The Bush Lodge, a Game Lodge positioned in the bush at the top end of an open valley in the Amakhala Game Reserve offers en-suite, tented and thatched suites overlooking a wild life watering point with big sky views.
A far cry from the average safari experience, the Bush Lodge provides undivided, personal attention ensuring your stay is pleasurable and unforgettable.
Rustic luxury tented bush camp.
5-Star Bush Lodge is discreetly positioned in the bush at the top end of an open valley in the reserve, each of the superlative en-suite, tented and thatched suites overlooks a watering point with big sky views. Each suite has a secluded private viewing deck with intimate plunge pool. Within the spacious interior hot and cold air-conditioning, an atmospheric fireplace, large oval bath and romantic alfresco double showers make this the perfect bush retreat.
The main lodge offers luxurious dining, splendid lounge areas and an expansive viewing deck with magnificent views of game-filled plains. Evenings are spent around the outdoor fireplace admiring the unspoilt African star-scape. The guest reception is at the colonial Reed Valley Inn, from where guests are transferred into the reserve to enjoy the comfort and elegance of the tented accommodation. Bush Lodge offers twice-daily expeditions by open 4x4 safari vehicles.
Accommodation at Bush Lodge:
All buildings are thatched roofs, tented walls and have wooden floors. The main building has a large, comfortable lounge, dining area, pub and a 96m2 deck with outdoor and indoor fire place. Each of the eight tents have an open deck with plunge pool, air conditioning (hot & cold), fire place, large oval bath and outdoor shower.
Bush Lodge offers Wifi in public areas by the main lodge & in all rooms.
* Bush Walks
* Horse-riding
What to bring:
* Comfortable clothes (warm jackets)
* Good walking shoes
* Sunglasses
* Hat
* Sunscreen
Rooms & Tents
8 Rustic Luxury Tents
All buildings are thatched roofs, tented walls and have wooden floors.
Standard features in all rooms
* Private Plunge Pools
* Separate Toilets
* Full en-suite Bathrooms
* Outdoor shower
* Bathrobes
* Mini Bar
* Tea & Coffee Facilities
* Hair Dryer
* Safe in room
* Air-Conditioning Fans
* Fire Place
Built in the bush at the top end of an open valley in the reserve, each of the Family Luxury Tents overlook a watering King size bed with bath in main room, twin beds in second room with own toilet. Child Policy Children 12 years and older are welcome.
Built in the bush at the top end of an open valley in the reserve, each of the Double Luxury Tents overlook a watering point with sky views. All buildings are thatched roofs, tented walls and wooden floors. Child Policy Children 12 years and older are welcome.
From Port Elizabeth take the N2 towards Grahamstown. Approximately 50 km from Port Elizabeth is an intersection, keep left on the N2 towards Grahamstown. From the intersection travel for a further 13km towards Amakhala Game Reserve (see road signs of various lodges along the way).
Children 12 years and older are welcomed at Bush Lodge an will be charged an adult per person sharing rate. Booking with children 6+ will be considered, but is solely at the owners discretion and will be charged adult per person sharing rate.
