Lalibela Game Reserve is a conservation project that currently consists of 10,500 hectares (approximately 26,000 acres) and is home to the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo & leopard) as well as other predators like cheetah, hyena, jackal & lynx.
Unique to our area of South Africa, we are blessed with vast areas Savannah Grassland, the biome that has by far the highest carrying capacity – this means that we are able to sustain truly vast herds of plains game like zebra, impala, wildebeest, red hartebeest, bles buck and eland. This, in turn, allows us to sustain a remarkable density of free-roaming lions.
Our primary focus at Lalibela is the conservation of our indigenous flora and fauna taking into account the community in our area. This is achieved by a huge team of diverse and special people – all who share the vision of long-term sustainability in a fast-changing world.
The 3 main aspects of any African safari are the game-viewing, the accommodation and the food – at Lalibela we take special care to ensure that heartfelt service combines with these three “ingredients” to make your Big 5 African safari experience a memorable one.
We have 6 lodges at Lalibela:
- Kichaka Lodge - 5 Star Graded
- Lentaba Lodge
- Mark’s Camp
- Tree Tops
- Mills Manor - 5 Star Graded
- Inzolo Lodge
The Lodges boast secluded, thatched chalets which are placed where magnificent indigenous gardens merge into the surrounding bush. Mills Manor is an exclusive-use home style villa offering an idyllic and private safari getaway for families or small groups of up to 10 people.
The villa has a relaxed home-away-from-home ambiance and comes with a private game ranger and vehicle, chef and housekeeper. A stay at Lalibela includes 2 game drives per night stayed, all meals, teas and coffees, all drinks (excludes premium wines and spirits). Rates exclude the conservation levy of R125 per adult per night.
Big 5 and soft Walking Safaris. Game viewing.
- If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 80% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 29 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 20% of the booking total.
Once you have received our quote, and accepted it, we require a 50% deposit to secure the reservation. The balance is due 30 days prior to your arrival at Lalibela. Your booking is only confirmed once you have paid the deposit requested (or the full amount if your booking is made within 30 days of your arrival). While we reserve the right to change the lodge choice without notice, we will do our best to keep you in the lodge that you have requested.
Directions to Lalibela Game Reserve from the Port Elizabeth Airport • As you are exiting the car-hire car park, turn right. • Turn right again at the T-junction and drive past the petrol station on your left. • Almost immediately there is a large traffic circle. Take the first exit left from the traffic circle. • Go over the narrow-gauge railway line. • At the first set of traffic lights, turn right into Heugh Road and continue straight down Heugh Road towards the sea. • At the 4th set of traffic lights on Heugh Road (next to the fire station), turn left onto the M4 elevated highway. • Continue on the M4, past the harbour on your right. • Keep driving until you see the N2 Grahamstown sign, which will lead you onto the N2 in the direction of Grahamstown. • After about 51 km you will come to a large “spaghetti” junction. Follow the signs for N2 Grahamstown. Keep on the N2 at all times. You will pass the Nanaga Farmstall. It is still approximately 38 kms to Lalibela (A 25 minute drive). • Drive along the N2 until you cross the Bushman’s River. After 13 kms you will see the signpost for Lalibela Game Reserve on your left. Turn in through the gates and report to reception. • Driving time: Approximately 1 hour & 15 minutes from Port Elizabeth. (90 kilometres). Notes: • Keep on the N2 at all times and do not take any gravel (dirt) roads that are suggested by your GPS or Google Maps. The entrance to Lalibela is situated just off the N2 highway. • Should you wish to make use of Google Maps or a GPS please search for “Lalibela Game Reserve” and not the name of the lodge that you are staying at. • Lalibela Game Reserve is easily accessible by a small car, so there is no need to rent a SUV / 4 X 4 vehicle. You will park your car at reception for the duration of your stay. You will be transferred to your lodge in one of our vehicles. • Check in is between 12h00 and 13h00. Lunch is served at approximately 14h00.
