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Amakhala Game Reserve is nestled in the Greater Addo and Frontier Country region of the Eastern Cape in South Africa and offers a fantastic escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The game reserve sits on the Indian Ocean coastal belt and offers wonderful wildlife viewing experiences, with the best of both worlds in the hands of safari-goers. Shadowed by sandstone mountains and surrounded by Albany thicket, open grasslands, and tracts of acacia savannah and fynbos, this 21,000-acre game reserve provides a sanctuary to four of the Big Five of Africa.

Amakhala Game Reserve boasts an exceptional array of activities and facilities for discerning guests. From water safaris to walking safaris and traditional guided game drives, there are various opportunities for safari-goers to experience the wild. The game reserve is very accessible and only 50 minutes from the airport in Port Elizabeth, making it the perfect safari destination for a weekend or week-long getaway.

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Amakhala Game Reserve is a private wildlife sanctuary and offers an exclusive safari experience. Safari-goers opting to visit Amakhala can expect to see lions, elephants, buffalos, white rhinos, stately giraffes, and several species of antelope. Furthermore, the elusive cheetah makes an appearance at Amakhala Game Reserve. For those opting for a nighttime safari, some of the shy five can sometimes be seen—namely, the aardvark and the porcupine. Lucky safari-goers could come across the brown hyena or the bat-eared fox, too.

With more than 240 bird species recorded, Amakhala Game Reserve is a great birding destination for avid twitchers. Common species include the African goshawk, the Jacka buzzard, and the goliath heron.

Amakhala Game Reserve has a semi-arid climate, meaning wildlife tends to seek out water throughout the year. The driest season occurs through winter, which is generally from June to September, while October to April is great for birding, and an abundance of newborn wildlife can be found in summer.

Amakhala Game Reserves offers an exceptional range of safari activities. The traditional guided game drives are always popular among safari-goers and provide the ideal opportunity to learn about the resident wildlife and the reserve’s sustainability and conservation efforts. Guided game drives are led by an experienced ranger, in the comfort of an open-air cruiser where guests can marvel at the African landscape and wildlife.

Nestled on the Bushman’s River, Amakhala Game Reserve also offers one-hour boat cruises, which provide a unique perspective of the landscape and its residents and are great for bird watching and spotting hippos bathing in the water. Furthermore, horseback safaris are incredible and leave guests with memories to last a lifetime. The horseback trails carve through the stunning landscape and allow riders to experience nature up close and personal as they trot gently along secluded riverbanks and across open plains.

Amakhala Game Reserve offers a plethora of accommodation options for safari-goers looking to spend a night or two. Most of the lodges in the game reserve provide luxurious amenities and facilities to make any discerning guest feel right at home in the heart of nature.

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