Excursion Mid-voyage land adventure: lalibela lentaba safari experience tour at Port Elizabeth

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 and leopard) as well as other predators like cheetah, hyena, jackal & lynx. Unique to the area of South Africa, Lalibela is blessed with vast areas of Savannah Grassland, the biome that has by far the highest carrying capacity – this means that they are able to sustain truly vast herds of plains game like zebra, impala, wildebeest, red hartebeest, blesbuck and eland. This, in turn, allows them to sustain a remarkable density of free-roaming lions.

Experience unique game drives and an overnight stay at Lalibela Wildlife Reserve and its Kichaka Luxury Game Lodge on this 1 night Mid-Voyage Land Adventure. Kichaka Lodge is a luxurious five-star retreat within the Lalibela Wildlife Reserve, constructed from natural stone and thatch to harmonise with its surroundings. It features a large waterhole frequented by an array of wildlife, including hippos and elephants. The lodge showcases a modern blend of safari and colonial decor, creating a timeless and comfortable atmosphere. Guests can relax at the cocktail bar, dine in spacious indoor and outdoor areas, or enjoy an unforgettable open-air boma dinner beneath the African sky. For quieter moments, the private library offers cosy seating for reading or unwinding.

FULL TOUR DESCRIPTION

(01MIDPLZ-E) Lalibela Lentaba Safari Experience

Duration: 2 Days/1 Night

Departs from: Port Elizabeth, April 30, 202 at approximately 1.00pm

Re-join ship:  Port Elizabeth, March 9, 2025 at approximately 2.00pm

Reserve by: At least 90 days prior to sailing

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This Silver Shore Mid-Land Adventure requires advance booking through Silversea Reservations no later than 90 days prior to the sail date. Requests received after this date may be accommodated on a space-available basis. Tickets are available in limited quantities, and participation cannot be guaranteed for those guests not booking well in advance. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this programme. If this minimum number is not met, Silversea reserves the right to offer the programme at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel the specific departure. Cancellation fee, unless otherwise advised, 90 - 0 days prior to the initial sailing date: 100% of the programme fare per person is due.

Payment-in-full is due within 120 days prior to sailing. Booking made within 120 days of sailing require full payment within seven days of booking or sooner, as specified by Silversea. Onboard Spending Credit may not be applied to the purchase of this programme.

All Land Adventure fares are subject to change, and not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable, and non-refundable, within 90 days of sailing. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older. All Land Adventures are owned by independent contractors, and Silversea makes no representations and assumes no responsibility for the services provided by these operators. Land Adventures may be modified by the operators at their sole discretion.

VISA and VACCINATION:

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa and vaccination requirements. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain all appropriate visas and vaccinations before cruising.

LOCAL CURRENCY:

The local currency is the South African Rand; However, Euros and US Dollars are well-accepted by most vendors; local ATMs are available in some locations visited, and credit cards are accepted at most larger shops and hotels (there is no shopping stop planned during the program).

Experience unique game drives and an overnight stay at Lalibela Private Game Reserve and its Lentaba Lodge on this 1 night Mid-Voyage Land Adventure. Nestled within a beautiful indigenous garden, Lentaba Safari Lodge offers well-appointed thatch and stone chalets. Each en-suite room is thoughtfully designed for maximum privacy and includes a private deck with expansive views of the valley bushveld. The lodge features three inviting fireplaces that enhance its renowned safari ambiance. Additionally, the outdoor dining boma provides stunning views of the waterhole, which is illuminated at night for game viewing.

DAY ONE - Saturday, March 8, 2025 - Port Elizbeth Harbour / Lalibela Private Game Reserve

Transfer to Lalibela Private Game Reserve - Lalibela Lentaba Lodge

Board your coach for the approximately 60-minute transfer to Lalibela Lentaba Lodge, located in Lalibela Private Game Reserve.

Check-in at the Lalibela Lentaba Lodge, afternoon tea and a game-drive

Upon arrival at the Lalibela Lentaba Lodge, proceed for check-in, then gather for afternoon tea before departing in open-air, 4WD safari vehicles for a game-drive in search of Africa's Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhinos, and buffalo), along with many other wildlife and bird species.

Sundowners and light snacks in the bush

Following your game-drive, sundowners and light snacks are served at a clearing in the bush, with the possibility of viewing several nocturnal wildlife species before returning to the lodge.

Following your game-drive, return to the lodge to freshen-up before dinner.

Boma Dinner Under the Stars (weather permitting)

A South African safari experience is simply not complete without an elegant Boma evening – a local traditional dinner enjoyed under the stars, in candlelight, and prepared on open-flames by our passionate chefs. The original term Boma refers to a space that would be used as a holding area for animals that needed to acclimatise to a new environment. In modern safari lodge terms, a Boma dinner refers to a magical setting around a fire where guests gather to share a hearty traditional meal in good company and with good wine.

Dinner & Overnight accommodations in a Luxury Room at Lentaba Lodge

DAY TWO - Sunday, March 9, 2025 - Lalibela Private Game Reserve

Early-morning game-drive

Depart the lodge with skilled rangers aboard custom-built safari vehicles for an early-morning game-drive. Along the way, the rangers guide your search for awe-inspiring encounters with Africa's Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes), along with many other wildlife and bird species.

Breakfast, Check Out & Transfer back to the Harbour

Following your game-drive, return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, check out and transfer back to the pier.

Please note: This Mid-Voyage Land Adventure involves an extensive amount of off-road driving and a moderate amount of walking, at times over uneven, bumpy, slippery and natural surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and open-air, 4WD safari vehicles, and at the sites visited. This tour is recommended for active guests in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, a light jacket, camera, and any necessary medication from the ship; a light jacket is recommended for early-morning game-drives. This is a malaria-risk area; please make sure the necessary medication has been taken. Guests must carry their passports. The open-air, 4WD safari vehicles utilised on this tour are not covered, and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, animal sightings are not guaranteed. Due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the Game Reserve, the programme contents and sequence are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.

Programme Includes:

- One-night stay in a Luxury Room at the Lalibela Lentaba Lodge  - Lalibela Lentaba Lodge

- Transfer to / from the lodge & guides services;

- All meals and snacks are included during your stay, as well as a selection of beverages.

- Afternoon tea

- Sundowners and light snacks in the bush (weather-permitting)

- Boma dinner (weather-permitting)

- Morning and afternoon game drives in customed - built safari vehicles with experienced rangers;

Not Included:

Any meals and drinks not specified above, gratuities to drivers and tour guides, laundry, telephone calls, cancellation insurance and other personal items.