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Addo Elephant National
Park is an elephant park situated close to Port Elizabeth in South
Africa and is recognized as one of the country's twenty national parks.
The original section of the park was founded in 1931 in order to provide
a sanctuary for the eleven remaining elephants in the area. The park has
proved to be very successful and currently houses more than 450 elephants,
400 Cape buffalo, over 48 endangered black rhino as well as a variety of
antelope species. Lion and spotted hyena has also recently been re-introduced
to the area. A species unique to the area is the flightless dung beetle,
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| About Addo Village: About
an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth,
Addo
is a small farming town that's best known for its proximity to the Greater
Addo Elephant National Park, which is South Africa's first 'Big Seven'
reserve. As well as the usual Big Five - rhino, lion, elephant, leopard
and buffalo, the park, which extends to the sea and some offshore islands,
also offers sightings of southern right whales and (great) white sharks.
The park offers comfortable SANParks accommodation, as well as one luxury
lodge within the reserve, but there are a number of excellent safari
lodges,
guest houses and B&B's
on the fringes of the park. You can do a horse ride among the game in the
park or ride an elephant close by. Addo is a citrus farming and horse breeding
area with a very active local polo community. |
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BED
& BREAKFASTS IN ADDO ELEPHANT PARK AND VICINITY, EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH
AFRICA
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Addo
Olifantskop Lodge, Bed and Breakfast, Patterson, GREATER ADDO - 34
kms from Addo
Olifantskop Lodge is situated
among the foothills of the Zuurberg Mountain Range. The Lodge is set in
a beautiful garden setting and offers excellent bird watching. Its rustic
charm will keep you coming back year after year. Olifantskop Lodge
is an ideal base from which to explore the neighbouring towns of Alicedale,
Paterson and Addo including the many game parks with their spectacular
scenery and rich vegetation. These parks are a haven to the Big Five as
well as a large variety of other wildlife. The list of Game Parks
are the famous Addo National Park, Amakhala Game Reserve, Schotia Safaris
and Bushman Sands just outside Alicedale. Animals that guests will be able
to view at these parks include the recently reintroduced African Wild Dog,
Addo Elephants, Cape Buffalo, Lions, Hippo and Giraffe to mention a few. |
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Cosmos
Cuisine, Bed and Breakfast, GREATER ADDO
- 15 kms from Addo
Experience warm hospitality
in a relaxing and comfortable owner managed environment. In house Guests
are spoiled in the renowned restaurant, where food is presented with flair.
Indulge your senses throughout the five-course meal with a selection of
South African estate wines. Voted one of the Top 30 restaurants in South
Africa. Bedrooms offer private entrances, air-conditioning, telephone,
television fully stocked bar fridges etc. Relax around the rock pool or
read and unwind in the lush garden with their Koi dams. Personalised game
drives, packages and tours with the in house qualified guide to nearby
Addo, Schotia, Pumba big 5 game reserve and Bushman Sands offered. |
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Halstead
Farm, Bed & Breakfast, GREATER ADDO - 5 kms from Addo Elephant
Park
Halstead Farm is a double
storey 'Province' style farmhouse built just before the turn of the 20th
century when this valley came into prominence as a citrus growing region.
