Private Big 5 Game Reserve Amakhala

🐾 Experience the Wild Up Close

Join Bakadi Dreams on an unforgettable journey into Africa’s breathtaking wildlife with a game drive through the private Amakhala Game Reserve – a malaria-free natural paradise in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, just over an hour from Port Elizabeth.

🦁 Untamed Nature – On Safari in Open 4×4 Vehicles

Your safari begins in the Leeuwenbosch area, part of the 18,000-hectare Amakhala Game Reserve.

Climb aboard an open safari vehicle for a guided game drive led by professional, English-speaking rangers, passionate about sharing their knowledge of the region’s wildlife and ecosystems.

Amakhala is home to an incredible diversity of African wildlife:

Lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, monkeys, tortoises – and many more.

With a bit of luck, you might spot Africa’s iconic Big Five up close, along with smaller animals, fascinating bird species, and the insects that make this ecosystem so unique.

🌍 A Richly Diverse Ecosystem

Amakhala spans five of South Africa’s seven major biomes, including savannah, grassland, and bushveld – creating ideal conditions for a remarkably diverse range of flora and fauna.

No two safaris are the same – but each one is unforgettable!

🗓️ Tour Itinerary

  • Private Big Five Game Reserve: Amakhala
  • Transfer from cruise ship or hotel (approx. 1-hour drive)
  • Welcome drink upon arrival
  • Open-vehicle game drive through the reserve (max. 10 guests per vehicle) Duration: approx. 3 hours.
  • Lunch and drinks included
  • Afternoon return to ship or hotel

✔️ Included Services

  • Guided game drive in open safari vehicles (max. 10 guests)
  • Lunch & beverages
  • Round-trip transfers from/to your ship or hotel
  • All entrance & conservation fees
  • English-speaking rangers

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children aged 2 and above can join if a private vehicle is booked exclusively.

🐾 Discover the Wild Side of Africa – Exclusive, Immersive, Unforgettable

This tour is perfect for travelers seeking a comfortable yet authentic safari experience – close to nature, without long travel distances.

Prices valid through May 2026.

👉 For more excursions in Port Elizabeth, click here.

Private Big 5 Game Reserve Amakhala

200per person

Included in the Price:

  • Guided safari in open jeeps (max. 10 people per vehicle)
  • Lunch & beverages
  • Transfers to/from the port or hotel
  • Entrance fees & conservation fees
  • English-speaking rangers

Cancellation Policy:

If a port is not called and this is announced less than 24 hours in advance, we will try to refund as much as possible. However, any costs already incurred on our side will need to be passed on.