Stay

Rooms/Tents:


Built-in the bush at the top end of an open valley in the reserve, each Luxury Tent at Bush Lodge offers breathtaking views of a watering hole and the vast African sky. All buildings feature thatched roofs, tented walls, and wooden floors, blending rustic charm with refined comfort. Each of the eight tents boasts an open deck with a plunge pool, air conditioning (hot & cold), a fireplace, a large oval bath, and an outdoor shower — the perfect hideaway to relax after exploring the African bush.


King/Twin Tent

From R8,100.00 pps

*Excluding Conservation Levy

All-Inclusive Rates: Your stay includes luxurious accommodation, all meals, selected beverages, and two game drives daily — giving you the ultimate safari experience.


Family Tent

From R8,100.00 pps

*Excluding Conservation Levy

All-Inclusive Rates: Your stay includes luxurious accommodation, all meals, selected beverages, and two game drives daily — giving you the ultimate safari experience


Standard Features in all tents

  • Private Plunge Pools
  • Full en-suite Bathrooms with Separate Bathrooms
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Mini Bar, Tea & Coffee Facilities
  • Hair Dryer & Safe in Room
  • Air-Conditioning, Fans & Fire Place 
  • Indoor Dining, Bar, Lounge Area & Viewing Deck
  • Spa Treatments available

Bush Lodge Schedule

  • Check-in time is at 13h00
  • Lunch is at 14h00
  • Afternoon Game Drive departs at 15h00, if guests arrive later than 14h00 they will miss this game drive.
  • Dinner is at 19h30-20h00
  • Morning Game Drive (Your guide will confirm the time the evening before)
  • Breakfast is at 09h00
  • Check-out is at 11h00

Conservation Levy

Amakhala Game Reserve continues to provide an excellent example of how communities can convert agricultural land for conservation purposes while promoting a viable tourism economy. Protecting the rhinos is a key factor in the ongoing success and sustainability of this initiative.

For bookings with check-in dates from 1 September 2025 to 28 February 2026:

Adults: R275 per person, per night.

For bookings with check-in dates from 01 March 2026 to 28 February 2027:
Adults: R425 per person, per night.

The Conservation and Community Development Levy will primarily fund the anti-poaching units and a dedicated rhino monitoring program to preserve and protect the rhinos of Amakhala Game Reserve.

All levies will be collected by the Amakhala Foundation, a registered Public Benefit Organization, PBO no. 930039115