The central position of Halstead has proved to be a useful springboard
to explore the valley. The Sundays River Valley is typical of many farming
communities with carious farmstalls, polo club, library etc. A mere
10 minutes from Halstead is the entrance to the Addo Elephant National
Park. Our guests have many game viewing options. Horseback safaris have
proved to be extremely popular for the more experienced of horsemen. For
those who want to enjoy the opportunity of seeing lions, we can arrange
excursions on the 'Tooth and Claw Safari's' with Scotia Safaris. |
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Sandflats
B & B, Bed & Breakfast, Self-catering, GREATER ADDO
- 22 kms from Addo Elephant Park
Far from the madding crowd
you will find the tranquil country village of Paterson, (close to Addo
National Elephant Park) where the only sounds disturbing you are the sounds
of nature. Here you will find the Sandflats Hotel, where your hosts,
Rudy and Denise Wilhelmi, are looking forward to make your stay as pleasant
as possible. The Sandflats Hotel is ideally situated for the visitor
to make it a base from which to experience the best that the beautiful
and diverse Eastern Cape has to offer. You can soak up the early
morning sun on one of the many safe beaches around Port Elizabeth, spend
the day in historical Grahamstown in the heart of South Africa's Settler
country and enjoy an evening game drive... |
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The
Green Tree Guest Cottages, Bed & Breakfast/Self-catering, GREATER ADDO
- 26 kms from Addo Elephant Park
If you are a discerning
traveler looking for accommodation in a beautiful country setting, with
fine touches in hospitality, you need to look no further be our guest at
The Green Tree Cottages. Your host and host, Datie and Lezl van Niekerk
will do their utmost to ensure the best possible experience in personal
service and sincere South African farm hospitality. The Green Tree
Guest Cottages are situated on a working dairy farm, where the potential
was realized in the safe and central location of the farm, for guests wanting
to enjoy big 5 game viewing while visiting the Addo Elephant Park, Schotia
Safari’s, Amakhala Game Reserve, the Sunshine Coast and The Frontier Country.
We offer bed and breakfast as well as self-catering accommodation. |
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ELEPHANT PARK AND VICINITY GUESTHOUSES. EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
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Hopefield
Country House & Guest Farm, Sunland, GREATER ADDO
- 15 kms from Addo Elephant Park
Situated
in the heart of the Sundays River Valley, close to Port Elizabeth and a
stones throw from the world famous Addo Elephant National Park you’ll find
a haven of comfort and luxury. Offering superiour service with unashamed
flair, Hopefield Country House & Guest Farm is the ideal spot for a
quiet weekend away, family holiday or as your home base when you explore
the natural beauty of the Eastern Cape. Slightly elevated above the
green orchards of the farm, Hopefield Country House offers unobtrusive
views of the natural beauty of the Sundays River Valley. The magnificent
lawns with blue swimming pool are flanked by colourful flowerbeds frequented
by various species of birds. The homestead offers spacious areas in which
to relax whilst listening to the sounds of everyday country living ... |
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Kronenhoff
Guesthouse, Guest House, Kirkwood, ADDO - 30 kms from
Addo Elephant Park
Kronenhoff
Guest House is set in the picturesque Sundays River Valley bordering the
Addo National Elephant Park. The magnificent Cape Dutch, luscious gardens,
spacious and luxurious rooms, first class restaurant combined with the
warmth and hospitality of the caring staff, makes Kronenhoff the ideal
retreat. Kronenhoff is situated in Kirkwood, only 75km from Port
Elizabeth. The Addo National Elephant Park is fast becoming one of the
major tourist attractions in South Africa. Day and Night drives can be
arranged. The Darlington 4x4 Route through the Zuurberg mountains offers
a great experience for 4x4 enthusiates. |
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& SAFARI LODGES IN ADDO ELEPHANT PARK AND VICINITY, EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH
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Amakhala
- Woodbury Lodge, Safari Lodge. AMAKHALA GAME RESERVE
- 30 minutes from Addo Elephant Park
Amakhala
is named after the Xhosa word meaning Aloes, the prolific indigenous plant
found in this uniquely diverse province. Steeped in history and beauty,
this 5000-hectare game reserve creates an ideal environment for an unforgettable
safari and an intimate experience of the varied landscape, including breathtaking
views of the Bushman's River. This Game Reserve is a unique conservation
initiative that allows animals to be re-introduced to the area where they
once roamed freely and so making a contribution to the conservation of
our natural heritage. A range of SABS accredited accommodation is
available, from bush lodges to charming farm cottages and elegant country
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Camp
Figtree, Safari Lodge, GREATER ADDO
- 15 kms from Addo Elephant Park
Camp Figtree welcomes you
to the era of colonial sophistication, to the beauty of the African continent
and the warm friendship of the South African Eastern Cape Province. The
camp has been designed around the original 1920’s traditional colonial
building style, including the distinctive use of corrugated iron roofing
and wide, sweeping verandas that create a backdrop of nostalgic elegance
reminiscent of the early pioneers. Remote privately owned lodge in the
Eastern Cape located on top of the Zuurberg mountains, overlooking Addo
Elephant National Park, with magnificent endless views. Step back in time
and experience unchanged colonial sophistication. Seven separate
and individually decorated luxury and superior suites, with private verandas,
offer privacy and Old World elegance – two have a quaint annex designed
for Family use. |
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Elephant
House, Safari Lodge/Self-Catering, ADDO VILLAGE
- 8 kms from Addo Elephant Park
The Elephant House is a
small exclusive lodge only minutes away from the Addo Elephant Park.
