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Why visit Amakhala Game Reserve?
Amakhala Game Reserve, in the greater Addo National Park region of South Africa's Eastern Cape, offers malaria-free Big 5 safaris amid a conservation success story.
Amakhala consists of rewilded farmland now behaving naturally, after rehabilitation and wildlife reintroductions. The Bushman’s River meanders through this scenic landscape, which includes five of South Africa's seven biomes—from bushveld to savannah.
Greater Addo National Park
The Greater Addo Elephant National Park is a megapark in the making and consists of the following parks, plus several private game reserves such as Amakhala:
Addo Elephant National Park
Woody Cape Nature Reserve
Marine Protection Area
Bird Island
St Croix Island
Amakhala quick facts
85km² (8,500-hectares)
11 establishments made up of restored country houses, safari lodges and tented camps, some owned and managed by fifth-generation frontier settler families
Amakhala hosts the Big Five and is a partner of the WWF South Africa Black Rhino Range Expansion Project
"Amakhala" means "the place of many aloes" in the local isiXhosa language
What wildlife will I see at Amakhala?
Wildlife likely to be encountered during game drives in Amakhala Game Reserve are the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard), cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and various antelope species.
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Amakhala Game Reserve FAQs
Peak season bookings require 12–18 months of advance planning. Trips outside of peak season can be arranged 6–9 months ahead, with better rates and availability.
Our safari prices typically include accommodation, all meals and described activities, park fees, experienced guides, airport transfers and 24/7 support from our team. Specific inclusions vary by package – contact us for detailed itineraries.
You only make your first payment when you book your Amakhala holiday. Your second (last) payment is about 90 days before you travel.
We have been handcrafting experiential safaris since 1991. Travel in Africa is about knowing when and where to go, and with whom. A few weeks too early/late or a few kilometres off course, and you could miss the greatest show on Earth. And wouldn’t that be a pity?
Booking through a respected tour operator with many years of experience means that all you need to focus on is helping us design your safari and then having a superb vacation. The rest - all the nitty-gritty detail and admin is done while you relax. Our 24/7 concierges take care of problems such as flight changes and missed flights, last-minute road transfer and lodge changes due to unexpected events, and itinerary changes requested by you.
Remember that you will not save money by attempting to book and manage your own safari, but you will inherit mistakes and problems that arise.
Yes, your money is safe. Your payments go into a third-party TRUST ACCOUNT - protecting them in the unlikely event of a financial setback on our part. Also, we are members of SATSA who attest to our integrity, legal compliance and financial stability. See what travellers say about us.
Yes, by booking your safari with Africa Geographic, you make a significant difference because:
We donate a portion of every safari sold to selected conservation efforts at ground level
Your safari supports our conservation publishing efforts, which educate the world about Africa's incredible biodiversity and the local people who protect it
Our chosen lodges support local community initiatives, ensuring that tourism benefits the nearby villages directly. They also adhere to strict environmental practices, such as limited vehicle numbers and sustainable camp operations, which help protect the ecosystem
YOUR safari choice does make a difference – thank you!
Start planning your Amakhala Game Reserve holiday
Our travel experts will craft a no-obligation itinerary just for you. We have crafted over 5,000 safaris since 1991. Your personal details are protected; we only use this information to contact you.
Why choose us to craft your safari?
Handcrafted experiential safaris since 1991.
Travel in Africa is about knowing when and where to go, and with whom. A few weeks too early/late or a few kilometres off course, and you could miss the greatest show on Earth. And wouldn’t that be a pity?
Trust & Safety
Guest payments go into a third-party TRUST ACCOUNT - protecting them in the unlikely event of a financial setback on our part. Also, we are members of SATSA who attest to our integrity, legal compliance and financial stability.
Make a difference
We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level.
YOUR safari choice does make a difference - thank you!