooms.

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Food was on the whole good. On one occasion not all starter dishes were brought out at the same time & meant we couldn't all eat together. A few times we had empty glasses and weren't checked on or offered more. It was disappointing as most tables were empty so we felt they could have been more attentive. Unfortunately we weren't able to access any of the additional options e.g. massage or star gazing. We were offered these on arrival and didn't receive a further update after we registered interest unless we had asked . The spa option had to wait until the next day to know.if there was availability - not sure what format they use but it was disappointing to wait so long before finding out it wasn't possible.

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Published on 30 Oct 2023

Melanie

solo traveller

10.0

Exceptional

I only stayed for a night but was an incredible experience and the ranger (Dario) went above and beyond to find what I wanted to see, cannot thank him enough for the game drives! The staff were all very welcoming and helpful. Food was delicious. Views from the lodge itself are just incredible and the room was insane. I highly recommend this lodge to anyone visiting the area.

Published on 13 Jul 2023

Pearce

young couple

5.0

Passable

Average.

The game ranger. The animal sightings.

No attention to detail. Poor communication on arrival. Access is not suitable for normal/low cars. Long delay on washing service. No pre-checkin communication. No interest in personal guest details. Glassware and decor is subject standard for 5 star. Lack of organisation amongst staff due to no visible leadership.

Published on 14 May 2023

David

young couple

7.0

Good

B/fast was good with plenty of choice. Lunch was also good but dinner was disappointing except for the last evening. Chicken curry (if one could call it that) served with mayonnaise??

Dinner could be better thought through. The public rooms could do with a refresh. For what is advertised as 5* I would only award it 3*

Published on 23 Apr 2023