Sometimes the best way to relax is by being active and outdoors in nature.

For those nature lovers with an adventurous spirit, take advantage of this special package where you get even closer to nature on a guided walking safari by day.

Your Ultimate Outdoor Adventure package includes:

Guided Game Drive

Its all about the wildlife at Garden Route Game Lodge and your safari is the time when you get to spot some of our resident game.  There are two safaris included per night spent at our game reserve.

Departure is early morning and late afternoon as this is when our wildlife are most active, in the heat of the day they tend to rest up. We offer guided safari drives and our qualified field guides are there to find the animals and interpret nature allowing you to sit back relax and enjoy.

Our game reserve is home to elephant, lion, buffalo , white rhino, giraffe, cheetah and a variety of antelope species so be sure to bring your binoculars and camera. If you are in luck you may be treated with a sighting of our free roaming cheetahs.

Evenings and mornings can be cool so be sure to bring a warm top. Ponchos are provided. There will be a sundowner stop at one of our popular look outs in the game reserve on your evening safari.

Expect your safari drive to last 2 – 3 hours depending on how much time is spent at each sighting.

Reptile Encounters

From the deadly Black Mamba to the mighty Anaconda, home to 28 different snake species, Nile crocodiles, tortoises and rock monitors. Enjoy an educational tour with our resident curator.

Bird Watching

Twitchers or bird watchers will be spoilt for choice by the abundance of resident feathered creatures. Enjoy bird watching while out on safari or from the comfort of your private viewing deck. Colourful sunbirds and sugarbirds are attracted to the fynbos and Aloes that abound. Visit our bird hide to enjoy the nest making antics of the red and yellow bishop with their colourful display or take a leisurely stroll along our bird walking trail where our head guide and keen birder has posted colourful images with information about the various birds one can expect to find along the walk. Our game reserve borders the Overberg District where more than half of the remaining population of the threatened Blue Crane reside so expect to witness these graceful birds in flight and hear their distinctive loud call.

Over 150 species has been sighted on our game reserve.

Flora & Fauna

Wildlife on our game reserve
Started in 1999 the wildlife reintroduction has seen the return of elephant, white rhino, lion and buffalo to the area. Antelope such as the Cape Eland, kudu, black wildebeest, zebra, springbok and gemsbok are now at home on the grassy plains. Smaller resident mammals such as the shy Cape Fox, bushbuck, caracal, bat eared fox, duiker and the elusive Cape Mountain leopard are a rare treat to spot on safari.

Garden Route Game Lodge was the first reserve in the Western Cape to reintroduce cheetah in 2007 and through our co-operation with the Endangered Wildlife Trust we have played a role in increasing the meta population of this threatened species in South Africa.
 
Fynbos and Aloes

Fynbos is the natural shrubland or heathland (habitat) vegetation occurring in a small belt of the Western Cape of South Africa, mainly in winter rainfall coastal and mountainous areas with a Mediterranean climate.

The fynbos ecoregion is within the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub biome.

Fynbos is home to an amazing diversity of plant species including many members of the Protea Family, Heath family,and Reed family of restios. The nearby town Albertinia is the heart of the thatching reed business which makes use of the female restio plant.

Aloes such as the Cape Aloe or Aloe Ferox occur in abundance and are still sustainably harvested or “tapped” for their healing characteristics using the same method traditional method of the Bushman.
 
Guided Game Walk

– R400 per person
Follow the river as it winds towards the mighty Gouritz through various vegetation types such as Renosterveld, Fynbos and Southern Cape Valley Thicket. This part of the reserve is free from dangerous Big 5 game making it perfect for walks and hikes. Enjoy sightings of various antelope species including giraffe, red hartebeest and over numerous bird species.

Picnic in the Reserve

 – R800 per couple
Order a picnic packed with delicious farm style favourites and enjoy a lazy afternoon under the shade of an Acacia tree while listening to the sounds of nature.

