Destinations

 

 

EASTERN CAPE (13)

 

1. Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm

You will find Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm resting on its own mountaintop near the heart of the Sundays River valley, the largest Citrus producing area in the Cape Province and overlooking the beautiful Zuurberg Mountains.

 
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2. Blaauwbosch Private Game Reserve

Blaauwbosch is an exclusive big five private game reserve in the malaria free Eastern Cape. The reserve offers a unique and private African wildlife safari experience where guests can relax in comfort

 
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3. Camp Fig Tree

Camp Fig Tree is a remote, private lodge set on top of the stunning Zuurberg mountain range near Addo. Resting in a 35 000 ha conservancy, the camp boasts breathtaking 270-degree views over the verdant surrounding areas and out onto the steely-blue Indian Ocean.

 
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4. Elephant House

You'll find colonial luxury at Elephant House, just beyond the citrus groves in the Sundays River Valley. Feel right at home with all the family photographs, Africana art and antiques.

 
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5. Gorah Elephant Camp

The incomparable thrill of quietly observing a passing herd of elephant while being served tea on the verandah of a stately Colonial manor house is the stuff of dreams and legends - at Gorah it’s an everyday occurrence. This exclusive safari lodge recaptures the romantic mystique of authentic safari of centuries past - the awesome natural world of Africa merged with colonial nostalgia and modern sophistication to deliver an unforgettably unique 5 star adventure. Gorah is the only private concession and Camp situated in the middle of the famous Addo Elephant National Park, home to the densest population of elephants on earth. Gorah is malaria-free, Big 5 and a member of Relais & Chateaux.
 
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6. Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve lies in the heart of South Africa's malaria-free Eastern Cape near Grahamstown, and is a natural conclusion to a journey along the world-famous Garden Route.

 
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7. Nguni River Lodge

Spread along the edge of a ridge, Nguni River Lodge is an idyllic base for exploring the majestic landscape, spectacular wildlife and fascinating history of Addo Elephant National Park. Guests at Nguni River Lodge are welcomed by a spectacular view over a pristine floodplain with the majestic Zuurberg Mountains as backdrop.
 
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8. River Bend Lodge

Revitalise your spirit and soul, leave the city life behind and escape to the tranquil natural beauty found at RiverBend Lodge. Anchored on endless horizons and flanked by the Zuurberg Mountains, RiverBend Lodge is situated within a 14 000 ha private concession area of the Addo Elephant National Park.

 
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9. Samara Private Game Reserve

Surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of mountains, Samara sits in perfect serenity with the reserve’s pristine wilderness. Combining colonial comforts with the essence of Mother Nature, the lodge treats you with exceptional service, meaning you can kick back and allow the tranquility of the Karoo to envelop your soul.

 
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10. Sandals Guest House

Sandals is found a mere hour's drive from Port Elizabeth and he Eastern Cape game reserves, in the pretty coastal town St Francis Bay.

 
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11. Singa Lodge

Named for the mystical dragon-lion of Indonesian mythology, this luxury boutique hotel in PE is one of five select lodges brought to you by Lion Roars Safaris & Lodges, and offers distinctive 5-star accommodation in Port Elizabeth.

 
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12. The Sands @ St Francis

This splendid luxurious 5 star African Beach House nestled in the picturesque seaside village of St Francis Bay offers 5 spacious en suite bedrooms all with uninterrupted views of the majestic Indian Ocean and endless stretches of pristine coastline.

 
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13. Woodall Country House

Nestled in the heart of the Sundays River Valley, on the doorstep of Addo Elephant Park, and close to Shamwari and Schotia Reserves, Woodall Country House lies tucked away on a peaceful citrus farm where miles of citrus trees bear fruit all winter and scent the air with blossoms in the springtime.

 
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