Lalibela Lentaba Lodge

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Lalibela
Lentaba Lodge

Lalibela Lentaba Lodge is a haven, embracing guests with its warm hospitality and stunning surroundings. Set amidst the expansive Lalibela Game Reserve, it offers a unique opportunity to witness Africa’s wildlife in their natural habitat. The reserve spans thousands of hectares, home to a rich array of wildlife, including the iconic Big Five.  Lalibela Game Reserve is located approximately 90 minutes away from Port Elizabeth, providing easy access for travelers seeking an escape into the heart of the African wilderness.

Lalibela Lentaba Lodge can accommodate up to 20 people in ten secluded thatched chalets.  Designed to provide comfort and elegance, each space is meticulously adorned, offering a serene sanctuary. Private decks extend from the rooms, allowing guests to savor the sights and sounds of the wilderness from their own private oasis. At the main lodge guests can enjoy sweeping views over the reserve and nearby waterhole. View can be enjoyed from the viewing deck, swimming pool and relaxation lounges.  At nigh three fireplaces invite you to relax and listen to the sounds of nature. The watehole is spotlit after dark for game viewing and a traditional African Boma hosts a dinner experience under the stars.

Lalibela Game Reserve is situated, is a 10,500 hectare private reserve that boasts a rich diversity of flora and fauna. This malaria-free game reserve offers an exceptional opportunity to see the Big Five as well as a wide variety of other wildlife in their natural habitat. The reserve’s ecosystem, featuring expansive plains, dense thickets, and meandering waterways, makes it a captivating destination for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

Lalibela Game Reserve provides an array of safari experiences that cater to diverse interests. Guided game drives offer an opportunity to witness the majesty of African wildlife up close, while guided bush walks invite guests to connect with the smaller wonders of the reserve, including tracking animal prints and identifying native flora.

Game Drives

  • Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
  • Game drives are led by an experienced guide.
  • Night drives and guided bush walk are permitted.

Wildlife

  • Lalibela is a Big-5 reserve and is home to the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.
  • Particularly known for its high density of free-roaming lions, which are particularly supported by the high numbers of plains game.
  • Other wildlife include giraffe, hippo, cheetah, hyena, zebra, impala, wildebeest, red hartebeest, blesbuck, a variety of antelope species and more.
  • A large bird colony is found in the reserve.
  • Leopard sightings are rare in any eastern cape game reserve.

Activities & Facilities

  • Game drives
  • Guided bushwalks
  • Stargazing
  • Birdwatching
  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Open-air African Boma
  • Viewing terrace
  • Bar & lounge
  • Spotlit waterhole

Highlights

  • An eco-friendly safari lodge, nestled in scenic hills amidst indigenous vegetation.
  • An authentic ambiance with natural wood accents and African-inspired furnishings.
  • 5 Classic Rooms and 5 Luxury Rooms.
  • Each chalet, crafted from thatch and stone, offers private decks with expansive valley views.
  • Outstanding outdoor dinning experiences in a traditional African Boma overlooking a spotlighted waterhole, frequented by local wildlife.
  • Exciting Big-5 game drives with close up sightings.

Getting There

  • The closest commercial airport is Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
  • Lalibela Game Reserve is a 80 minute drive from Port Elizabeth.
  • Flight time from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth: 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • Flight time from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth: 1 hour 35 minutes.

Location

  • Located in the Eastern Cape, along South Africa’s east coast.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Included: 2 x Game drives per day, guided bushwalks, all meals, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages.
  • Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.

Child Policy

  • Lentaba Lodge welcome children from 12 years.

Rates

  • The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
  • Rates are charged per person, per night.
  • Single supplement of 50% applicable.
  • Rates displayed are valid until 31 December 2026.

Special Offers

  • 2 night stays, enjoy 20% off.
  • 3 night stays, enjoy one free night with our Pay 2 Stay 3 offer.
  • Special offers are valid from 01 May to 30 September.
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Classic Room

5 Classic Rooms with a thatched roof and stone clad exterior walls feature a private decks with stunning views over the reserve. Rooms are en-suite with a Read moreshower and “his & hers” basins. Read Less

Peak Season$ 643per person, per night

Luxury Room

5 spacious Luxury Rooms with a thatched roof and stone clad exterior walls feature a private decks with stunning views over the reserve. Suites have bathrooms Read morewith a shower, ball & claw bath and “his & hers” basins. Read Less

Peak Season$ 667per person, per night

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