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Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge

3.5 star property
Hotel in Makhanda with free breakfast and spa services

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Restaurant
Property grounds
Luxury Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Pool

Explore the area

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ASSEGAAI BUSH, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, 6140
  • Place, Lalibela Game Reserve
  • Place, Rhodes University
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Suite

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Makhanda

Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge places you 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Lalibela Game Reserve and 10.6 mi (17 km) from African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve. This 10-room, 3.5-star hotel has private in-room plunge pools along with an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 32 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • 1820 Settlers National Monument - 32 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • St Andrew's College - 32 min drive - 23.8 miles
  • Rhodes University - 32 min drive - 23.6 miles
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 34 min drive - 12.2 miles

About this property

Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge

Hotel in Makhanda with free breakfast and spa services
An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are featured at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle during limited hours for ZAR 1375 per vehicle one way. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include a terrace, laundry facilities, and wedding services.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Private plunge pools, patios, and MP3 docks are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include Swedish massages and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

More

  • Built in 2007

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • MP3 dock
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra 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 1375 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-7:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), 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.
  • 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:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

This hotel is located in Makhanda, close to Lalibela Game Reserve and African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve.

Will I be able to park at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Is a spa located at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

Spa services at the hotel include Swedish massages, aromatherapy, and mani/pedis.

Does Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge include a casino?

No, Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

This boutique hotel offers many amenities for couples, including a private plunge pool as well as an outdoor pool and a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge serves free English breakfast from its restaurant.

Are there connecting rooms at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge comes with a patio.

Does Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge host weddings?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge.

Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great game drives

Our wonderful ranger David made our trip! He ensured that we saw lots of wonderful animals and was full of enthusiam — we could not have been happier! The main lodge and rooms are of a high standard and beautifully decorated, but the management and staff are in need of training. Everything is very slow.....s
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Stewart , Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Upmarket game lodhe

Best part of our stay were the game drives. Enough animals to see in a controlled environment. Food to a good standard with breakfasts being the standout. Staff were not up to what I expect from a 5 star property but did improve towards the end of the stay after a few words to the manager.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fabulous experience with superb hospitality

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent accommodation, Superb Game Drive

Luxury accommodation with great service and food. Game drives amazing with helpful and knowledgeable ranger. Just be aware that it can be cold on the early morning game dive but hot water bottles and poncho provided. On the game drives we saw Lions, elephants, Rhinos, Hippos, Buffalos and a Cheetah. Only negatives inconsistent Wi-Fi in room, minor repairs issues to external walkway and handrail in room.

8/10 Good

Nathalie , Mauritius

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

Nice Game resort with highly professional staff -

Nice game resort with highly professional staff. Lodge was nice and spacious but the different levels from the bathroom to the bedroom to the sitting area makes it challenging and hazardous if one has mobility problems (I nearly broke my neck stepping from the bathroom into the bedroom at night in the dark with the level change.) Also, a secured fireplace would have been a nice touch. Sheets were stained but bed very comfortable. Nice food and excellent all around personnel. A better view of the river or the forest would have added a special touch in our lodge. The safari itself was unbelievable with hot pouches waiting for us and wonderful ponchos. Very well organised program.

10/10 Excellent

lkt46, Boston, MA. US

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

A Bubble of Luxury

We enjoyed 5 days here with the most amazing game drives with Troy, our game warden and in between relaxed in the luxury of a small hotel of 10 private suite "huts". The staff and amenities are flawless and make each person feel like royalty. The attention to detail and anticipation of any need or wish is well thought out in advance and indicates the caliber of the service. Every single person was smiling and friendly without being stiff so made you feel immediately comfortable. After we left, we realized we had been living in a dream world of luxurious surroundings and service with the bonus of being extremely close to beautiful exotic animals every day.......a milestone experience!

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Scotland

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

Outstanding

From the staff to the situation of the lodge everything was fantastic. Would go back again.

10/10 Excellent

Bill & Sandy, Blaine, WA

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

Luxury in the Bush

This lodge goes all the way in customer service. You leave your car at the office and from that point you worry about nothing. You are transported back to the lodge by your personal guide and are treated to a luxurious experience from start to finish. You have your own personal butler and guide who will be at your service throughout your stay. The accommodations are 5 star and overlooking the water hole below your private deck and plunge pool. Your chef will provide you with some great meals and is more than willing to prepare whatever you desire. Matthew was nice enough to prepare a Banoffy pie for us on the day of our departure. We stayed there for 3 days at the end our 18 day vacation in South Africa and was a great way to unwind and relax before traveling back to Washington. You will enjoy 2 game drives per day. We had Jason and were very happy with the expert care provided and all the information he shared with us on the drives. We had some great game drives and will remember the experiences for years to come. Jason was able to get us close enough for some great pictures. In closing it was a wonderful experience at the end of Bill and Sandy's excellant adventures in South Africa.

10/10 Excellent

arun harnal

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

Great Safari Lodge

Excellent stay with a great location.Ranger was excellent Jakes.

10/10 Excellent

Franz

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

Luxus PUR

Man kann es nicht in Worte fassen .....einfach SUPER......