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Big 5 Day Safaris at Amakhala Game Reserve

Experience the wild – even if you're short on time!

Craving a true African safari but don’t have time for an overnight stay? Our Big 5 Day Safari is the perfect way to explore the untamed beauty of the Eastern Cape — all in one unforgettable day.

Just a 50-minute drive from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Amakhala Game Reserve offers the ultimate malaria-free safari adventure.

Guided by an expert ranger in an open safari vehicle, you’ll journey through Amakhala’s vast wilderness — home to the Big 5, as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra, black wildebeest, and a wide variety of antelope and birdlife.

Whether you’re visiting the region on a tight schedule or simply looking for a memorable day out in nature, this safari experience ticks all the boxes.

What to Expect on Your Day Safari

Begin your adventure at 09h30 with a welcome at the Day Safari Centre, where you’ll meet your guide and get a quick orientation. At 10h00, head out on a guided safari through Amakhala Game Reserve, returning at 13h00 for a delicious 2-course lunch with two soft drinks included. If you’ve chosen the full-day option, enjoy a second game drive from 14h00 to 15h30 for even more unforgettable wildlife moments.

Choose Your Experience

Option 1: Half-Day Safari

Includes a 3-hour guided game drive, a delicious 2-course lunch and 2 local beverages (cash bar available).  

Book a Half-Day Safari

Option 2: Full-Day Safari

Includes a 3-hour guided game drive, a 2-course lunch with 2 local beverages (cash bar available), followed by an additional 1.5-hour game drive in the afternoon.

Book a Full-Day Safari

Need help booking your safari? We’re here to help!

Email: daysafaris@amakhala.co.za
Call: +27 (0) 41 450 5658

Directions:

Convenient Location: Easily reached from Port Elizabeth, Grahamstown, and Addo.

• Drive along the N2 from Port Elizabeth towards Grahamstown for 60 km.
• Pass the R342 turn-off to Paterson and continue for about 2 km.
• About 1 km before the R342 Karel Landman turn-off on your right. Enter through the gate at Leeuwenbosch Country House.
• Park on the grass to the left. Staff will meet you and guide you to the Safari Day Centre (ARCC).

Reservations Office | reservations@lionroars.com | +27 (0)21 424 1530