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Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge

3.5 star property
Hotel in Makhanda with free breakfast and spa services
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Outdoor pool
Safari
Property grounds
View from property
Luxury Suite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
ASSEGAAI BUSH, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, 6140
  • Lalibela Game Reserve
    13 min drive
  • Rhodes University
    25 min drive
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
    28 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Makhanda

At Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge, you'll be 12.1 km (7.5 mi) from Lalibela Game Reserve and 17 km (10.6 mi) from African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast. .A day of pampering can include Swedish massages and aromatherapy. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include laundry facilities, concierge services and a library. English breakfast is available for free. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Makhanda hotel include 1820 Settlers National Monument and Albany History Museum Complex.

What's nearby

  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Rhodes University - 25 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Amakhala Game Reserve - 26 min drive - 25.0 km
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 28 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Shamwari Game Reserve - 39 min drive - 19.3 km

About this property

Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge

Hotel in Makhanda with free breakfast and spa services
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge. An airport shuttle during limited hours is available for a fee.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2007
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with private plunge pools and MP3 docking stations. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include Swedish massages and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

More

  • Built in 2007

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • MP3 dock
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1375 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

The closest beach to Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge is Kenton on Sea Beach (46.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like Swedish massages.

Does Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge have a pool?

Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge has an outdoor pool.

What makes Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as private plunge pools and deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths and private plunge pools in the guestrooms.

Does Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, free English brekkie is available at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great game drives
Our wonderful ranger David made our trip! He ensured that we saw lots of wonderful animals and was full of enthusiam — we could not have been happier! The main lodge and rooms are of a high standard and beautifully decorated, but the management and staff are in need of training. Everything is very slow.....s
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Stewart , Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upmarket game lodhe
Best part of our stay were the game drives. Enough animals to see in a controlled environment. Food to a good standard with breakfasts being the standout. Staff were not up to what I expect from a 5 star property but did improve towards the end of the stay after a few words to the manager.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fabulous experience with superb hospitality

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accommodation, Superb Game Drive
Luxury accommodation with great service and food. Game drives amazing with helpful and knowledgeable ranger. Just be aware that it can be cold on the early morning game dive but hot water bottles and poncho provided. On the game drives we saw Lions, elephants, Rhinos, Hippos, Buffalos and a Cheetah. Only negatives inconsistent Wi-Fi in room, minor repairs issues to external walkway and handrail in room.

8/10 Good

Nathalie , Mauritius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Game resort with highly professional staff -
Nice game resort with highly professional staff. Lodge was nice and spacious but the different levels from the bathroom to the bedroom to the sitting area makes it challenging and hazardous if one has mobility problems (I nearly broke my neck stepping from the bathroom into the bedroom at night in the dark with the level change.) Also, a secured fireplace would have been a nice touch. Sheets were stained but bed very comfortable. Nice food and excellent all around personnel. A better view of the river or the forest would have added a special touch in our lodge. The safari itself was unbelievable with hot pouches waiting for us and wonderful ponchos. Very well organised program.

10/10 Excellent

lkt46, Boston, MA. US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Bubble of Luxury
We enjoyed 5 days here with the most amazing game drives with Troy, our game warden and in between relaxed in the luxury of a small hotel of 10 private suite "huts". The staff and amenities are flawless and make each person feel like royalty. The attention to detail and anticipation of any need or wish is well thought out in advance and indicates the caliber of the service. Every single person was smiling and friendly without being stiff so made you feel immediately comfortable. After we left, we realized we had been living in a dream world of luxurious surroundings and service with the bonus of being extremely close to beautiful exotic animals every day.......a milestone experience!

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding
From the staff to the situation of the lodge everything was fantastic. Would go back again.

10/10 Excellent

Bill & Sandy, Blaine, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury in the Bush
This lodge goes all the way in customer service. You leave your car at the office and from that point you worry about nothing. You are transported back to the lodge by your personal guide and are treated to a luxurious experience from start to finish. You have your own personal butler and guide who will be at your service throughout your stay. The accommodations are 5 star and overlooking the water hole below your private deck and plunge pool. Your chef will provide you with some great meals and is more than willing to prepare whatever you desire. Matthew was nice enough to prepare a Banoffy pie for us on the day of our departure. We stayed there for 3 days at the end our 18 day vacation in South Africa and was a great way to unwind and relax before traveling back to Washington. You will enjoy 2 game drives per day. We had Jason and were very happy with the expert care provided and all the information he shared with us on the drives. We had some great game drives and will remember the experiences for years to come. Jason was able to get us close enough for some great pictures. In closing it was a wonderful experience at the end of Bill and Sandy's excellant adventures in South Africa.

10/10 Excellent

arun harnal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Safari Lodge
Excellent stay with a great location.Ranger was excellent Jakes.

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxus PUR
Man kann es nicht in Worte fassen .....einfach SUPER......