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Is Lalibela Game Reserve a good company to book a safari with?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 2 November 2026
Lalibela Game Reserve is in the Uncompromised Travel table of safari camp owners. Everything below is from its own website and its review listings, each line with the page it was read from: no score, no rank.
What do guests say about Lalibela Game Reserve?
No rating for Lalibela Game Reserve was found on Google, SafariBookings or Trustpilot when they were read; ask the company for recent guest references.
- No Google listing in Lalibela Game Reserve's name was found.
- SafariBookings
- No SafariBookings listing in Lalibela Game Reserve's name was found.
- Trustpilot
- No Trustpilot listing in Lalibela Game Reserve's name was found.
Where are Lalibela Game Reserve's camps?
One country: South Africa (Eastern Cape). Owned versus managed is not stated.
- Countries
- One country: South Africa (Eastern Cape).
- Camps
- Owned versus managed is not stated.
- Where they are
- All six of its camps are within Lalibela Wildlife Reserve, Eastern Cape: Tree Tops (indigenous forest valley), Lentaba (hillside in the eastern section of the reserve), Kichaka (by a large waterhole), Inzolo (secluded valley), Mills Manor (elevated hilltop), Mark's Camp (wide valley with waterhole).
- Land and traversing
- Private Big Five reserve with no public roads; land is private reserve land. Exclusive traversing not stated.
How much does Lalibela Game Reserve cost?
Lalibela Game Reserve publishes no rate per person per night, with its currency and year, that this page can show from its own website; ask it for a quote for your dates.
What are Lalibela Game Reserve's booking terms?
Lalibela Game Reserve does not publish a deposit on its own website; ask for its booking terms in writing before you pay.
- Deposit
- Not stated on its own website.
- Balance due
- Not stated on its own website.
- Cancellation charges
- Not stated on its own website.
- How guest payments are protected
- Not stated on its own website.
Who is Lalibela Game Reserve best for?
Best for: A malaria-free Eastern Cape reserve, on Lalibela Game Reserve's own published facts; its terms for children, couples, solo travellers and private guiding are below.
- Children
- Mark's Camp is described as family-friendly and discreetly fenced for children's safety, with four family units, family suites with partitioned sleeping areas and a larger family suite with two bedrooms. No minimum age or child rates stated.
- Teenagers and families
- Mills Manor is an exclusive-use villa suited to families and small groups; a guest review mentions taking grandkids and grandparents. No teenager-specific activities or private vehicle rules for children stated.
- Private guide and vehicle
- Mills Manor includes a private safari guide and vehicle. Private vehicle at other camps and any surcharge not stated.
- Exclusive use
- Mills Manor is an exclusive-use villa for up to 10 guests with 5 bedrooms, private guide and vehicle, chef and staff. No whole-camp buy-out rates for other lodges stated.
- Activities
- Open-vehicle safaris (morning and night drives), Big Five safari walks, soft walks in non-predator areas, dining experiences (boma dinners) and wildlife encounters. Boating, horseback and fishing are not mentioned.
What are the best alternatives to Lalibela Game Reserve?
Cheetah Plains, Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Kariega Game Reserve, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, Samara Karoo Reserve and Shamwari also own and run their own camps in South Africa only, each with the fact that it is best for.
- Cheetah Plains: best for: Sole-use villas in the Sabi Sand. 4.9 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve') from 73 reviews.
- Elephant Plains Game Lodge: best for: Big Five game viewing in the northern Sabi Sand. 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Elephant Plains Game Lodge') from 242 reviews.
- Kariega Game Reserve: best for: A malaria-free Eastern Cape Big 5 reserve.
- Kwandwe Private Game Reserve: best for: A low-density Eastern Cape reserve. 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Kwandwe Private Game Reserve') from 259 reviews.
- Samara Karoo Reserve: best for: Three stays on a Great Karoo reserve. 4.7 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Samara Karoo Reserve') from 165 reviews.
- Shamwari: best for: A Big 5 Eastern Cape reserve.
Each is in the same table, read the same way. Alphabetical order; none paid to be listed.
Who owns Lalibela Game Reserve?
Lalibela Game Reserve's ownership is not stated on its own website.
- Based in
- Based in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, on the N2 between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, about 90 km (one hour) from Port Elizabeth.
- Conservation model
- No foundation, per-night levy or land lease payments stated.
How do you book Lalibela Game Reserve?
Book Lalibela Game Reserve through its own enquiry page or through a safari planner.
- Price against a planner
- Not stated on its own website: it says nothing about whether booking direct is cheaper.
- Planner partnerships
- Plan Your Stay page offers a separate 'Agent Enquiry' route next to 'Traveller Enquiry'; the privacy policy says information is shared with 'trade partners'.
Lalibela: the questions people ask
How many camps does Lalibela Game Reserve have?
Owned versus managed is not stated.
What activities does Lalibela Game Reserve offer?
Open-vehicle safaris (morning and night drives), Big Five safari walks, soft walks in non-predator areas, dining experiences (boma dinners) and wildlife encounters. Boating, horseback and fishing are not mentioned.
How does Lalibela Game Reserve fund conservation?
No foundation, per-night levy or land lease payments stated.
Does Lalibela Game Reserve accept children?
Mark's Camp is described as family-friendly and discreetly fenced for children's safety, with four family units, family suites with partitioned sleeping areas and a larger family suite with two bedrooms. No minimum age or child rates stated.
Does Lalibela Game Reserve offer a private vehicle?
Mills Manor includes a private safari guide and vehicle. Private vehicle at other camps and any surcharge not stated.
Where are Lalibela Game Reserve's camps?
All six of its camps are within Lalibela Wildlife Reserve, Eastern Cape: Tree Tops (indigenous forest valley), Lentaba (hillside in the eastern section of the reserve), Kichaka (by a large waterhole), Inzolo (secluded valley), Mills Manor (elevated hilltop), Mark's Camp (wide valley with waterhole).
What are Lalibela Game Reserve's reviews?
No rating for Lalibela Game Reserve was found on Google, SafariBookings or Trustpilot when they were read; ask the company for recent guest references.
Can I book Lalibela Game Reserve through Uncompromised Travel?
No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Use Lalibela Game Reserve's own enquiry page, lalibela.travel, or a safari planner.
How current is this page?
Lalibela Game Reserve's website and review listings were read on 2 November 2026. Rates and terms change, so confirm them with the company before you book.
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