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Lalibela Game Reserve

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 3 restaurants and 4 outdoor pools

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Relax in a spacious living area with comfortable seating and a stunning view of the surrounding hills and greenery.
Cozy common area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a thatched roof ceiling.
Unique architectural design with thatched roofs and lush surroundings.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery in a serene outdoor setting.
Cozy seating area with a fireplace, traditional African masks, and rustic charm.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

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OFF N2 NATIONAL ROAD , DRIEKOPPEN,, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, 6131
  • Lalibela Game Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Rhodes University
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Makhanda

Lalibela Game Reserve places you within a 5-minute walk of Lalibela Game Reserve. This 22-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 4 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, and a conference center.

What's nearby

  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 24 min drive - 26.4 miles
  • St Andrew's College - 25 min drive - 27.5 miles
  • Rhodes University - 25 min drive - 27.3 miles
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 26 min drive - 15.9 miles

About this property

Lalibela Game Reserve

Family-friendly hotel with 3 restaurants and 4 outdoor pools
Guests of Lalibela Game Reserve have access to 4 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and a conference center. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available on request) for ZAR 1110 per vehicle one way. Staff members are on hand to provide dry cleaning/laundry services and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a free kid's club, coffee/tea in a common area, and a terrace.
Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include furnished balconies, coffee makers, and ceiling fans.
4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lentaba Lodge
  • Marks Camp
  • Tree Tops

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 24 buildings
  • Built in 2002
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1110 per vehicle (one way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 11 AM
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Lalibela Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Wonderful stay. Great staff, excellent food, wonderful game drives. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Susan, North Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Memorable visit

This was our first Game Reserve stay and I cant imagine they get any better or more 'genuine' . No chipping of animals here. A truly enjoyable experience even if the cheetah did have the last laugh and eluded us. Craig was a wonderful Ranger. Extremely knowledgable in all aspects of the local, natural environment. A charming host and driver and so hardworking. All the Staff were approachable, friendly and generous with their time and attention. The lodges were cosy and spotless. The food was amazing providing a 'local ' feel to the whole experience and the vegetarian options were varied and plentiful. We saw elephants, giraffes, rhino, hippos, lions, water buffalo, zebra, etc etc. A professionaly managed reserve with a very personal touch.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Clovis, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lalibela, Mark's Camp 4 nights

We can't say enough about the marvelous time we had. The food was beyond wonderful, game drives magnificent, hospitality could not have been better or more welcoming. Our Ranger Ruan was well educated and informative. For anyone with children they have a children's program that sets the parents free to enjoy the game drives and other times while they are entertained with their own staff. We are grandparents and had no children with us, but we were impressed about what we saw. We happen to be there for Valentines Day and things were nicely decorated for the holiday, each dinner had animal folded napkins, etc.

2/10 Terrible

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

tolles Resort

wir waren rundum zufrieden. Die Safaris mit Jason waren toll und sehr informativ. Wir haben die "Big 5" und mehr gesehen.Das Essen war super lecker. Die Hütten sind komfortabel und gut ausgestattet, die Betten bequem. Bei unserem nächsten Aufenthalt in SA werden wir bestimmt wieder dorthin

8/10 Good

Andrea, Rheinland

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Tree Tops Aufenthalt wunderschön

Super tolle Game Drives in Eiseskälte (Anfang November), da helfen die Decken. Noch besseer ganz warm anziehen und unbedingt Kopfbedeckung gegen Kälte und Sonne. Toller Ranger Brad. Alle Mitarbeiter sehr freundlich, zuvorkommend, aufmerksam und nett. Essen ganz ok. Zimmer (Zelt) nicht mehr ganz neu. Dusche mit leichtem Schimmel in den Ecken. Toiletten zum Zimmer hin nach oben offen. Insgesamt ein tolles Erlebnis, aber zu teuer (wie wohl die meisten Private Game Reserves). Tiere sind da. Im Addo Park z.B. laufen massig Elefanten frei rum. In Lalibela müssen sie zeitaufwendig auf der Pirsch gefunden werden.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxuszelte, wilde Tiere, Lagerfeuer

Wir waren in geräumigen Luxuszelten in erhöhter Lage in den Bäumen( Tree Top) untergebracht. Hauptaktivität sind Pirschfahrten (Game Drives) auf dem 7500 km2 großen Gelände. Jeweils frühmorgens und abends drei Stunden. Unser Fahrer gab sich die allergrößte Mühe die verschiedenen Tierarten zu finden. Garantien gibt es auf dem großen Gelände aber nicht. Sonst wäre es auch nicht spannend. 'Alles in allem zwei sehr schöne Urlaubstage.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Berlin, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ein Höhepunkt, den man sich leisten sollte

Lalibela (wir waren im Lentabo-Camp) ist sicherlich keine billige Art Safari zu machen, es ist aber mit Sicherheit jeden einzelnen Cent Wert!!!!!! Der Eigentümer ist sehr auf die Natur bedacht. Im Vordergund stehen zu Recht die Tiere und nicht der Besucher. Der riesige Park ist auf maximal 50 Touristen verteilt auf mehrere Camps begrenzt. Es gibt keine Tagestouristen, somit weit weg vom Massentourismus mancher Parks. Die Ranger respektieren die Tiere und ihre Umwelt. Es ist kein Streichelzoo oder Kuscheltiere, sondern freier Lebensraum. Wie selbstverständlich kommen die Tiere auch mal in den Camps vorbei, wobei die Ranger auf die Sicherheit achten Tiere werden nicht mit Technik geordet oder gelockt oder dressiert, sondern es ist eben eine Suche. Damit auch keine Garantie, was gesehen werden kann oder was nicht. Der Gast kann allerdings äußern wonach besonders Ausschau gehalten werden soll. Um viel sehen zu können sind 3 Nächte ideal. Bei mehr Tagen wird die Safari zu stressig. Service, Sauberkeit und Essen sind herausragend.

10/10 Excellent

Frank u. Beate, Frankfurt, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Das Paradies

Ein traumhafter Ort, eine ganz außergewöhnliche Erfahrung die durch das Personal einmalig wird. Die Safari mit dem Guide Johann, der über Tiere und Pflanzenwelt alles zu wissen scheint und davon seine eigene Begeisterung weiter geben kann, die unaufdringliche "Betreuung" des Service, wozu u.a. auch Brian seinen Beitrag leistet. Man fühlt sich wie im Paradies und doch zu Hause!