Guided Night Drive

– R300 per person
Our game reserve is home to a variety of nocturnal mammals and birdlife rarely seen at all during daylight. As one of our residents, take the opportunity to enjoy a guided night drive offer sightings of bat eared fox, Cape fox, black backed jackal, caracal (African lynx), honey badger, porcupine and various other elusive mammals on this thrilling experience under a canopy of stars.

Private Dining under the Stars
 
R1000 per couple
 
Perfect for any couple who want to share the most memorable moments together. As one of our resident guests enjoy a private dinner full of candles under the South African night sky. The perfect menu prepared for you and your partner showcasing some of the Garden Routes most amazing produce and flavours made all the more amazing with your own private location.

Please book 24 hours in advance.

Food and beverage
Dining at our Serengeti`s restaurant is an interactive affair where our chefs prepare a variety of game meat grilled to your liking. Relax and enjoy a refreshment at the Serengeti Bar or at the Bush Bar .

Detailed lodge facilities & services

• Ayana Spa
• Reptile Encounters
• Bird Hide
• Bird Walk
• Skull Garden
• Kids on Safari Activity program
• Communal Lounge x 2
• Bar Facilities x 2
• Extensive Dining Veranda
• Curio Shop
• Swimming pool heated and cold
• Conference facilities up to 70 delegates
• Wedding facilities
• Undercover parking
• Accept children all ages
• Child minding services
• Laundry services
• Room service

Key features of Garden Route Game Lodge

• Conveniently located on the Garden Route
• Game reserve is accessible to all vehicle sizes
• Malaria free game reserve
• Excellent sightings of wildlife including the Big 5
• Sightings are often close up
• Family friendly establishment

 Nearby Attractions

The Garden Route Game Lodge is an ideal haven from which to explore the wonders of the Garden Route. Visit the nearby town of Mossel Bay with its beautiful beaches and historical attractions or journey to the picturesque town of Knysna in the heart of the Garden Route. Enjoy a round of golf at some of the world`s top golf resorts like Fancourt (George), Pinnacle Point (Mossel Bay), Pezula & Simola (Knysna). Jakkalsvlei offers a delightful experience with wine, friends and the outdoors. A stone`s throw away from Herbertsdale, it`s the perfect day get-away & wine shopping destination. Everyone is welcome to enjoy what the farm has to offer. Inverroche distillery (Still Bay) produces a range of diverse spirits. The products are distinguished by the fact that they are small batch, limited volume, handcrafted products of exceptional quality, incorporating a range of rare indigenous flora.

Our 2-night family safari package provides families with an opportunity to spend some quality time together in nature. Our supervised Kids Bushwise activity program will and give Mom and Dad a chance to enjoy some relaxing time together while the children experience a true wilderness adventure.

Your two night Family Safari package includes:

• Two nights luxury accommodation
• Complimentary babysitting for 2 hours anytime during your stay
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• Special children’s menu provided
• Spa treatment for mom and dad at our stylish Ayana Spa
• Sunrise and sunset safaris daily where families are either accommodated on their own open Landrover or with another family
• Complimentary sundowner drink and snacks included on each evening game drive
• Exciting outdoor activities for children in our supervised Kids Bushwise Activity program
• Children’s activities include: guided tour of Skull Garden, bird walk and a visit to the bird hide, bush walk with a ranger, fishing in the dam, rock art painting and night walk with torches to discover nocturnal creatures
• Children under 3 receive complimentary meals from our children’s menu
• Complimentary wifi and welcome drink
• All lodge facilities
• *Kindly ensure that you book your spa treatment when making your reservation

Rates for Lodge Room:

