EXPERIENCES

Day Visitors

Tailored for those with only a day to spare, our location is conveniently situated midway between Cape Town and Mossel Bay. We offer a variety of experiences, including Guided Game Drives, Ayana Spa treatments, serene picnic spots, authentic South African dishes, and relaxing recreational areas.

Game Drives

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. Ala carte Lunch menu available: Lunch is optional after the game drive. Bookings essential.

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Private Guided Game Drives

For an unforgettable wildlife adventure, join us on a 2-hour Private Guided Game Drive! Day visitors can book our private game viewer comfortably seating up to 9 guests. Pricing is per vehicle — not per person — so there’s no minimum group size required.

Guided game drives: 1 Oct 2025 - Sept 2026

Guided game drives	Per vehicle	Adult	Child (3-5 years)	Child (6-12 years)
Day visitor guided game drive (2-2,5hr drive) ages 0+	-	R760	R190	R380
Up to 10 guests (2-2,5hr drive) excl snacks and drinks	R6600	N/A	N/A	N/A
Up to 10 guests (2-2,5hr drive) include snacks and drinks	R7600	N/A	N/A	N/A

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Gourmet Lunch Experience + Game Drive: May 2026 - Sept 2026

Price: R1100 pp

Beverages: 1 Local beverage, soft drink or specialty hot beverage included.

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Guided game drives: 1 Oct 2026 - Sept 2027

Guided game drives	Per vehicle	Adult	Child (3-5 years)	Child (6-12 years)
Day visitor guided game drive (2-2,5hr drive) ages 0+	-	R820	R205	R410
Up to 10 guests (2-2,5hr drive) excl snacks and drinks	R7200	N/A	N/A	N/A
Up to 10 guests (2-2,5hr drive) include snacks and drinks	R8200	N/A	N/A	N/A

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Estimated Departure Times

What to bring

Binoculars
Camera
Jacket
Hat
Sunscreen

Activity	Jan - Dec	Duration
Guided Game drive (2,5hr) ages 0+	11h00-13h30	2,5h
Private Game Drive up to 9 guests (2,5hr) excl snacks and drinks	11h00-13h30	2,5h
Private Game Drive up to 9 guests (2,5hr) include snacks and drinks	11h00-13h30	2,5h

Serengeti’s Restaurant

Dining at the Garden Route Game Lodge is a relaxed and welcoming experience, with breathtaking views of lush grassy plains where wildlife roams freely and the majestic Langeberg Mountain range. At our Serengeti Restaurant, guests enjoy an interactive dining experience as our chefs prepare authentic safari-inspired cuisine to your liking. Our friendly, attentive waiters are always on hand to explain the menu or recommend from our selection of fine South African wines.

Lunch is served from 12h30 PM-16h00 PM. We recommend making a reservation to ensure a seamless dining experience.

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Red Bishop Picnic

Experience the ultimate in indulgence with our exclusive luxury picnics. Relax in the shade of our serene picnic spots, set on wooden decks beside the tranquil dam. With your pre-booked luxury picnic basket, choose your preferred wine and savour a selection of carefully curated dishes, all while soaking in the stunning natural surroundings. To ensure a flawless outing, we kindly ask that reservations be made at least 24 hours in advance.

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AYANA SPA

The stylish new Ayana Spa at Garden Route Game lodge provides an ideal opportunity to compliment the feeling of wellness one 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.

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