{"id":2985,"date":"2024-04-15T07:38:48","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T07:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/?p=2985"},"modified":"2024-04-15T07:38:48","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T07:38:48","slug":"safaris-secret-season-the-perks-of-a-winter-safari-at-lalibela-game-reserve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/2024\/04\/15\/safaris-secret-season-the-perks-of-a-winter-safari-at-lalibela-game-reserve\/","title":{"rendered":"Safari\u2019s secret season: the perks of a winter safari at Lalibela Game Reserve"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s a lot to be said for a summer safari, but there\u2019s something uniquely spectacular
about one in winter. In fact, the cooler Southern Hemisphere months of June, July and
August are the perfect time to go on a safari.

Winter in South Africa is an entirely different experience than in the Northern Hemisphere.
Because these months are drier in terms of rainfall, animals tend to flock to waterholes,
allowing for breathtaking wildlife encounters. The animals prefer the crisper daytime
temperatures \u2013 averaging 20 \u00b0C in the Eastern Cape \u2013 and often stay active for longer
periods, resulting in more expansive game viewing.

For humans, too, the moderate temperatures are more comfortable than during the
hot days in summer, which makes spending time outside, such as on a Lalibela
Walking Safari, a great option. Another advantage, particularly for those who aren\u2019t natural
early risers, is that the sun comes up later in the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winter safari dream has never been more accessible, thanks to direct flights from
Johannesburg and Cape Town to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), which take guests straight from
two buzzing hotspots of South Africa to the lush plains of the Eastern Cape in less than two
hours. It\u2019s an easy hour\u2019s drive from the Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport to
Lalibela Game Reserve, a place where hospitality and conservation converge in ultimate
luxury.

Lalibela caters for the discerning traveller with six luxury lodges, each capturing a distinctive
feature of the African safari experience. Kichaka Lodge and Mill\u2019s Manor, both offering five-
star accommodation, are the epitome of bush opulence, while Inzolo Lodge and Tree Tops
Safari Lodge redefine seclusion in the heart of the pristine wilderness. Mark\u2019s Camp caters
for family fun, and Lentaba Safari Lodge welcomes guests to unwind in a relaxed safari
setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At each lodge, guests are welcomed by the Lalibela family with warmth and sincerity, with
always-lit fires and artfully placed blankets enveloping visitors in a sense of wellbeing. And
for those who are particularly sensitive to the cold, every step of the Lalibela experience is
padded with thoughtful touches, such as heaters in the rooms, plush duvets and extra
blankets, ponchos to keep guests warm and dry on game drives, a seasonal food offering
and an ever-available array of hot beverages.

A winter safari at Lalibela Game Reserve offers a truly exceptional adventure for those
seeking a unique and immersive wildlife experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The cooler Southern Hemisphere months of June, July and
\nAugust are the perfect time to go on a safari.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2986,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2985","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2985","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2985"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2985\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2991,"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2985\/revisions\/2991"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2986"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2985"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2985"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atableforone.co.za\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}