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Lalibela Game Reserve and Safari Lodge

Lalibela Game Reserve and Safari Lodge Reviews & Information

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Restaurants

Dining at Lalibela Game Lodge

At Lalibela Game Lodge an emphasis is placed on local specialties while the atmosphere at the lodges is an informal one. Dining at all of the lodges, whether indoors or outdoors, is always around a large central table where guests are encouraged to interact with each other. There are an unusual menu and dining area for children under 8.

Activities, Sports & Leisure

Game Drives

Lalibela Game Lodge offers Big 5 game viewing in open vehicles with experienced game rangers. These drives bring guests face to face with a multitude of game species including cheetah, hyena, hippo, giraffe, zebra, warthog, elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and numerous species of antelope, such as eland, kudu, bushbuck and wildebeest. Night drives to search for the elusive bat-eared fox, aardvark, black-backed jackal, aardwolf and the curious spring hare. Within the Reserve, no public roads are running through the property; therefore all the animals roam freely in the reserve.

Conferences & Events

Safari conference centre

The majestic stone and thatch Conference Centre at Lalibela seats 100 people, theatre-style, in the main conference room. State-of-the-art technology includes a hi-definition data projector and a motorised screen for data and multi-media presentations. Other features include air-conditioning, three varying lectern placement, translator boxes, a high clarity sound system, a large stage with a ramp so that vehicles can be driven onto the stage. 

The boardroom-style room seats 18 delegates in high-back leather chairs. Features of this room include a data projector with drop-down screen, a mobile lectern, air-conditioning, a data projector, portable screen and flip charts. 

Lalibela Game Lodge can tailor-make conference packages to suit any group.

Services

Check in and Check Out Times
  • Check in: 14:00
  • Check out: 10:00
General Services
  • Airport transfers
  • Housekeeping service
  • Kid's entertainment
  • Safari drives
  • Wake-up call
Children Policy
  • Families with children under the age of 12 are welcome at Lalibela and can stay at the family lodge, Mark’s Camp. At Mark’s Camp, the family rooms can accommodate two adults and two children. They also offer a special children’s programme for children aged 2 or older, which includes individual activities, children’s game drives and meals.For those under two years old, we provide experienced childminders & nannies.

    Game drives

    The children’s game drive are specially designed for young children, with their personal game ranger and game-viewing vehicle. The children’s game drives are shorter than those of the adults and stick to the main gravel roads of the reserve.

    • Because of the unpredictability of small children, care is taken to avoid getting close to dangerous animals. Children might still have the opportunity of seeing the Big Five from a distance, but this is not guaranteed. The primary focus of the children’s game drive is of antelope, bird and insect species. It is a sensory safari and exposes the children to the sights, smells, sounds, feels and taste of Africa.
    •  Children between the ages of 2 to 7 years old will go out on the children’s game drive. Due to the vehicle being specially designed for children’s game drives, only one adult per family may join the children’s game drive.
    •  Children aged 8 and older are permitted to accede to the adults on an adult game drive. Children under the age of 8 ARE NOT allowed on the adult trips.
    • Children under two may not participate in any game drives. Child minders are available to take care of children under two while adults are on the game drive.

    In addition to the children’s game ranger, the Children’s Programme Coordinator will accompany the children’s game drive.

    The morning children’s game drive departs at approximately 08h00 and returns in time for brunch. The afternoon children’s game drive departs at around 16h30 and will come back at about 18h00 in time for the children’s dinner.

    Children’s Activities (for children aged 2 and over)

    Between meals and game drives, children over two years old are kept busy with some fun and educational activities i.e. rhino t-shirt painting, making African masks, art, making photo frames, making wind mobiles, etc

    The children’s programme is run separately to that of the adults, and while the adults are more than welcome to join in on the children’s activities, they can also enjoy the peacefulness of the lodge and relax while their children are being entertained.

    Child Minders and babysitters

    Childminders and babysitters are on duty during the following times:

    • During the times that the adult and child’s morning & evening game drives take place;
    • During the times that the children’s activities take place; and
    • During adult meal times.

    Should any additional child minding be required outside of these hours, your lodge hostess will arrange it at an extra charge.

    Meals

    Children under 8 have special meal times (at earlier times), with food more suited to young children. Children over 8 are welcome to join their parents for dinner.

    Rates

    Children under the age of 12 pay 50% of the adult rate. This price includes accommodation, all meals, game drives as applicable, children’s activities as described and any child-minding or babysitting.

Children Activities
  • Lalibela’s malaria-free location makes it an ideal holiday spot for families travelling with children. The children’s programme optimises the safari experience. A particular game drive vehicle caters specifically for children. Other features include arts and crafts, bush skills, African stories, special child-friendly food and babysitting during certain hours.

Available Rooms

Mills Manor - Exclusive Use (6 guests)

Lentaba Lodge: Classic Room

# Rooms:
8

Lentaba, the "lodge on the hillside", can accommodate 16 guests in eight secluded thatched chalets. Each chalet features a private observation deck, air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom (shower only), panel heater, direct dial telephone, hairdryer and a ceiling fan.

The main lodge at Lentaba has a traditional safari style and boasts a large lounge, viewing deck and a sunny swimming pool where guests are invited to spend a lazy afternoon. The outdoor dining "boma" provides a magnificent view of a waterhole, which is lit up after dark for night game viewing. There is also a stylish indoor dining area. Brunch is served al fresco on the main viewing deck.

Marks Camp - Double / Twin Rooms

# Rooms:
8

The stone and thatch chalets at Lalibela's Mark's Camp has a relaxed Pan-African style and sleeps up to 20 guests in four individual chalets and four family chalets. Each comfortably furnished chalet features an en-suite bathroom (shower only), ceiling fan, panel heater, direct dial telephone, hairdryer and air-conditioning. The chalets open up onto a private deck with views over the surrounding bush.

Between game drives, guests can relax in the large lounge, bird watch from the viewing decks or laze around the swimming pool. Mark's Camp provides an outdoor dining "boma" for fireside dinners and outdoor brunches, as well as a gracious indoor dining area. Mark's Camp is perfect for families travelling with young children and the camp features a playground with jungle gym and entertainment room.

Lentaba Lodge: Luxury Room

Tree Tops Tented Camp

# Rooms:
5

The Tree Tops Camp at the Lalibela Game Reserve features luxury safari tents perched high up on thatched platforms. Joined by raised walkways, the tents offer spectacular views over the thickly-wooded valley. The rooms feature canvas walls and thatched roofs and have huge window areas. Each air-conditioned room has a private veranda where guests can sit and relax in privacy.

The Tree Tops Lodge provides a large lounge and open-air dining deck with a view over a small waterhole. Guests can sunbathe around the swimming pool or relax in the shaded gazebo.

Marks Camp - Family Rooms

Mills Manor - Exclusive Use (10 guests)

Mills Manor and Lentaba

 

GPS Co-Ordinates

Latitude: -33.469586

Longitude: 26.252190

Directions

Lalibela is 90km from the Port Elizabeth Airport and the drive takes about 1 hour.

Directions to the Lalibela Game Lodge from Port Elizabeth:

- Take the N2 highway out of Port Elizabeth in the direction of Grahamstown.
- After about 51 km you will come to a large spaghetti junction. Follow the signs for N2 Grahamstown.
- Drive along the N2 until you cross the Bushmans River.
- Exactly 13 km later you will see the large Lalibela sign on your left-hand side.

Parking

On site parking facilities are provided for guests.

Star Rating

5 Star