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Reviews of Lalibela Game Reserve Mark's Camp

Off N2 National Road (90 km from Port Elizabeth on the N2 towards Grahamstown), 6131 Paterson, South Africa

#2 of 11 hotels in Paterson

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Review score

Based on 27 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location and accommodations. Staff very hospitable, especially Ranger Cade-he made our Safari experience amazing and unforgettable!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really. Smaller things like lack of nespresso (or any espresso) coffee..

    Everything. Rooms, safari, animals, staff, rangers and food!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good safari experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little to do between drives .

    Our ranger was exceptional and made our trip memorable.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2025

    10
    Cayde made it a fantastic trip for us. He is a brilliant guide
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We stopped at Marks camp and it really was excellent in every way. We were there for 3 days and went out on 6 game drives. Our guide Cayde was absolutely fantastic. His knowledge of the animals and the entire environment was incredible as well as being very charming and funny. Nothing was too much trouble for him and we saw all of the big 5 (even if it was only the eyes of a Leopard on a night drive) 😆

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    10
    Fantastic and stylish stay at a superbly managed game reserve
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    So much. The super comfortable huge bed and lovely lodge room. The amazing kind staff especially Rashida and Talent. Lying by the pool looking out over the water hole after our morning game drive. The sensationally knowledgeable ranger Craig who not only found us the big five but told us wonderful stories and we learned so much about the local birds including the rare clapperlark.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    9.0
    Amazing staff will give you the best Safari experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    10
    The most wonderful, awsome, beautiful and exciting experience in my 75 years of living.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything and everyone was perfect there is nothing I did not like.

    The people and the animal experience. Food was really great and the stay was comfortable and clean with beauty. Had the greatest ranger guide in Teacher. Amazing !!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was just perfect. The rooms. The Service. The food. The safaris with Nel. So interesting to learn about nature and animals. She she did the safari with so much passion, professionalism and so much fun. Exceptional. We had the best time ever. We stayed for two nights but it felt like a week. Nothing to add. If any chance we would love to come back anytime.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic experience ! Guy our game ranger was amazing. Thanks for the amazing experience

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    9.0
    A full on safari experience in a convenient location only just off the main N2 route
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Mostly what we didn’t like was the behaviour of some of the other guests, especially those who let their children run wild and scream if they didn’t get their own way! Obviously beyond the control of the lodge. The only thing within their control would have been to repair the Boma (which we gather had been out of action for some time) for an outside dining experience.

    The lodge staff looked after us very well. The bed was extremely comfortable and the food was good and plentiful. The infinity pool is lovely and the longe fireside was welcoming after a game drive. The game drives were good, we saw 4 of the big 5 almost straight away plus 20-30 species of wildlife. We were fortunate to have a vehicle and ranger to ourselves half of the time, which was great. The cheetah with her cubs were so cute, it was easily our favourite sighting.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing safari experiences. Staff fantastic. game reserve wonderful

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    10
    A-maz-ing ! Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing- it was beautiful

    What an amazing place- they upgraded our accommodation before we arrived as marks camp is more family friendly. We stayed at treetops which was so amazing- our room was gorgeous and the staff so friendly and attentive. M bAli and her team looked after us beautifully and Sivi our ranger was the best- we really lucked out- so knowledgable about the animals- an amazing experience.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    10
    We had a wonderful, relaxing weekend at the game reserve.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole experience exceeded our expectations. The food is superb and the rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. They went through the trouble of making a separate meal for my partner to accommodate his food allergies. They also went to the trouble of setting up a screen and provided us with snacks to watch the rugby. We also got to see 4 of the Big 5 in one evening!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    10
    We have been to Lalibela before and enjoyed our return visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hedges around our patio could have been cut to form a good view of the water hole.

    The staff were excellent, that great mix of friendly efficient and discreet. The game ranger Nell was really very good. She went the extra mile to fulfil our requests.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2023

    10
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was all good

    The staff and the location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2022

    9.0
    Clearly a reserve that’s still a work in progress but good accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wine menu was poor and you couldn’t get any sparkling by the glass. For the price, it would be good if not all meals were buffet style. The reserve is not as beautiful as others in the area as the terrain is generally much flatter and still feels like old farm land in many areas but there are some interesting sections when you get to the higher elevations.

    Great staff and good quality overall experience. The welcome was unique and the initial drive to the lodge was fun. The pool by the watering hole was fantastic too. Mel was a great guide.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Food order is not possible, there is a buffet. Would like to be more individual (price)

    Super Guide - Teach !!!! He was the real highlight next tzo the game.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    10
    The stay was excellent. Ranger Rino was very enthusiastic thruout our game drives which clearly shows his passion for hi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

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