Situated on a beautiful race horse stud and surrounded by rolling lawns
and indigenous trees this is the perfect place to return to after a hot
day in the bush. The lodge, with its thatched roof, wide verandas and exceptional
service is reminiscent of the old colonial safari experience. The
antiques, superior fabrics and the owner's private collection of Africana
art gives on the feeling of cosseted luxury. The eight luxury rooms
are all individually decorated and guarantee that the guest has a truly
relaxing experience. Four rooms are twin bedded and four rooms are queen
bedded. Every evening the drinks tray is brought out for sundowners
and dinner is a sumptuous candle lit affair. |
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Gorah
Elephant Camp, Luxury Tented Safari Lodge, ADDO ELEPHANT PARK
Discover a sense of place
and time in tune with the authentic African safari of centuries past. This
is Gorah. The first private concession in a National Park, is a premier
lodge set in the heart of the malaria-free Addo Elephant National Park,
home to the densest elephant population on earth. The Gorah House
- Restored to it's 19th century colonial splendour and period furnished,
the main house reflects a noble opulence and delivers the meticulous service
and attention to detail that characterises Hunter's properties. Member
of 'Relais & Chateaux'. The romantic atmosphere of the eleven
spacious and luxurious tented suites, recalls the golden era of safari
in the early 1900's; yet with the comfort and excellence associated with
Africa's finest game lodges. |
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Hitgeheim
Country Lodge & Eco-Reserve, Luxury Safari Lodge, GREATER ADDO
- 19 kms from Addo Elephant Park
An exclusive thatched lodge
only minutes from Addo Elephant Park, situated on a working citrus, buffalo
breeding farm and eco-reserve. Guests are warmly welcomed into this
special place of peace and tranquility. The private and stylishly appointed
chalets with private wooden leisure decks, each providing spectacular views
over the valley below, ensure that the rest of the world goes by unnoticed,
while you relax in a luxury bath or outdoor shower. Experience the
fresh air when strolling through the natural surroundings, coming face
to face with the indigenous species roaming their natural habitat.
Take a farm tour or arrange an exhilarating Elephant Back Safari or personalised
game drive at Addo Elephant. Afterwards, indulge in a refreshing swim or
sundowners on the verandah. |
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Lalibela
Game Reserve, Safari Lodge, GREATER ADDO
- 65 kms from
Addo
Elephant Park
This private game reserve's
location in the Eastern Cape means it is not only malaria free, but spans
5 ecosystems (valley bushveld, savannah grassland, fynbos, riverine forest
and acacia woodland), resulting in a breath-taking diversity of plants,
animals and birds. Lalibela brings you the charm of authentic Africa
and is a perfect blend of the formal and informal. Lalibela has 3 lodges
- Lentaba Lodge, Mark's Camp and Tree Tops - all offering decor that is
infused with the essence of Africa, as well as warm and friendly service
and unforgettable game viewing. At Lalibela food is true safari cuisine
with an emphasis on local specialties, ranging from centuries-old recipes
to exciting contempory African dishes. Accommodation rates at Lalibela
are fully inclusive of all meals, game drives as well as all drinks (excluding
premium wines). |
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