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Lalibela Game Reserve

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 4 outdoor pools

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Photo gallery for Lalibela Game Reserve

A wooden pathway leading to a thatched-roof structure surrounded by dense foliage.
A modern house with unique architecture, including conical roofs and a well-maintained lawn.
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, a stone wall, and a wooden deck with chairs and an umbrella.
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a scenic view of a lush green hillside.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by chairs and a fire pit.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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OFF N2 NATIONAL ROAD , DRIEKOPPEN,, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, 6131
  • Place, Settlers Garden 1820
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Rhodes University
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a bathtub, a wooden wardrobe, a bed with patterned pillows, and a window with a view.

Lentaba Lodge

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A wooden-themed bedroom with a bed, a chest of drawers, and a window.

Tree Top Lodge

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Marks Camp Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Makhanda

In Makhanda .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lalibela Game Reserve and 16 miles (25 km) of African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve. 1820 Settlers National Monument and Settlers Garden 1820 are also within 25 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 28 min drive - 26.7 miles
  • 1820 Settlers National Monument - 28 min drive - 26.7 miles
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 29 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Rhodes University - 30 min drive - 27.5 miles
  • Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George - 30 min drive - 27.7 miles

About this property

Lalibela Game Reserve

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with 4 outdoor pools
Lalibela Game Reserve offers its guests 4 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. A terrace, a complimentary children's club, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Lalibela Game Reserve. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee.

  • 1 floor
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 24 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • Built in 2002
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bar or lounge
Lalibela Game Reserve offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request

Food and drink

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Lalibela Game Reserve All Inclusive
Lalibela Game Reserve All Inclusive Grahamstown
Lalibela Game Reserve All Inclusive All-inclusive property
libela Game Reserve Inclusive
Lalibela Game Reserve
Lalibela Game Reserve Hotel
Lalibela Game Reserve Grahamstown
Lalibela Game Reserve Hotel Grahamstown

Frequently asked questions

Does Lalibela Game Reserve have an airport shuttle?

Lalibela Game Reserve offers an airport shuttle on request, for a charge of ZAR 1110 per vehicle, one way.

Does Lalibela Game Reserve offer free breakfast?

Lalibela Game Reserve does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lalibela Game Reserve?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lalibela Game Reserve?

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

Is there free parking at Lalibela Game Reserve?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Lalibela Game Reserve have a pool?

Lalibela Game Reserve features 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Lalibela Game Reserve have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, garden views, and al fresco dining.

Does Lalibela Game Reserve have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lalibela Game Reserve to downtown Makhanda?

Lalibela Game Reserve is 19.1 mi away from Makhanda.

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

Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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.
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank u. Beate

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!