Discover the Diverse Wildlife of Lalibela Game Reserve
Inzolo Lodge is the perfect blend of privacy and luxury. The main lodge is designed to make the most of the surrounding views with the lounge and dining areas seamlessly transitioning into the surrounding landscape. A large terrace provides a fantastic viewing deck and extends into a wonderful outdoor dining area. Framed by a sea of indigenous flora and exposed rock formations, the pool offers the perfect place to enjoy the sun.
Four spacious and intimate chalets are nestled in the valley providing panoramic views over the bush. The chalets, each sleeping two people, are designed with comfort and luxury in mind. Each en-suite chalet has a private balcony for observing the surrounding bush and wildlife. Each chalet is equipped with a coffee station, mini bar, safe and wifi connectivity. The en-suite bathrooms feature his and her basins and a unique enclosed shower with a secluded view.
Lalibela is a conservation project that currently consists of 10,500 hectares (approximately 26,000 acres) and is home to the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo & leopard) as well as other predators like cheetah, hyena, jackal & lynx.
Unique to our area of South Africa, we are blessed with vast areas Savannah Grassland, the biome that has by far the highest carrying capacity – this means that we are able to sustain truly vast herds of plains game like zebra, impala, wildebeest, red hartebeest, blesbuck and eland. This, in turn, allows us to sustain a remarkable density of free-roaming lions.
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 three and four 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. It is always advisable to bring warm clothing along, even in summer. Please do not forget to bring your binoculars, cameras and sunhat along.
Guests have the option of booking 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 our qualified rangers.
– Big 5 walks (Ages 16-65).
– Weather dependent therefore you are required to book during your stay.
– Bush walks are an additional cost. Guests to settle direct with the lodge.
Soft Walking Safaris (Non-Big 5 area):
Not only did the “Big 5 area” of Lalibela increase in size, but the acquisition of an additional 2,000 hectares adjacent to the existing Big 5 area, means that Lalibela now has a pristine wilderness range that will be used as a breeding area, and to reintroduce endemic game species to the Eastern Cape.
In this new predator-free area, “soft” walking safaris have been introduced. 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.
