Experience a Big Five Walking Safari!
Walking safaris are an exhilarating way of discovering nature but are also highly educational, as expert guides give you insight on the different fauna and flora that can be found on Lalibela. Guests who book a stay of 4 nights will enjoy a Big 5 Walking safari between Lentaba Lodge and Inzolo Lodge. The thickly wooded valley between Lentaba and Inzolo is rich in biodiversity and provides guests with a unique opportunity to experience the bush on foot. Guests will spend their first 3 nights at Lentaba Lodge and their 4th night will be spent at Inzolo Lodge.
Some more information about the walk and the programme:
- The walk will be conducted by a qualified, armed trails guide.
- Your walk leaves Lentaba Lodge on your 4th day shortly after first light. You will arrive at Inzolo around midday.
- Your luggage is transported to Inzolo Lodge, so you only need to carry a day pack for a camera, binoculars and water etc. We recommend that you pack sunscreen and a sturdy pair of comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots.
- Being in a thickly wooded valley, the walk is generally in shade so one is not exposed to the harsh sun too much.
- The walk tends to follow the least strenuous route however a moderate level of fitness and good health is a must, no children under the age of 16 and the elderly must have a clean bill of health.
- The walk will be between 4-6 hours long (approximately 4 â 6 kilometers) depending on the route taken.
- With loads of interesting little stops along the way, the route meanders through a mixture of valley forest and fynbos vegetation, allowing for spectacular views over Lalibela.
- Although the Big 5 do roam freely on the reserve, coming across them is spectacular but not common due to the fact that they tend to spend less time in the vegetation type that the valley is comprised of.
- The walk to Inzolo Lodge will allow you to immerse yourself into the natural world. On foot, you will experience the smaller, often overlooked wonders, such as birds, insects, plants, leopard scratchings and animal tracks.
- The staff at Inzolo set up a table in the valley and you will enjoy a late brunch (About 80% of the way so you only have a short walk after lunch to get to Inzolo).
- Later that afternoon, you will enjoy a unique sundowner experience overlooking Lalibela.
The fineprint:
- This offer applies to guests staying at Lentaba Lodge (Luxury rooms) and Inzolo Lodge.
- Guests must book a 4 night stay.
- There is no additional charge.
- The walk is weather dependent.
- During your 4 night stay, you will experience a total of 6 game drives and one Big 5 Walking Safari.
Game drive and walking safari itinerary during your 4 night stay:
Day 1: Arrival at Lalibela – Enjoy your first game drive, the afternoon Game drive
Day 2: Morning & Afternoon Game Drive
Day 3: Morning & Afternoon Game Drive
Day 4: Depart from Lentaba Lodge on your walk to Inzolo Lodge. Enjoy a unique sundowner experience later that afternoon.
Day 5: Departure from Lalibela – Your last game drive on Lalibela – The morning game drive followed by checkout at 11h00
Are you interested in staying for 2 or 3 nights and still want to do a Big Five Walking Safari? Read more about our Standard Big Five Walking Safaris.
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- Off N2 National Road (90 km from Port Elizabeth on the N2 towards Grahamstown)
6131 Lalibela Game Reserve
South Africa - +27 41 581 8170
DANSouthAfrica
2022-01-13
Truly Superb!
We've recently returned from 2 nights at this amazing and special game lodge. Our experience overall was absolutely wonderful. From the welcome at the gate, throughout our stay, the Lalibela team were exceptionally warm, friendly, courteous and extremely helpful. The lodge is beautiful, right in the heart of nature, with an abundance of magnificent wildlife. Our guide, Ticha, was exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly and had a great sense of humour too. The meals were delicious and plentiful, and our food allergies were catered for seemingly effortlessly. Our rooms were very comfortable and luxurious, with quality linen and fittings - all beautifully co-ordinated. A huge thank you to ALL for making our stay truly magical. We will be sure to be back.
liannec864
2022-01-04
A wonderful and welcome break
It was such a pleasure to travel to the beautiful countryside that was only an hour from home (Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha). Our room was great, with every amenity one could need.
Our ranger, Woody, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. One could absolutely see that he loves his job, and his environment, and cares for it deeply.
We have been to a number of game reserves over the years, but I can truly say I have never experienced the "vibe" of Lalibela before - not to sound silly, but it was almost as if all the animals were happy and relaxed đ . There was an overwhelming feeling of peace and contentment, and this surely must be as a result of the passionate conservation practised.
Well done and thank you!
Sebdec
2022-01-02
Keep up the good work
We were in the Kichaka lodge for 3 days. This was the most beautifull experience of our life. Perfect Guide Andrew and a wonderfull hospitality in the Lodge by Chistina. Also the hotel is quietly, very beautifull and clean. The staff does everything for the guests. Also the food was very good!
Li S
2021-12-21
Great stay at Kichaka Lodge at Lalibela
We recently stayed at Lalibela and had the best time.
All the safaris we went on were interesting thanks to our entertaining and thoughtful guides. They answered all our questions and helped us see so many animals, including lions and rhinos and cape buffalo and zebra and so many beautiful antelope and birds.
We were housed in Kichaka Lodge which was beautiful and so comfortable. The staff was excellent and made sure we were well cared for.
We highly recommend the experience!
