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Reviews of Lalibela Game Reserve - Kichaka Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Assegai Bush Road, Assegaairivier , 6140 Paterson, South Africa

#3 of 8 hotels in Paterson

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 10 hotel reviews

9.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    10.0

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    10
    Utter perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no view from our lodge.

    Beautiful accommodation with wonderful staff attending to our every need. Outstanding service from a hardworking team who made us feel like Royalty. Wonderful game drives!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2024

    10
    An incredible few days in paradise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing- just perfect

    Beautiful and quiet (with the welcome exception of the hippos in the watering hole!). Stunning views from the lodge, lovely staff and food. The dip pools were heated which was lovely, even in the rain. The game drives were incredible and without doubt the highlight of each day .

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food and beverage was very disappointing. We stayed at the Kichaka Lodge for 3 nights and it was quite expensive but the food and beverage was definitely not to the same standard as the rest of our experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful, but not well trained in hospitality. The bar staff did not know how to mix a gin lime and soda. And we had to show them what bottles were the whisky and the brandy. We had a tough lamb shank for dinner and a chocolate lava cake which had no lava. These are just a couple of examples.

    The staff and facilities were amazing. The location is lovely. The safari drives were wonderful. We saw lions, elephant, giraffes, hippopotamus and so much more.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pity that we did not see more animals.

    Staff, facilities, food, animals, rangers knowledge and attitude, all excellent.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    10
    Fabulous and the best of three safaris we’ve tied
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If I absolutely have to say something then the plunge pool could have been heated.

    Everything was great; from the service of the lodge staff to the game drive tour guides. Cannot find fault with anything.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    10
    Luxurious and special.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My only criticism if being ridiculously picky is that our private plunge pool was meant to be heated and appeared not to be working - we only realised this a day or two into the trip. At the point we mentioned this to the manager she offered to change our accommodation and had our pool looked at- it subsequently was warmer on the last night we were there. I must say though, this is being beyond picky and in warmer months (we arrived at the tail end of winter/spring) this wouldn’t be a problem as the sun would naturally heat the pools. The way the manager kindly offered to change our room (which we graciously declined) summarised our trip perfectly- the staff at Lalibela couldn’t do more to help; they were truly amazing and a plunge pool not being heated was honestly no big deal when you looked up and saw hippos in a watering hole and elephants walking in the horizon.

    What was there not to like about the property? Our private lodge was beautiful - the bathroom and bedroom/main living space was elegant, comfortable and spacious. The outside area with a view over the animals watering hole was picturesque and secluded all at the same time. The staff couldn’t do enough for you. Your day went as follows: 0630hrs to 0930hrs, game drive through the reserve seeing animals. No photo would do justice to what you witnessed with your eyes. Upon return from the drive was a continental and cooked breakfast of your choosing. The food was delicious. Relaxation time or spa treatments etc until 1300hrs when a two course lunch would be served if you would food. 1500hrs was refreshments pre game drive between 1530hrs and 1830hrs. Upon return around 1900hrs would be a three course dinner. I’m not sure there was a moment we weren’t full and relaxed. As for Ruan who took us on our game drives, his knowledge and passionate was evident. We learned and saw so much thanks to his experience.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    10
    Can’t say enough about how magical this place this - simply perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2023

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