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Garden Route Game Lodge


Albertinia, Western Cape, South Africa
 
Garden Route Game Lodge, situated in the heartland of the world famous Fynbos Botanical Route, offers you the Big Five in a malaria free environment.

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Set against the backdrop of the majestic Langeberg mountain Range, the Garden Route Game Lodge guards the entrance to South Africa`s world famous Garden Route Coast.

Only 3½ scenic hours drive from Cape Town, this malaria free, private game reserve is home to an abundance of animal and bird life including the Big 5.

Visitors to the Garden Route Game Lodge can enjoy gameviewing in open Landrovers, luxury accommodation and a memorable dining experience in our Boma restaurant. Our friendly staff and management are there to take care of your every need to complete your unforgettable stay.

Garden Route Game Lodge adheres to optimal conservation practices to create a balanced eco-system. Guests are not allowed to drive through the park in their own vehicles.

The Garden Route Game Lodge is home to many permanent and migratory bird species which are best viewed on foot and identifiable by the game rangers. Visitors will enjoy the large variety of fynbos and other plant species on the reserve.

Because of the relatively small size of the land and the consequent density of game, it is almost guaranteed that visitors will see a large percentage of game in their natural habitat.

Luxury Lodge
Our recently refurbished spacious Lodge rooms combine luxury and comfort with an African theme.

Complete with en suite bathrooms, the Lodge rooms lead onto a West facing balcony which offers breathtaking African sunsets all within steps of the pool.

These rooms are ideal for families and are located closer to the Lodge amenities.

Private Chalets
Exclusive accommodation in luxury thatched chalets with en suite bathrooms designed to offer guests complete comfort and relaxation in a beautiful setting.The use of natural materials such as thatch, stone and timber, blend in with the African style decor to create an unforgettable impression.

Linked to the Main Lodge via a wooden walkway overgrown with Aloes and fynbos, the chalets offer seclusion and privacy ideal for honeymoon couples.

Dining
Dining at the Garden Route Game Lodge is a relaxed affair where guests get a chance to discuss the days game viewing and make new friends.

Dinner in our African Boma provides guests with a unique dining experience where a hearty menu of tasty traditional cuisine and chefs specialities are presented on open coals in African pots.

Alternatively the breathtaking Serengetis Restaurant offers guests a more interactive dining experience where safari cuisine is prepared by our chef to your liking. The expansive wooden decks overlooking the valleys below allow guests to relax and unwind to the sounds of the African night.

Breakfast and dinner are included in your stay.
Special children`s menus and meal times are available
Kindly inform us of any special dietary requirements when making your reservation.



Activities
Game Drives
Morning and evening game drives are led by experienced game rangers who share their knowledge of big game as well as the many other antelope species, birdlife and local African folklore.

Garden Route Game Lodge is currently home to giraffe, white rhino, lion, elephant, kudu, zebra, wildebeest, and many other species of game.

Cheetah Breeding Center
A visit to the recently established Cheetah Breeding Center will provide visitors with an insight into the plight of this endangered species.

Reptile Center
No stay at the Garden Route Game Lodge is complete without a tour of the Reptile center where our resident Herpetologist (snake man) will share his knowledge of snakes, crocodiles and other cold-blooded creatures.


Mountain Bike Trails
Mountain bike trails on the various farm roads in the area offer a challenge to the energetic.

Quad Bike Trails
Enjoy a guided adventure trail on a 4x4 quad bike in the Gouritz River Valley which winds through scenic mountain passes and valleys, over streams and finishes up in the Gouritz River bed.

How to get there See Map
From Cape Town take the N2 route past Riversdale and Albertinia - 348km.
5km past Albertinia a Lapa marks our entrance on your left hand side, travel the 1km gravel road to reception.

Transfers from George Airport or Hotels can be arranged.

Health & Climate
Malaria Free
Location: Albertinia, Western Cape