Frank M
2021-11-30
Erwartungen ĂŒbertroffen- Krönender Abschluss unserer Garden Route Tour
Empfang war sehr nett und informativ (EinfĂŒhrungsfilm ĂŒber Lalibela). Unser GepĂ€ck wurde in einen Jeep verladen und unser Auto in einem separaten Bereich eingeparkt. Nach Abschluss der AnmeldeformalitĂ€ten wurden wir zur Lentaba Lodge gefahren.
Die BegrĂŒĂung auch hier wieder sehr nett und uns wurde einiges bzgl. Sicherheit erklĂ€rt und die unterschiedlichen Bereiche gezeigt.
Dann am Nachmittag die erste âSafariâ mit Roan. Es war unglaublich und wir haben viel wissenswertes ĂŒber die jeweiligen Spezies und die Renaturierungs -Massnahmen erfahren. FĂ€hrten wurden uns erklĂ€rt und letztendlich haben wir bis zum Ende 2,5 tĂ€gigen Aufenthalts viele unvergessliche EindrĂŒcke gesammelt. Dazu zĂ€hlten Begegnungen mit Nashorn, Löwen, BĂŒffel, Elefanten, Hippoâs, Giraffen und viele andere. HĂ€ufig auch mit Jungtieren. Die Sundowner wĂ€hrend der Abendsafari umgeben von Giraffen, Impalas und Zebras waren unbeschreiblich. Roan hat einen super Job gemacht.
Das Service Personal der Lodge war sehr aufmerksam und wir haben uns sehr wohlgefĂŒhlt.
Einziger kleiner Punkt, der gestört hat war der Generator, der aufgrund von einem Stromausfall die ganze Nacht lief und leider oberhalb unserer HĂŒtte stand.
zimdougal
2021-11-18
Fantastic family trip
Fabulous trip to Lalibela with the family. The kids had a brilliant time and huge thanks to the staff and especially Jonty.
The game drives were very relaxed and perfect for our young kids. The food was great and the staff were very friendly.
Can't wait to be back again next year.
Elisa F
2021-11-07
Obrigado!!!
Sem palavras para agradecer pelos dias incrĂveis que passamos com a famĂlia Lalibela. Tudo foi lindo e maravilhoso e vai estar guardado pra sempre em nossos coraçÔes. Um ambiente muito acolhedor e tudo integrado com a natureza . Podemos desfrutar de uma gastronomia excelente, muitos detalhes que fazem toda a diferença .Deixo aqui nosso muito muito obrigado ...
Fernanda & Andreas
Robyn S
2021-11-04
Those Bookclub girls
What a treat! A group of old friends, who travel together once a year, and I have to say, this was our finest weekend yet.
We arrived at Lalibela and after an efficient check in, we climbed on the game vehicle and headed to Mark's Camp, which is well positioned above a watering hole. En route we got a glimpse of some of the delights we would later see on our game drives. After a delicious lunch, we retired to our beautifully appointed rooms and relaxed before our late afternoon game drive. Our knowledgable and personable guide, Jonty, was lovely, making sure we saw lots of game, and that we all got just the right shot for our photographs.
Dinner was a magnificent affair, looked after efficiently by Wendy and Dumisane, we ate well, before retiring for a good sleep in our comfortable beds.
Our early morning game drive was once again just wonderful! I have to say that to see such a healthy ecosystem, with a good balance of predators and herbivores was fantastic; the size of the herds of antelope is testament to a healthy reserve and indeed the conservation heart of Lalibela. Well done Team!
This trip saw my love of the bush reawakened, and I am already looking at my calendar trying to see when I will be able to return.
Nicole Schmidt
2021-10-20
Incredible guides and beautiful landscapes!
For our first trip to Lalibela Game Reserve we only had enough time to spend one spontaneous night, but we had an incredible time! It was mid winter so the weather was a bit temperamental, we got caught in the rain on our evening game drive, got soaked (we were provided with cozy ponchos and hot water bottles) and loved every minute of it! The lions were rather close to camp as we could hear them roar from inside our rooms! The following morning we were treated to a lion hunt talk about an experience! In the short time there we were able to witness a very diverse and lush landscape rich in plant and animal life! Our first guide Ticha was very knowledgeable.
I canât believe this gem is only 90km out of Gqeberha. We couldnât resist returning to explore your beautiful reserve for a little longer!
When we returned for our second time we were blessed with fantastic weather (especially considering it was winter!) so I spent my mid mornings lounging by the pool gazing at the hippo lazing in the waterhole.
We were fortunate enough to go on a private night drive and happened to come across 2 pairs of brown hynena (they are one of my favorite animals so naturally I was over the moon)
The morning and evening games drives didnât disappoint either we were lucky enough to catch the mum cheetah and her 2 cubs in 2 hunts as well as a sneaky pair of male lions stalking a family of warthogs. Our guide on our second trip,Ruan, went above and beyond to make this trip for my mumâs birthday memorable. His knowledge about bird life and his passion for his job is what truly stood out! Will highly recommend a trip to Lalibela!
Richard W
2021-10-15
Fantastic trip
One of the best game reserve experiences I've had. Conservation efforts are heart warming. Facilities are perfect. Staff were happy and accommodating. Took grandkids and grandparents and all had a memorable time together.
