Situated in a private game reserve in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, Kichaka is the perfect place to enjoy a Big Five safari experience in quiet luxury. Feel instantly at home - the lounge and dining areas are positioned to offer uninterrupted views across unspoilt bush. Large terraces provide a magnificent viewing deck to witness the passage of game to the banks of the adjacent waterhole. Relax and enjoy the scents and sounds of the African bush in 10 beautifully appointed and spacious luxury chalets, each with private deck, plunge pool and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Experienced guides ensure fascinating game-viewing from open vehicles or on guided walks; enjoy a relaxing massage in the safari-styled wellness-suite, outstanding cuisine complemented by premium wines, and the friendly staff, who are key to Kichaka’s commitment to service excellence and a 5 star experience, tailor-making each guest’s stay to suit individual tastes, interests and moods.
Each unique luxury chalet is named after the indigenous bush that surrounds it. Built of stone and thatch, the chalets are situated in secluded settings ensuring total privacy and a real sense of space. The luxury chalets are connected to the main lodge by walkways which wind through the natural bush.
You can expect an exceptional level of comfort and luxury during your stay at Kichaka. The 10 exclusive luxury chalets at Kichaka have been built to provide every amenity. Attention to detail ensures unrivalled levels of sumptuous opulence.
Kichaka offers 5 star cuisine and impeccable personal service. The inventive and talented Executive Chef's cuisine epitomizes sophisticated contemporary South African cuisine. The excellence of the cuisine and the superb wine list will make your dining experience one to be long remembered. Sumptuously prepared meals are enjoyed in the main dining room, in the privacy of your own suite, or at one of the specially designed outdoor areas.
The Kichaka wine list is especially selected by the expert wine cellar managers and a choice is offered, white & sparkling South African House Wines are available. For the connoisseur, a further selection of rare and fine Premier Wines and imported French champagne is also available. A selection of Cuban cigars is on offer from the humidor.
Indulge in a full body Aromatherapy Massage or a Swedish Massage or focus the massages on your back, neck and shoulders. An Indian Head Massage or a soothing Foot Massage is also offered.
Hands and feet are pampered with Essie manicures & pedicures.
With Physiotherm Infra Red Sauna, muscles, joints and even internal organs are warmed by your circulatory system, not just by hot air heating the skin, as happens in a regular sauna.
All the skincare treatments focus on distressing, anti aging, cell renewal care.
Indulge in wonderful massage & beauty treatments in the Safari-style Wellness Suite overlooking the waterhole.
Take a rest, relax and enjoy swimming in the pool.
At Kichaka Lodge you can enjoy private game drives & walks, game viewing from the main lodge, bird watching, swimming, massage therapies as well as the rest & relaxation provided by the first class service and facilities. Arrange a Cosmic Safari with your ranger, and view the wonders of space with the high powered telescope. With little or no light pollution, a Cosmic Safari at Kichaka is an opportunity to star gaze in wonder at the Southern Hemisphere’s Milky Way and identify Orion’s Belt, the Southern Cross and Scorpio.
Within the immediate vicinity, the hotel can offer a range of additional activities including golf, hiking, horse trails and fishing. Due to its prime location, Kichaka Lodge is also well placed as a base to explore the stunning & historic Frontier Country & Sunshine Coast.
The lodge and its natural surroundings stimulate creative thinking and strategy sessions can be held formally in the library or lounge area, on one of the decks.
Experienced rangers maximize every opportunity to ensure exceptional viewing during your game drive & walks on this established 7,500 hectare game reserve in the malaria-free Eastern Cape.
Kichaka is ideal for small intimate weddings - the ambiance of Kichaka Lodge along with the attentive service will ensure an unforgettable experience for all. A reception for a maximum of 20 guests can be hosted on our extensive terrace areas under canvass or the African sky.
KICHAKA LUXURY GAME LODGE
Assegaai BushGrahamstownEastern CapeSouth Africa