Lentaba Lodge

Lentaba Lodge is located in the 10,500 Lalibela Game Reserve. Lalibela's location in the Eastern Cape is not only malaria-free, but spans 5 ecosystems, resulting in a wide diversity of flora and fauna.

Known as the 'Lodge on the Hillside', Lentaba boasts a large lounge, viewing deck and a sunny swimming pool where you can spend a lazy afternoon in-between game drives.

There is also a waterhole, which is spotlit after dark for night game viewing.

Early morning and sunset game drives in an open game viewing vehicle with an experienced game ranger bring you face to face with a multitude of game species including the Big 5, as well as hippo, giraffe, zebra, warthog and numerous species of antelope such as eland, kudu, bushbuck and wildebeest.

All of the animals, including the predators, are free-roaming throughout the entire reserve.

The lodge offers 8 secluded thatched chalets, each with air conditioning and a private observation deck to make the most of the views over the valley bushveld.

There is an outdoor dining 'boma' for fireside dinners and open-air brunches in the summer months, as well as a gracious indoor dining area.

In the evenings, guests are entertained by the resident African Dance Group before enjoying their evening meal.

Rates Include

All meals; drinks (excluding premium wines); the Conservation Levy; and 2 daily shared game drives are included.

Children Policy

Children aged 12 years and older are welcome. Adult rates apply.

Guest Rating: 4.8 / 5.0 based on 6 ratings

Directions For Drivers

From Port Elizabeth : Follow the N2 from Port Elizabeth towards Grahamstown for 90 km. The entrance to Lalibela Game Reserve will be on the left-hand side.

From Grahamstown: Follow the N2 from Grahamstown towards Port Elizabeth. The entrance to Lalibela Game Reserve will be on the right-hand side.

Please be at the Main Reception (just by the main Entrance Gate) between 12:00 and 13:00, where you will be met and transferred to your lodge by a member of staff. If you will be any later than this, please notify the lodge as soon as possible so that they can arrange a late transfer from the Main Reception to the lodge (additional charges may be applied).

The Main Gate closes at 17:00.

General Information For Guests

All rooms have air conditioning, a safe, hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities and a private viewing deck.

The Luxury Rooms have a ball and claw bath, shower and his/hers basins; the Classic Rooms have a shower only and his/hers basins.

The main lodge area has 2 bar areas, an indoor dining room and a covered outdoor dining boma, a lounge area, a swimming pool, views of a waterhole, and secure parking facilities.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

There is complimentary Wi-Fi in the main lodge as well as the rooms.

Game viewing is carried out during the morning and evening when you are guided by your game ranger in an open game viewing vehicle. If you have a particular interest, please mention it to your ranger who will be happy to merge your plans with those of the group.

The game drives will take between 3 and 4 hours, with a sundowner stop at sunset and a coffee stop in the morning. The evening game drives usually return to the lodge after dark. Game drive times are seasonally adjusted. Optional late-night game drives by arrangement with the lodge at an additional cost.

Guests can book a Big 5 walking safari during their stay at Lalibela. This will take place on the main reserve where guests may encounter Big 5 animals on their walk. Walks are led by a qualified ranger. The age range for a Big 5 walk is between 16 and 65.

There is also the option to go on a 'soft' walking safari in the predator-free breeding area of the reserve, which is open to all ages. This breeding area offers a more relaxed on foot safari experience for the whole family where you can get up close and personal with game such as zebra, giraffe, warthog and various antelope in a safe environment.

The walks are weather dependent therefore you are required to book during your stay - the walks are an additional cost and guests to settle this cost direct with the lodge.

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