South Africa Guide
The Eastern Cape
Lalibela Game Reserve
If you want somewhat affordable luxury and game viewing consider the Lalibela Game Reserve, 90km northeast of Port Elizabeth on the N2 to Grahamstown ( 
041 581 8170, 
www.lalibela.co.za ; Price: R2000 and above). It's home to the Big Five and a diversity of flora and fauna, which you can see on the morning and evening safaris that are included in the accommodation rate (R2950 per person) along with all meals and drinks. There are three fabulous lodges with private viewing decks, swimming pools and bomas to choose from: Tree Tops offers luxury safari tents on thatched platforms; Lentaba Lodge houses visitors in thatched chalets; and Mark's Camp, the largest of the three (it takes up to twenty people), consists of stone and thatch cottages. You can dine on terrific Eastern Cape fare and contemporary cuisine.