Amakhala Game Reserve, South Africa

Eastern Cape Game Reserves

Amakhala Game Reserve, Eastern Cape

Amakhala Game Reserve is named after the Xhosa word meaning Aloes, the prolific indigenous plant found in this uniquely diverse province. Steeped in history and beauty, this 7000 hectare game reserve creates an ideal environment for an unforgettable safari and an intimate experience of the varied landscape, including breathtaking views of the Bushman's River.

Amakhala Game Reserve offers a range of morning and evening safaris and other activities to enable our guests to experience the fascinating flora, fauna and birdlife of the Eastern Cape. This is your opportunity to return to nature. Go on game drives in an open Land Rover in search of our wildlife - lion, black & white rhino, elephant, cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, black wildebeest, zebra, tortoise and over 16 antelope species - or take a night drive with cheese and wine sundowners before searching for elusive nocturnal animals such as lynx, porcupine and spring hare.

Relax on a slow river cruise down the Bushman’s River. The riverine bushveld offers excellent bird watching with a good chance of seeing the majestic African Fish Eagle and all three species of Kingfisher. Amongst the game drinking at the river’s edge, the rare Cape Clawless Otter might also be sighted.

A guided walk with one of the qualified rangers in the Amakhala Reserve will both fascinate and enthral you with an in-depth view into the hidden treasures of the African veld. Canoeing on the Bushman’s River will also give you a better insight into the tranquil riverine ecosystem.

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Game Lodges in Amakhala Game Reserve

The Bush Lodge

Feel the heartbeat and rhythm of Africa as you become part of a Big 5 Safari Adventure on Amakhala Game Reserve. Morning and evening game drives by experienced rangers through Amakhala Game Reserve will leave you ...

Bukela Game Lodge

Enjoy viewing the big 5 from a 4x4 game viewing vehicle or from the elevated hide overlooking a watering hole. You may see Cheetah in camp or on a drive, along with elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard and many ...

Quatermain's Camp

To experience the real nature of the African bush and enjoy some of the many wildlife encounters this area has to offer we run twice daily game drives. As we operate in "Big 5" areas you have a chance of seeing elephant, white and black rhino, leopard, buffalo and lion as well as ...

HillsNek Safaris

As you leave HillsNek in your personal Land Rover game-viewing vehicle, you will be traversing an area of over 18 000 acres, weaving through five of the country’s seven biomes. This abundant wilderness balances complex and diverse ecosystems ...

Amakhala Game Lodge

A range of accommodation is available. These are owner-managed establishments that ensure you will experience first-hand, the famous hospitality of the Eastern Cape. The lodges offer various styles of ...

Amakhala Game Reserve

Accommodation nearby

For accommodation outside of the reserve, see these towns which border the reserve:
• Alexandria • Alicedale • Bathurst • Colchester • Grahamstown • Nanaga • Paterson

Or to see all towns bordering the reserve at once, visit Frontier Country Accommodation.

Did you know?
The 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. Surrounding attractions include the Shamwari Game Reserve (5 min), Addo Elephant Park (30 min), Grahamstown (40 min), the Sunshine Coast with its stunning beaches (45 min), and historical Settler villages such as Sidbury and Salem.

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