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
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Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location and accommodations. Staff very hospitable, especially Ranger Cade-he made our Safari experience amazing and unforgettable!
Reviewed: 24 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewEverything. Rooms, safari, animals, staff, rangers and food!
Nothing really. Smaller things like lack of nespresso (or any espresso) coffee..
Reviewed: 24 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewOur ranger was exceptional and made our trip memorable.
Little to do between drives .
Reviewed: 16 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWe 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) 😆
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Reviewed: 24 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewSuper Guide - Teach !!!! He was the real highlight next tzo the game.
Food order is not possible, there is a buffet. Would like to be more individual (price)
Reviewed: 26 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewSo 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.
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Reviewed: 14 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe staff.
Reviewed: 22 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewThe 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 !!!
Everything and everyone was perfect there is nothing I did not like.
Dear Dianna Thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy to read that your stay with us was highly rated. Kind Regards The Lalibela Team
Reviewed: 4 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewEverything 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.
Reviewed: 20 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewFantastic experience ! Guy our game ranger was amazing. Thanks for the amazing experience
Reviewed: 17 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewThe 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.
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.
Dear Elaine, Thank you for your review of Mark's Camp on Lalibela Game Reserve. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We are so happy to hear that you were able to see the cheetah and her cubs. What a special memory to have of your time with us! You booked our family-friendly lodge and it is difficult to control the behavior of the children. We are sorry to hear that this had an impact on your stay. We are however glad to know that you were able to experience the lodge for part of your stay without young children and that you had a ranger to yourselves for this part. We do hope to welcome you back to Lalibela in the future. Kind regards, The Lalibela Team
Dear Elaine, Thank you for your review of Mark's Camp on Lalibela Game Reserve. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We are so happy to hear that you were able to see the cheetah and her cubs. What a special me… Show more
Reviewed: 16 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewAmazing safari experiences. Staff fantastic. game reserve wonderful
Dear Sarah, Thank you for your wonderful review of Mark's Camp on Lalibela Game Reserve. We hope to welcome you back to Lalibela in the future! Kind regards, The Lalibela Team
Reviewed: 14 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewWhat 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.
Nothing- it was beautiful
Dear Nicola, Thank you for your lovely review of Tree Tops Lodge on Lalibela Game Reserve. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the upgrade from Mark's Camp, our family-friendly lodge. The Tree Tops team will be so happy to hear that you had a great stay! We hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, The Lalibela Team
Dear Nicola, Thank you for your lovely review of Tree Tops Lodge on Lalibela Game Reserve. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the upgrade from Mark's Camp, our family-friendly lodge. The Tree Tops team will be so happy to hear that… Show more
Reviewed: 22 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewThe 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!
Dear Sune, Thank you for your incredible review of Mark's Camp on Lalibela Game Reserve! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay with us and that all your needs and expectations were met. Our team will always go out of their way to ensure that they cater for any special dietary requirements. It is wonderful to know that you were able to see 4 of the Big 5 in one evening. The game viewing at Lalibela is truly spectacular. Kind regards, The Lalibela Team
Dear Sune, Thank you for your incredible review of Mark's Camp on Lalibela Game Reserve! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay with us and that all your needs and expectations were met. Our team will always go out of t… Show more
Reviewed: 10 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 April 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewThe 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.
The hedges around our patio could have been cut to form a good view of the water hole.
Dear Suzanne, Thank you for taking the time to review Mark's Camp on Lalibela Game Reserve. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Kind regards, The Lalibela Team
Reviewed: 7 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewThe staff and the location
It was all good
Dear Phillip, Thank you for your review of Lalibela Game Reserve. We do hope to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, The Lalibela Team
Reviewed: 17 January 2023 · Stayed in December 2022
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