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Most visitors to Amakhala Game Reserve arrive via O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. You may start your tour from either of these destinations by organized safari or by driving yourself. The distance from Cape Town to Amakhala is 850km/528mi. Many visitors choose to drive via the Garden Route, taking a leisurely week or two to do so before arriving at Amakhala.
As an alternative to driving, you can take a flight from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), where you can rent a car. The distance from Port Elizabeth to the park is about 100km/62mi on a paved road and the drive takes approximately 1½ hours*.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) or Cape Town International Airport (CPT), and what tickets would cost.
Domestic Flights
There are several domestic carriers through which scheduled flights to Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) may be booked:
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Please check our How To Get to South Africa page to learn more about passport, visa and other entry requirements.