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private game lodge's location in the Eastern Cape, South Africa,
means it is not only malaria free, but spans 5 ecosystems (valley
bushveld, grassland, fynbos and riverine forest), resulting
in a breath-taking diversity of plants, animals and birds. With
the recent release of the African lion into the reserve, Lalibela
now offers the ultimate Big 5 game viewing experience.
Lalibela brings you luxury game lodge accommodation with
authentic African decor and is a perfect blend of the formal
and informal. The two lodges, Lentaba Lodge and Mark's Camp
offer service of the highest standard and unforgettable game
viewing, including the Big 5. Traditional dishes using local
ingredients are prepared by chefs.
The secluded thatched chalets are placed where magnificent
indigenous gardens merge into the surrounding bush. Each en-suite
unit has a private observation deck to make the most of the
views over the valley bushveld.
Early morning and sunset game drives in an open vehicle with
an experienced game ranger bring you face to face with a multitude
of game species. Each outdoor dining 'boma' has a commanding
view of a waterhole, which is spotlit after dark for night
game viewing.
Travel to South Africa and experience a malaria free African
safari vacation in the Eastern Cape.
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Early morning and sunset game drives in
an open vehicle with an experienced game ranger bring
you face to face with the Big 5 as well as a multitude
of game species, ranging from mighty elephant, rhino and
buffalo to tiny blue duiker and rock hyrax.
Lalibela is also home to hippo, giraffe, zebra, warthog
and numerous species of antelope such as eland, kudu,
bushbuck and wildebeest.
Escorted bush walks open up the intriguing world of the
smaller animals and plants found at Lalibela and offer
an opportunity for bird watching.
On thrilling night drives under the vast African sky,
we search for the elusive bat-eared fox, aarvark, black-backed
jackal, aardwolf and the curious spring hare.
The day programme at Lalibela is ideal for nature lovers
whose tight schedule does not allow for an overnight stay
at one of the lodges.
The programme starts with tea and coffee at the day centre.
A ranger takes you on a 3-hour game. |
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Directions
to Lalibela from Port Elizabeth Airport:
- As you are exiting the car hire carpark, turn right.
- Turn right again at the T-junction.
- Almost immediately there is another T-junction
with a set of traffic lights. Turn left.
- Go over the narrow gauge railway line
- At the first set of traffic lights, turn right into
Heugh Road.
- Continue straight down Heugh Road towards the sea.
- At the 4th set of traffic lights on Heugh Road (next
to the firestation), 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 47 km you will come to a large "spaghetti"
junction. Follow the signs for N2 Grahamstown.
- Drive along the N2 until you cross the Bushman's
River.
- Exactly 13 km later you will see the large Lalibela
sign on your left hand side.
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Lalibela brings you luxury game lodge accommodation
with authentic African decor and is a perfect blend of
the formal and informal. The two lodges, Lentaba Lodge
and Mark's Camp offer service of the highest standard
and unforgettable game viewing, including the Big 5. Traditional
dishes using local ingredients are prepared by chefs.
The secluded thatched chalets are placed where magnificent
indigenous gardens merge into the surrounding bush. Each
en-suite unit has a private observation deck to make the
most of the views over the valley bushveld.
Lentaba Lodge
Lentaba, the "lodge on the hillside", sleeps
16 people in eight secluded thatched chalets. Each en-suite
unit has a private observation deck to make the most of
the views over the valley bushveld. Each chalet also has
a ceiling fan.
The main lodge, decorated in traditional safari style,
boasts a large lounge, viewing deck and a sunny swimming
pool where you can spend a lazy afternoon.
The outdoor dining 'boma' has a commanding view of a waterhole,
which is spotlit after dark for night game viewing. Brunch
is served al fresco on the main viewing deck.
Children over 6 are welcome at Lentaba Lodge.
Mark's Camp
The stone and thatch chalets and main lodge of Mark's
Camp are decorated in a Pan-African style. This exclusive
lodge sleeps 8 people in four individual chalets. Each
comfortably furnished chalet has an en-suite bathroom
and there is a ceiling fan for those warm summer nights.
The chalets open up onto a private deck with views over
the waterhole.
Between game drives, guests can relax in the large lounge,
bird watch from the viewing decks or laze around the swimming
pool. Mark's Camp has an outdoor dining 'boma' for fireside
dinners and open-air brunches, as well as a gracious indoor
dining area.
Mark's Camp can be booked as a unit, making it particularly
suitable for groups with young children. |
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 Early
morning and sunset game drives in an open vehicle with an experienced
game ranger bring you face to face with a multitude of game
species including the Big 5, ranging from mighty elephant, rhino,
lion, cheetah and buffalo to tiny blue duiker and rock hyrax.
Lalibela is also home to hippo, giraffe, zebra, warthog and
numerous species of antelope such as eland, kudu, bushbuck and
wildebeest.
Escorted bush walks open up the intriguing world of the smaller
animals and plants found at Lalibela and offer an opportunity
for bird watching.
On thrilling night drives under the vast African sky, we
search for the elusive bat-eared fox, aarvark, black-backed
jackal, aardwolf and the curious spring hare.
Travel to South Africa and experience a malaria free African
safari vacation in the Eastern Cape.
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