• R2380 per person sharing per night between 1 November 2021 – 30 April 2022

• R1990 per person sharing per night between 1 May 2022 – 30 September 2022

• R3040 per person sharing per night between 1 October 2022 – 19 December 2022

Rates for Sunset Ridge Luxury Family Suite

• R3590 per person sharing per night between 1 November 2021 – 30 April 2022

• R2990 per person sharing per night between 1 May 2022 – 30 September 2022

• R4900 per person sharing per night between 1 October 2022 – 19 December 2022

Rates for Sunset Ridge Luxury Family Suite with Plunge Pool

• R4140 per person sharing per night between 1 November 2021 – 30 April 2022

• R3450 per person sharing per night between 1 May 2022 – 30 September 2022

• R5640 per person sharing per night between 1 October 2022 – 19 December 2022

Your Family Safari package excludes:

• Lunch and beverages
• Additional spa treatments
• Room service
• Gratuities

Terms and conditions:

• This offer cannot be combined with any other special offers or packages offered by Garden Route Game Lodge
• Ayana Spa treatment is to the value of R150 per person
• Rates and Terms and Conditions are available when you click the BOOK NOW button.
• Children are accommodated on the children’s supplement rate when sharing with parents

A holiday is a time for both fun and relaxation and our Kids on Safari activity program allows Mom and Dad some alone time to relax while the children take part in a host of supervised outdoor activities.

Some of the activities on offer include :

• Walk and stalk : Stalk game on a 1 hour bush walk in the predator free safe area of our game reserve and learn more about some of the smaller mammals that inhabit our game reserve.
• Fishing : Kids get to try their hand at catching some of the Tilapia fish that inhabit some of our dams. Fishing rods and equipment supplied.
• Skull Garden : Explore our skull garden and learn more about the anatomy of Africa’s wildlife on this interpretive walk.
• Reptile Encounters : overcome your fear of snakes when you handle one of our non- venomous reptiles under the careful supervision of your field guide.
• Cheetah tracking : Using a telemetry device, track and spot Africa’s fastest land mammal under the guidance of your field ranger.

OVERNIGHT SAFARI & HOTEL TRANSFERS

DAY 1

• Hotel pick up in Cape Town and transfer to Garden Route Game Lodge via the N2 and Swellendam
• Welcome drinks on arrival followed by time to relax and explore the surrounds
• Depart for sunset game drive in open landrover vehicle with “sundowner stop”
• Enjoy a sumptuous dinner of Safari cuisine in our Serengeti’s restaurant
• Overnight in one of our luxury Lodge Rooms or Chalets

DAY 2

• Depart for sunrise game drive in open landrover vehicle
• Enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast in our Serengeti’s Restaurant
• Relax around the pool, enjoy a walk among the fynbos or browse our African curio shop
• Return transfer to your Hotel in Cape Town via the scenic Route 60 and the Huguenot Tunnel

GAME VIEWING

Enjoy sunset and sunrise game drives in an open Landrover with your experienced game ranger who will bring you sightings of lion, elephant, white rhino, buffalo and cheetah.

Garden Route Game Lodge is also home to giraffe, zebra and numerous antelope species such as bontebok, red hartebeest, kudu, eland, impala, springbuck and many more.

Game drives will take between 2 and 3 hours depending on how much time is spent at each sighting. There will be a coffee stop on the morning drive and a sundowner stop on the evening drive.

It is advisable to bring warm clothes along for the drive even in the hot summer months. Your game ranger will provide ponchos and warm blankets and has a bird book and binoculars. Remember to bring your camera and video camera with you.

FAMILY SAFARI

Children of all ages are welcome to join the morning and evening drives when accompanied by an adult. Families are either accommodated on there own game viewer or with other families which gives the kids a chance to make new friends while on holiday. Child minders are available to assist should you wish to enjoy a child free safari during your stay.

Our Kids Bushwise Activity program is led by your friendly game ranger and includes activities such as a kids game drive where children will enjoy the experience of getting up close to some of the wildlife on the game reserve, a guided bush walk and insect walk or fishing at the nearby waterhole.

Other facilities on the property include heated and cold swimming pool and two children’s themed play areas.

