South Africa
$1499—South Africa 5-star safari for 2, reg. $6030
Bukela Game Lodge

Kelsey Pulera
Deal Expert
Why We Love This Deal
Travelzoo Members rave about this 5-star South Africa safari: "Simply amazing. Far exceeded our expectations." From the lodging to the gourmet food and the Big 5 sightings, you'll be pampered.
Spend 5 nights from $750 per person with this offer. That's up to 75% less than the regular price. It covers luxury accommodations. A top-rated meal plan. And expert-led game drives in the breathtaking wilderness.
What's Included
- Two guests can stay for 5 nights in a luxury tent—these feature a sleeping area, a separate lounge area, an en suite bathroom and a minibar
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Prices are per tent, not per person, and include VAT
- $1499 … May–September 2025
- $2179 … October 2025–April 2026
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Travelzoo Member perks:
- All meals (beverages not included)
- Two daily game drives on the 18,000-acre Amakhala Game Reserve, known for its frequent Big 5 sightings
- Option to extend your stay with additional nights starting from $295 per night
- Not included: Beverages and a nightly per-person conservation levy of R210 (approx. US$11) through Aug. 31; and R230 ($approx. US$12) from Sept. 1 onward
- Not available on: Dec. 20, 2025–Jan. 10, 2026
More Reasons to Go
- The spacious tents feature panoramic views of the valley from wraparound decks
- The property is nestled among indigenous trees and bushes in a secluded river valley
- There are two sparkling pools and an active waterhole on the camp
- South Africa is a year-round destination. Visit in summer for newborns, migrations and storms. Or go in winter for dry weather and cool evenings
- All the adventure calls for some relaxation. Guests can indulge in a treatment from the Bukela Spa
About the Destination
To reach Bukela Game Lodge, travelers will fly into Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (Port Elizabeth International Airport). From there, it's a one-hour drive to the lodge. Airport transfers can be arranged through the lodge at an additional cost.
Enjoyed This
(29 Member Ratings)
(29 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Excellent. Wonderful accommodations, fantastic, attentive staff.
Other Comments
Top notch staff.
Brett
Feb 20, 2025
Chicago, USA
Enjoyed Most
Lucky was the best guide for our safaris. He was very knowledgeable and respectful of the animals.
Pamela
Feb 01, 2025
Port Clinton, USA
Enjoyed Most
5 stars in every traditional measure (service, room, food), but that doesn't capture the experience. There's no easy way to describe it, best to experience it for yourself if South Africa is in your plans.
audrey
Jan 07, 2025
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Enjoyed Most
We were able to redeem a Travelzoo 5 night Safari in the Luxury tents at Bukela Game Lodge. This was absolutely wonderful experience!!! The staff is incredible, the food is amazing (and you never went hungry!) We had amazing Rangers/guides and did extra experiences included a bird drive and walkabout. I highly recommend both!
The Tents are certinaly luxorious and very comfortable! Each tent has their own deck with amazing views. We highly recommend Bekula Game Reserve!!
Ian
Sep 24, 2024
Port Orchard, USA
Enjoyed Most
The staff made the experience amazing. So memorable. Friendly, efficient, hard working, thoughtful. The guides/rangers were unbelievable at tracking the animals. We were close up and personal with all of the animals we wanted to see: rhinos, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, lions, buffalo, warthogs, tons of birds including ostriches.
Lauren
Sep 18, 2024
West Hartford, USA
Enjoyed Most
Amazing experience! We loved everything about the lodge and the safari drives! The staff was great and our guide, Lucky, was wonderful and super knowledgeable! I would highly recommend Bukela for an amazing vacation!
Barbara
Jan 29, 2025
Sterling Heights, USA
Other Comments
This was an incredible, once in a lifetime experience! The staff at Bukela was amazing!! Very intimate setting, so they are able get to know you and your preferences quickly. Every staff member was eager to help, and were beyond helpful. The food was top notch!
Our game drives were nothing short of AMAZING! I wasn’t expecting to get such a close view of the animals. On multiple occasions, the animals were within touching distance, which I was not expecting!
My only complaint is with our luxury tent. There was a lack of accessible outlets, including in the bathroom, which made it hard. And our shower was outside!! It was a very unique experience, but if the weather was cold, it was a miserable time. It was also a bit hard to keep cool during the day, but all these I guess were part of the “glamping” experience.
If you have the opportunity to go, GO! You won’t regret it ❤️
Heather
Jun 07, 2024
Oak PointLittle Elm, USA
Enjoyed Most
It was an enjoyable trip and safari. Great staff and accommodations, but the ever present highway visible on every drive at one time or another, brought back the reality of civilization too frequently. A few years ago we did another safari at the Mosetlha lodge in Madikwe and it was much more rustic and "savage".
Other Comments
For first time safari travelers, this is a good option.
Paul A
Sep 18, 2024
Lima, Peru
Enjoyed Most
It was so wonderful! Beautiful lodge, excellent food, amazing game drives!
Ellen
Jun 08, 2024
St. George, USA
Enjoyed Most
Friendly and efficient people.
Other Comments
Staff is very accommodating.
Shalendra
Sep 18, 2024
Powell, USA