Nguni River Lodge, Luxury Game Lodge in the Addo Elephant Park, South Africa

Nguni River Lodge
Addo Elephant Park
South Africa

Nguni River Lodge Nyathi Concession Addo Elephant National Park South Africa Tel: +27 (42) 2351022 Fax: +27 (42) 2351045 Click here to Email or Rates Click to view rates information	Luxury Game Lodge - Addo Elephant Park
Spectacular views over a pristine floodplain and the Zuurberg Mountain as backdrop are the picture perfect image that welcomes every Nguni River Lodge guest.
	The name Nguni refers to a collective group of people who migrated form Central Africa south in search of gracing for their cattle and eventually settled along the eastern seaboard and adjacent hinterland of Southern Africa. This group divided into three broad divisions based on linguistic and cultural differences and comprise of the Zulu, Swazi and Xhosa, which account for about 60 percent of the Bantu speaking people of South Africa. Today it is the ancestral cattle breed that carries the Nguni name. The Nguni cattle breed is endemic to Southern Africa and is known for their fertility and resistance to diseases and characterized by multicolored skins, which can present many different patterns. To this day cattle is the symbol of wealth, status and respect among the Nguni descendants and forms an integral part in “labola” (pride’s price) transaction during cultural matrimonial ceremonies. Situated in the malaria free Addo Elephant National Park, only an hour’s drive from the coastal city of Port Elizabeth, Nguni River Lodge offers a wide variety of game viewing, outdoor adventure and luxurious accommodation.

Eclectic selections of shapes, textures and colours offers the guest at Nguni River Lodge luxurious accommodation in seven double guest suites and one King suite. It is the Xhosa people that traditionally inhabit the hills and coastline of the Eastern Cape and for this reason the exquisite architecture of Nguni River Lodge are both perceptive of the Xhosa cultural and environmental conservation. The suites are all named after the colour patterns of the Nguni cattle breed and the elegant interior décor follow modern trends by using the Nguni skins as the base colours for creating individually styled private guest suites. Each suite boasts private plunge pools and balconies overlooking the river and floodplain below. The romantic bathrooms with its huge stone bath and outdoor shower share the same views and sightings of animals can be seen from the privacy and comfort of your own room.


	Guests can experience the delights of the lodge’s hospitality at its well stocked bar, enjoy a relaxed chat in the lounge, or assist with the preparation of African cuisine in the interactive kitchen. The Nguni River Lodge staff is always on hand to deliver a high standard of personal service that will make your stay at Nguni Rover Lodge a memorable adventure. Experience a world of extreme bio-diversity. Addo Elephant National Park is about to become the only wildlife park in the world where you can view the African Big seven in their natural environment. With the expansion of the park you will be able to see the big five plus whales and great white sharks, all in one great park comprising of a 240 000 hectare terrestrial zone and a 120 000 hectare marine zone.

Africa’s abundant wildlife is without a doubt the main attraction at Nguni River Lodge. Guided game drives on open land rovers and walks led by professional rangers offer close encounters with the Big Five and hundreds of smaller animals, birds and reptile species can be spotted with the help of an informed eye, quite body and patient mind. Every sound, scent, footprint or broken blade of grass is a sign waiting to be explored by many a keen nature lover. Nguni River Lodge offers the bird watchers 240 species of birds and the adventurer, such activities as elephant back safaris and horse riding. Nguni River Lodge offers extraordinary biodiversity within easy reach.

Activities and attractions: Horse Safaris Elephant Back Safaris Addo Elephant National Park Game Drives & Walks
Rates: ACCOMMODATION 7 Luxury En-Suites – 14 People Sharing 1 Luxury King Suite – 4 People Sharing (2 x en-suite bedrooms with separate lounge) 01 Jan 2009 – 30 Apr 2009 Suite – R4140.00 King Suite – R18280.00 01 May 2009 – 31 Aug 2009 Suite – R3110.00 King Suite – R14170.00 Rates are per person per night sharing and inclusive of accommodation, all meals, local alcoholic beverages and game activities. +50% Single Supplement Regret no children under the age of 12 years TERMS AND CONDITIONS RATES INCLUDE All rates quoted are inclusive of 14% VAT and are subject to change without prior notice. Rates do not include telephone, laundry, curio purchases or gratuities. 50% single supplement is applicable to single occupants. A minimum of 2 nights stay must be booked during high season between 15 Dec – 7 Jan. All tourism levies are included in the rates. CHILDREN Regrettably no children under the age of 6 years. Children will require a separate room at 100% of the normal rate. GROUP BOOKINGS This policy applies to bookings of 10 or more people. 50% non-refundable deposit required on confirmation of booking. Full pre-payment required 30 days prior to arrival. PAYMENT/CANCELLATION POLICY 50% deposit required on confirmation of booking. Full pre-payment required 15 days prior to arrival. 10% of fee if cancelled 60-45 days prior to arrival. 50% of fee if cancelled 44-15 days prior to arrival. 80% of fee if cancelled 14-1 day prior to arrival. 100% of fee if there is a no show Amex, Master, Visa and Diners credit cards are accepted. ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE Rooms may be occupied from 14h00 on arrival date. Rooms must be vacated by 11h00 on day of departure. Subject to availability day room rates are available upon request. TRANSPORT Car hire, chauffeur drive or transfers can be arranged on request. EXCLUSIVE USE OF LAND ROVER Depending on availability exclusive use of Land Rover can be arranged. CATERING REQUIREMENTS Please inform us prior to arrival of any dietary requirements. WHAT TO TAKE Light clothing and swimming costumes in summer. Warm clothes – jacket/jersey for game drives. Walking shoes, sun hat, sunglasses, and sun protection cream. Camera and binoculars. Contact: Nguni River Lodge Nyathi Concession Addo Elephant National Park South Africa Tel: +27 (42) 2351022 Fax: +27 (42) 2351045 Click here to Email or Visit our web site (Please let us know you found us on All Cape Accommodation!)

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