All family rooms are equipped with microwaves and dvd players and kids toyboxes are placed in your room on arrival.

Our restaurant offers a kiddies menu and early meal times for breakfast and dinner. Room service is also available and child minders are on hand to take care of the young ones should you wish to enjoy a leisurely dinner.

Kids activities are only for children aged between 6 – 12 years.

DAY VISITORS

The malaria-free Garden Route Game Lodge offers Day Visitors a chance to experience some of Africa’s wildlife as they journey down the Garden Route.

Enjoy a thrilling game drive in an open Landrover with your experienced game ranger who will bring you sightings of lion, elephant, white rhino, buffalo and cheetah.

Garden Route Game Lodge is also home to giraffes, zebra and numerous antelope species such as bontebok, red hartebeest, kudu, eland, impala, springbuck and many more.

Game drives will take between 2 and 3 hours depending on how much time is spent at each sighting. There will be a refreshment stop during your game drive at the selected lookout points on the reserve.

Complete your day visit with a relaxing lunch on the wooden deck of our stunning Serengeti’s Restaurant which looks out over the game reserve. Savour one of our famous traditional South African dishes from our a la carte menu and a refreshing drink as you reflect on the day’s activity.

Day Visitor game drives depart daily at 11 am, Monday to Sunday and entrance to our game reserve is free. R495 per person per game drive. Lunch is an optional extra.

TYPICAL OVERNIGHT STAY

There’s much to see & do at Garden Route Game Lodge, to get the full experience while having some time to relax & unwind we recommend you spend 2 nights with us.

Day 1

Check in at 2pm: Although check in is at 2pm you are welcome to arrive earlier and enjoy a light lunch or refreshment while taking in the views of the game reserve.

Once you have checked in to your room you may want to stretch your legs and take time to explore the surrounds, relax by the pool or on your own private deck.

Evening safari departs at 5pm (4pm winter). While we do provide warm ponchos and hot water bottles (weather depending) we do advise that you take something warm on the evening safari. Complimentary still water is provided on the evening safari, should you wish to enjoy a sundowner you are welcome to purchase a refreshment from the bar to enjoy at the sundowner stop.

We return to the lodge at around 7pm to enjoy a complimentary refreshment around the fire at the Boma after which dinner is served in the Boma or Serengetis Restaurant. After dinner you are welcome to relax in one of lounges in front of the roaring fire.

Day 2

Sunrise safari at 7 am, filter coffee, tea and hot chocolate can be enjoyed in the restaurant before departing on the early morning safari. While we do provide warm ponchos and hot water bottles (weather depending) we do advise that you take something warm on the morning safari.

We return to the lodge at around 9am to enjoy a generous English and Continental breakfast in our Serengetis Restaurant.

Relax and unwind on your private deck, enjoy a dip in the sparkling pool, enjoy a light lunch in our Serengetis Restaurant or at the Poolside Terrace. Enjoy some of the activities on offer at Garden Route Game Lodge.

Evening safari departs at 5pm (4pm winter). While we do provide warm ponchos and hot water bottles ( weather depending) we do advise that you take something warm on the evening safari. Complimentary still water is provided on the evening safari, should you wish to enjoy a sundowner you are welcome to purchase a refreshment from the bar to enjoy at the sundowner stop. Ask your ranger to find some of those elusive animals you have not yet managed to spot during your stay.

We return to the lodge at around 7pm to enjoy a complimentary refreshment around the fire at the Boma after which dinner is served in the Boma or Serengetis Restaurant. After dinner you are welcome to relax in one of lounges in front of the roaring fire.

Day 3

Sunrise safari at 7 am, filter coffee, tea and hot chocolate can be enjoyed in the restaurant before departing on the early morning safari. While we do provide warm ponchos and hot water bottles (weather depending) we do advise that you take something warm on the morning safari. As this is your last safari with us your ranger may use this opportunity to find some of the more rare animal and birdlife.

