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Lodge · Eastern Cape
Kichaka Lodge
Kichaka Lodge is located within the pristine Lalibela Wildlife Reserve, offers an immersive safari experience in the untamed landscapes of the Eastern Cape. Overlooking a thriving waterhole, guests can witness elephants, hippos, and a wide array of wildlife in their natural habitat. From open-vehicle safaris and guided bush walks to exceptional dining and intimate wildlife encounters, every moment at Lalibela connects visitors to the raw beauty and soul of the African bush.
From R 9 840 per person sharing, per night
Special offer available on selected dates.
Lodge · Eastern Cape
Kichaka Lodge
Kichaka Lodge is located within the pristine Lalibela Wildlife Reserve, offers an immersive safari experience in the untamed landscapes of the Eastern Cape. Overlooking a thriving waterhole, guests can witness elephants, hippos, and a wide array of wildlife in their natural habitat. From open-vehicle safaris and guided bush walks to exceptional dining and intimate wildlife encounters, every moment at Lalibela connects visitors to the raw beauty and soul of the African bush.
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About the lodge
An overview of Kichaka Lodge.
Kichaka Lodge is located within the pristine Lalibela Wildlife Reserve, offers an immersive safari experience in the untamed landscapes of the Eastern Cape. Overlooking a thriving waterhole, guests can witness elephants, hippos, and a wide array of wildlife in their natural habitat. From open-vehicle safaris and guided bush walks to exceptional dining and intimate wildlife encounters, every moment at Lalibela connects visitors to the raw beauty and soul of the African bush.
Highlights
- Five-star luxury lodge in the heart of Lalibela Wildlife Reserve
- Suites with private decks, heated plunge pools, and outdoor showers
- Overlooks a waterhole frequented by elephants, hippos, and other wildlife
- Open-air boma dinners, rim-flow swimming pool, spa, and cocktail bar
You Should Know
- Children aged 14 years and older are welcome at the lodge.
The Details
Lalibela Lodge Experiences
Constructed from natural stone and thatch, Kichaka Lodge harmonizes with the surrounding bush and offers breathtaking waterhole views. Guests enjoy luxurious accommodations, elevated comfort, and a wide range of facilities, including a rim-flow swimming pool, spa, fully equipped gym, cocktail bar, and indoor/outdoor dining options. Open-air boma dinners under the African sky provide an unforgettable culinary experience, while private decks and plunge pools allow for tranquil moments of seclusion.
Lodge Features
- Luxurious suites with private decks and heated plunge pools
- Rim-flow swimming pool with waterhole views
- Spa and wellness facilities
- Fully equipped gym
- Indoor and outdoor dining spaces, including open-air boma
- Cocktail bar
- Panoramic wildlife viewing opportunities
Accommodation
Luxury Suites
Each suite is designed for privacy and comfort, featuring a private deck with a heated plunge pool, outdoor shower, and elegant interiors. Large windows frame views of the waterhole and surrounding bush, offering an immersive safari experience from the comfort of your suite.
Activities
Open-Vehicle Safari
Explore Lalibela in an open 4x4 safari vehicle, led by expert rangers who guide you through diverse landscapes in search of extraordinary wildlife. With no fixed routes, each drive promises unique encounters.
Safari Walks
Experience the bush on foot with guided walks, from Big Five excursions to gentler explorations in predator-free areas, offering a closer connection to nature.
Wildlife Experiences
Lalibela is home to an impressive variety of species, including the Big Five, plains game, and abundant birdlife. The waterhole near Kichaka Lodge provides a unique vantage point for observing wildlife in a natural setting.
Wildlife Encounters
Beyond game drives, witness remarkable wildlife moments around the lodge—from elephants passing nearby to lions calling at night—creating unforgettable, immersive experiences.
Dining
Savor locally inspired cuisine in stunning settings, from relaxed indoor and outdoor meals to lantern-lit boma dinners under the stars. Every meal at Lalibela celebrates fresh ingredients, rich flavors, and authentic hospitality, creating an unforgettable culinary experience.
Price Includes
- Luxury accommodation
- All meals
- Two game drives per night stayed
- All drinks (excluding premium wines & spirits)
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 10 Jan 2027
Green season
1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
Special offer
R 9 840
per person · night · normally R 14 750
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
R 14 750
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer.
Stay & Pay
Between 1 and 15 December 2026, a three-night stay is charged for two nights only. The offer applies to the accommodation rate for the stated number of nights; the conservation levy remains payable in addition.
Long stay
Reduced rates apply for longer stays. From now until 30 September 2026, and again from 1 to 15 December 2026, two-night stays receive 20 per cent off the nightly rate, and a three-night stay is charged for two nights. From 1 May to 31 August 2027, two nights receive 20 per cent off, three nights 25 per cent off and four nights 30 per cent off. These are discounts off the applicable nightly rate rather than bundled packages, the inclusions remain unchanged, and the conservation levy is payable in addition. A single supplement waiver applies to the first two single rooms per reservation in both offer periods.
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Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
Knows Kichaka Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
"Zene was extremely helpful in steering us towards the right high-end safaris in the Eastern Cape that we were looking for, viz Shamwari and Oceana. Since my husband has fallen ill and cannot travel any longer, she has also helped us with securing some rebate from Shamwari (to follow) and has been sympathetic to our misfortune"
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From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Kichaka Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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