Lalibela’s location in the Eastern Cape means it is not only malaria free, but spans 5 ecosystems, resulting in a breath-taking diversity of plants, animals & birds. Lalibela has 3 lodges all offering décor that is infused with the essence of Africa, as well as warm and friendly service and unforgettable game viewing. Open vehicle game drives bring you face to face with elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, cheetah, hippo, giraffe, zebra, warthog and numerous species of antelope. Food is true safari cuisine with an emphasis on local specialities, ranging from centuries-old recipes to exciting contemporary African dishes. A special children’s programme is offered at one of the lodges.
Unique in the Eastern Cape, Lalibela Game Reserve has no public roads running through its property. Home to the Big 5, all of the animals, including the predators, are free roaming throughout the entire reserve.
Overnight stay programme:
An overnight stay at Lalibela includes an afternoon/sunset game drive, followed by a safari cuisine dinner prepared by our chefs. The following morning, after a light breakfast, guests have a morning game drive before returning to their lodge for a large brunch.
ACCOMMODATION
Lentaba Lodge – 8 stone & thatch rooms with private viewing decks.
Mark’s Camp – 4 standard stone & thatch rooms & 4 family suites. Dedicated children’s programme offered.
Tree Tops - Tented camp with 5 luxury air-conditioned safari tents perched on thatched platforms.
Conference Centre – 110-seater theatre-style venue and 18-seater boardroom
Boma Restaurant – a 3½ hour African-themed dining extravaganza including dancing & drumming. Seats up to 110 guests.
Game drives in an open vehicle with an experienced game ranger bring you face to face with a multitude of game species, ranging from mighty elephant, lion, rhino and buffalo to tiny blue duiker and rock hyrax. Lalibela is also home to cheetah, hyena, hippo, giraffe, zebra, warthog and numerous species of antelope, such as eland, kudu, bushbuck and wildebeest. On thrilling night drives under the vast African sky, we search for the elusive bat-eared fox, aardvark, black-backed jackal, aardwolf and the curious spring hare.
Lalibela now comprises 7,500 hectares (18,500 acres) of valley bushveld, savannah grassland, fynbos, riverine forest and acacia woodland, all coming together to make Lalibela the ideal home for the Big 5 in Southern Africa. There are no public roads running through the property and all the animals, including the predators, roam freely throughout the entire reserve. With the increase in the size of our property, our carrying capacity has increased significantly to the extent that we have been able to bring in more lion (a male and female lion). These two have established their own pride separate to our existing pride of lion