We return to the lodge at around 9am to enjoy a generous English and Continental breakfast in our Serengetis Restaurant.

Check out at 10am, contact reservations from the telephone in your room to arrange for your luggage.

Our 3 night More Family Fun package is an ideal bush break for the whole family to spend quality time together. There is something to do for everybody with loads of fun-filled supervised activities for the children and some more relaxing activities planned for mom and dad.

Your three-night More Family Fun package includes:

• Three nights’ luxury accommodation
• Dinner and breakfast daily
• Special children’s menu provided
• Sunrise and sunset safaris daily where families are either accommodated on their own open Landrover or with another family
• Family picnic in the game reserve
• Complimentary sundowner drink and snacks included on each evening game drive
• Exciting outdoor activities for children in our supervised Kids Bushwise Activity program
• Children’s activities include: Skull Garden, bird walk and a visit to the bird hide, bush walk with a ranger, fishing in the dam, rock art painting and night walk with torches to discover nocturnal creatures
• Complimentary wifi and welcome drink
• All lodge facilities
• *Kindly ensure that you book your picnic when making your reservation

Your Family Fun Break package excludes:

• Lunch and beverages
• Spa treatments
• Room service
• Gratuities

Terms and conditions:

• Rates quoted are based on a minimum three-night stay
• Rate is subject to availability
• Package inclusions are non-refundable
• Rates are quoted in ZAR (South African Rand) and are subject to change
• Rates are quoted per person sharing per night and include 15% VAT
• This offer cannot be combined with any other special offers or packages offered by Garden Route Game Lodge
• Children under 12 stay free – max 2 children. Rates apply for 3rd or more children
• Children are accommodated on the children’s supplement rate when sharing with parents 

The stylish new Ayana Spa at Garden Route Game lodge provides an ideal opportunity to compliment the feeling of wellness ones gets from being in nature with a relaxing treatment.

End your day’s game viewing with a soothing full body massage or pamper yourself with one of our indulgent signature treatments.

The luxury spa boasts 2 treatment rooms with amazing views  and offers indoor as well as outdoor treatments. A sauna and steam room along with his and hers bathrooms with oversize showers are there to pamper our guests. The manicure and pedicure salon looks out over the landscaped gardens and water fountain.

Relax and allow our professional and highly skilled therapists to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.

Operating Hours

• Monday to Sunday
• 8am – 5pm

Ayana Spa at Garden Route Game Lodge with its indoor and outdoor treatments rooms, landscaped gardens and amazing views, provides an ideal opportunity to compliment the feeling of wellness one gets from being in nature with a relaxing signature treatment from one of our qualified therapists.

Your Spa and Safari package includes:

• Two nights luxury accommodation
• A choice between a manicure (30 min), pedicure (30 min), or back massage (30 min) per person.
• The above can be enjoyed as a couple.
• Dinner and breakfast daily
• Sunset and sunrise safaris daily
• Complimentary sundowner drink and snacks included on each evening game drive
• Complimentary wifi and welcome drink
• All lodge facilities
• *Kindly ensure that you book your spa treatment when making your reservation

There is nothing like a long break to relax and recharge and what better place than on nature’s own Garden Route. Choose to take part in the various outdoor activities or simply relax book in hand on the privacy of your wooden deck overlooking the game reserve and enjoy our hospitality.

This three-night package includes:

• Three nights’ accommodation in our Sunset Ridge Luxury Suite or Sunset Ridge Luxury Suite with plunge pool
• Dinner and breakfast daily
• Sunset and sunrise safaris daily
• Complimentary sundowner drink and snacks included on each evening game drive
• Spa treatment at our stylish Ayana Spa
• Couples picnic in the game reserve
• Complimentary wifi and welcome drink
• All lodge facilities
• *Kindly ensure that you book your picnic and spa treatment when making your reservation.

3 NIGHT GETAWAY