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Water-Facing Suite, Kichaka Lodge at Lalibela Wildlife Reserve
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Sleeps
2 guests
Bedrooms
1
Beds
King
Bathrooms
1

About Water-Facing Suite

One of three suites positioned for the best view of Kichaka's waterhole. A king bed, a private deck with a heated plunge pool and an outdoor shower, and a bathroom with a large bath, a rain shower and his and hers basins. Air conditioning, a coffee station, a safe and Wi-Fi. For two adults; no children under 14.

Where it is

Part of Kichaka Lodge at Lalibela Wildlife Reserve

Kichaka is the most indulgent of Lalibela's six lodges: ten suites of natural stone and thatch on the reserve's eastern side, set around a large waterhole that elephant and hippo visit through the day. Every suite has a private deck with a heated plunge pool and an outdoor…

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Nature

What lives at Kichaka Lodge at Lalibela Wildlife Reserve

5 animals recorded here or nearby.

Albany ThicketBig Five

Rhino are part of the Big Five here. To protect them, no page, map or search shows where they are.

These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.

Location

N2 between Gqeberha and Makhanda, Sidbury

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Important information

Check-in and check-outIn 12:00 · Out 11:00

Check-in Time

12:00 - 13:00

Please arrange your arrival within this time window. If you need to arrive outside these hours, please contact the host in advance.

Check-out Time

By 11:00

Please ensure you check out by this time to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next guests.

Cancellation and changesFree cancellation 31+ days

Refund schedule

  • Full refundcancel 31+ days before check-in
  • 50% refundcancel 15+ days before check-in
  • 20% refundcancel any time before check-in

Please note that some accommodations may have their own specific cancellation policies that differ from our standard policy. These will be clearly indicated on the accommodation's page or during the booking process.

For any questions regarding cancellations or to request a cancellation, please contact our customer support team.

Deposit Required20% deposit

20% Deposit Required

Deposit Due at Booking

The 20% deposit is required when you make your booking

Balance (80%)

due 30 days before check-in

Host Deposit Terms

20% deposit to secure the booking, balance 30 days before arrival (60 days for groups of 14 or more). Bookings made within 60 days of arrival are paid in full. Festive season (20 December to 10 January) may require full payment 60 days before arrival.

Pet policyNo pets

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed

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Payment terms

A 20% deposit is required at booking, with the balance due 30 days before check-in.

Cancellation Policy

  • Full refundcancel 31+ days before check-in
  • 50% refundcancel 15+ days before check-in
  • 20% refundcancel any time before check-in

Note: The 2.5% conservation contribution, payment processing fees, and any applicable referral commissions are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. Conservation contribution fees (2.5%) support conservation and community projects in the destinations you visit. Payment processing fees are absorbed by Spekboom for completed bookings, but cannot be recovered once a booking is cancelled. Referral commissions, where applicable, are paid to the referring party upon booking confirmation.

Payout Protection: Guest payments are held until the free cancellation window passes. This protects guests who cancel within their cancellation window and ensures hosts receive guaranteed payouts after the cancellation period ends.

House rules

Guests are expected to respect the house rules of each accommodation. These rules will be provided upon booking confirmation.

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 12:00 • Check-out by 11:00

Liability

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