Garden Route Game Lodge was established in 1999 as the first Private Game Reserve in the . Privately owned and operated by the Doherty and Apteker families since 2002, this malaria free, family friendly game reserve is home to a variety of animal and birdlife including the BIG 5. African game lodge architecture combined with safari style interiors in a relaxed atmosphere that is the signature of Garden Route Game Lodge today. With its ideal location on the world famous Garden Route it has become a popular choice among visitors to .

Accommodation

Lodge rooms

Our 16 spacious Main Lodge rooms combine Luxury and comfort with an Out of Africa theme. Complete with en suite bathrooms, the Lodge rooms lead onto a West facing balcony which offers breathtaking African sunsets all within steps of the sparkling pool

Bush Chalets

Our 18 superbly appointed luxury thatched chalets offer exclusivity, comfort and spectacular views of the waterhole or valley below. The chalets offer intimate contact with nature and complete privacy, ideal for honeymoon couples.

Waterhole Family Twin Deluxe Valley View View Honeymoon Lodge Lodge Room Room Lodge Room Bush Chalet Bush Chalet Bush Chalet Double Bed (King Extra Length) X X Twin Bed (can convert to double) X X X X Sleeper couch X Wireless Internet X X X X X X Satellite Television X X X X X X DVD player X X X Air conditioning X X X X X X Room Safe X X X X X X Telephone X X X X X X Tea/Coffee facilities X X X X X X Nespresso machine X X Microwave X Bath and Shower X X X Shower only X X X Hairdryer X X X X X X Bar Fridge X X X X Minibar X X International adaptor X X X X X X Private viewing deck X X X Private terrace X X X

Food and beverage

Dining at our Serengetis restaurant is an interactive affair where our chefs prepare a variety of game meat grilled to your liking.

Venue Seating capacity Cuisine Serengeti’s Restaurant 120 Buffet and a'la Carte Chefs Boma 70 South African Braai African Boma (outdoor ) 50 South African Braai Pool terrace 40 A’ la carte

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.

Detailed lodge facilities & services

 Bush Spa  Reptile Encounters  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

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 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 with its beautiful beaches, and historical attractions or journey to the picturesque town of 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)

Our location

The Garden Route Game Lodge is situated off the on the Garden Route in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

GPS CO Ordinates S 34°12,476’ E 21°37,96’

Directions from

Route 1

Take the N2 highway out of Cape Town and drive east for 348 km. Once you get to a small town called Albertinia the entrance to the Garden Route Game Lodge will be 7km after this town.

Route 2

Take the N1 out of Cape town and exit onto Route 60 at Worcester, drive through the winemaking regions of Ashton and Robertson and join the N2 at Swellendam. Drive east on the N2 for 120 km. Once you get to a small town called Albertinia the entrance to the Garden Route Game Lodge will be 7km after this town.

Directions from George

Take the N2 highway and head west for 85 km. Once you cross over the Gouritz River Bridge (Bungy Jumping) the entrance to the Lodge will be 12 km after the bridge.

CONTACT DETAILS

Head office Reservations Intl tel: + 27 28 735 1200 Intl tel: +27 28 735 1200 Tel: (028) 735 1200 Tel: (028) 735 1200 Email: [email protected] Email:[email protected] Website: www.grgamelodge.co.za Website: www.grgamelodge.co.za