Lalibela Game Reserve is located in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, which means it is not only malaria free, but spans 5 ecosystems, resulting in a breath-taking diversity of flora and fauna in true African safari style. The three main aspects of any 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 African safari experience a memorable one.

Lalibela Game Reserve consists of 7,500 hectares (approximately 18,500 acres) and is home to the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo & leopard). Lalibela is unique in the Eastern Cape in that we have no public roads running through our property. All of the animals, including the predators, are free-roaming throughout the entire reserve.

We currently have three game lodges - Lentaba Lodge, Mark's Camp and Tree Tops - all offering decor that is infused with the essence of Africa, as well as warm and friendly service and unforgettable game viewing. Lalibela brings you the charm of authentic Africa and is a perfect blend of the formal and informal.

An overnight stay at Lalibela is fully inclusive of accommodation, 2 game drives, all meals and all drinks at your lodge and on game drives. We recommend a 2 or 3-night stay to get the most out of your safari experience.

We currently have 3 lodges at Lalibela. Whilst the standard of accommodation at Lentaba Lodge, Mark's Camp and Tree Tops are the same, each has its own unique character. At all three lodges, 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. The lodges also boast a large lounge, viewing deck and a sunny swimming pool where you can spend a lazy afternoon. They also have an outdoor dining 'boma' for fireside dinners and open-air brunches, as well as stylish indoor dining areas.

MARK'S CAMP:

The stone and thatch chalets and main lodge of Mark's Camp are decorated in a relaxed Pan-African style. This lodge sleeps up to 20 guests in four individual chalets and four family chalets. Each comfortably furnished chalet has an en-suite bathroom and air-conditioning for those warm summer nights. The chalets open up onto a private deck with views over the surrounding bush.

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 is perfect for families travelling with young children. The 3 family rooms & 1 family suite can sleep up to 10 adults and 8 children.

TREE TOPS:

Tree Tops differs from our other lodges in that it is a tented camp. The luxury safari tents perched high on thatched platforms at "tree top" level are joined by raised walkways and offer spectacular views over the thickly-wooded valley. The rooms, with their canvas walls and thatched roofs have huge window areas and give guests the feeling of being right in the bush. Each air-conditioned room has a private veranda where guests can sit and relax in privacy.

As with our other lodges, Tree Tops lodge has a large lounge and open-air dining deck with a view over a small waterhole. Guests can sun bathe around the swimming pool or relax in the shaded gazebo.

Special care and consideration was taken during the construction of Tree Tops lodge to minimise the impact on the pristine vegetation in the valley. Tree Tops sleeps 10 people in 5 rooms.

LENTABA LODGE:

Lentaba, the "lodge on the hillside", sleeps 16 people in eight secluded thatched chalets, 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. Each chalet has air-conditioning as well as a ceiling fan.

The main lodge is decorated in a traditional safari style and 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. There is also a stylish indoor dining area. Brunch is served al fresco on the main viewing deck.

At Lalibela, food is true safari cuisine with an emphasis on local specialties, ranging from centuries-old recipes to exciting contemporary African dishes. Accommodation rates include all meals and drinks.

Lalibela Game Reserve is fortunate to be the only private game reserve in the Eastern Cape that does not have any public roads running through our property. In addition, we are one of only 3 private game reserves in the Eastern Cape where all of the animals, including the predators, are free-roaming throughout the entire reserve.

Of the 6 vegetation types in South Africa, 5 occur naturally on Lalibela. Of these, the Valley Bushveld biome, which only occurs in the Eastern Cape, has the highest carrying capacity of game in South Africa. For this reason, Lalibela is able to sustain a dense population of wildlife. Big 5 sightings occur regularly and other game such as zebra, giraffe, antelope, hippo, cheetah, hyena etc are abundant.

• 2 guided game drives daily
• Evening African dance & drumming session
• Children's activity programme.

Lalibela's proximity to both Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown makes it an ideal Eastern Cape conference venue-with-a-difference.

110-seater theatre-style main conference room: Our 110-seater conference room boasts state-of-the-art technology, including a hi-definition data projector with 5m motorised screen for data and multi-media presentations.

18-seater boardroom: Ideal for smaller groups, our boardroom-style room seats 18 delegates in high-back leather chairs.

Executive Getaways: Executive getaways and strategic planning sessions are also offered with the exclusive hire of one of our lodges.

Boma Restaurant: Adjacent to the conference venue is our 110-seater African-themed Boma Restaurant and it is here that your conference delegates will be provided with nourishment.

Bush Boma: The Bush Boma is an exciting alternative bush dinner venue.

Includes: Accommodation, all meals, all drinks, 2 game drives and evening African dance & drumming session for adults and children.

Single supplement is 50%. Children under 12 at Mark's Camp only. The longer the duration of your stay, the greater the discounted rate. Please also enquire about frequent special offers.