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Dungbeetle River Lodge, hotel in Colchester

Offering safari-style accommodations, this lodge is situated right on the banks of the Sundays River. The terrace decks offer far-reaching river views.

Location was ok. Terrasse for breakfast amazing. Owner and staff very friendly.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
577 reviews
Price from
£67.23
1 night, 2 adults
ParkView Safari Lodge, hotel in Colchester

Set in Colchester, 1 km from the south entrance of Addo National Park, ParkView Safari Lodge offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a bar and a shared lounge.

Perfect location and tents were neat and well furnished. Staff helpful and friendly.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
350 reviews
Price from
£116.36
1 night, 2 adults
Elephants Footprint Lodge, hotel in Colchester

Featuring outdoor, rock waterfall showers, all Elephants Footprint Lodge rooms overlook the pool and garden.

Oh, my word, we enjoyed our breakfast and dinners every night, I loved the different dished provided. 10 out of 10 for the food xxx
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
618 reviews
Price from
£79.30
1 night, 2 adults
Kudu Ridge Game Lodge, hotel in Colchester

Located on a malaria-free private game reserve,15 km from Addo Elephant National Park, the privately owned Kudu Ridge Game Lodge offers B&B accommodation in safari tents and bush chalets.

The location to the park is great. Host Brian and Jenny and Dimitri were fantastic. Breakfast could have been more exciting, but they did say they were catering for the overseas market who just like continental.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
180 reviews
Price from
£84.21
1 night, 2 adults
Addo Wildlife, hotel in Colchester

Offering an outdoor pool and restaurant, Addo Wildlife is located near Addo Elephant Park in the Eastern Cape Region. Free private parking is available on site.

the staff
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
354 reviews
Price from
£113.78
1 night, 2 adults
Charihandra Game Lodge, hotel in Colchester

Located in Addo, Charihandra Game Lodge features free WiFi throughout, air conditioning and private parking is available on-site. Guests can enjoy swimming at the outdoor pool.

The staff were awesome, very friendly and couldn’t do enough to help you. Food was fab. Our tent had the BEST bed I think I’ve ever slept in and Lucy drinking from the pool was the icing on the cake!! We LOVED our stay at Chariandra ❤️
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
726 reviews
Price from
£103.43
1 night, 2 adults
Longhill Reserve, hotel in Colchester

Boasting a swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and views of the mountain, Longhill Reserve is set in Addo and offers accommodation with free WiFi.

The luxury tents was definitely more than expected. Nice and cool and everything you need to enjoy the stay. Staff super friendly and helpful…also very engaging and interested in you as a person…loved the breakaway
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
£223.24
1 night, 2 adults
Chrislin African Lodge, hotel in Colchester

Just 12 km from the Addo Elephant Park, these African style huts have luxurious interiors and a shared swimming pool.

Our stay at Chrislin African Lodge was absolutely wonderful! From start to finish, we had an amazing time filled with exciting activities organized in collaboration with Crisscross Adventures. Ivy and the rest of the staff were incredibly friendly, always making us laugh and going out of their way to accommodate our requests, which truly elevated our experience. The rooms were spotless and well-maintained, with comfortable beds that ensured a great night’s sleep. Each room was equipped with air conditioning, making it perfect for relaxing after a day of activities. We especially loved the outside area, which offered stunning views of the beautiful garden and farm—a perfect spot to unwind. The breakfasts were well-organized and delicious, while the dinners were nothing short of divine. The campfire evenings and the refreshing swimming pool added a magical touch, making our stay unforgettable. If you're planning a visit to Addo, look no further than Chrislin. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a sunrise game drive in the morning, relax by the pool in the afternoon, and even embark on a memorable boat tour in Colchester. Highly recommended!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
432 reviews
Price from
£77.75
1 night, 2 adults
Addo African Home, hotel in Colchester

The spacious grounds of Addo African Home are located only a 10-minute drive from the Addo Elephant National Park. The property offers game drives to the Park with an open car and a professional...

Friendly staff, beautiful room, close to addo, very tasty restaurant
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
729 reviews
Price from
£69.39
1 night, 2 adults
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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.

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  • Avg. price/night: £56.03
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 355 reviews
    Beautiful house with inside parking also super close to addo elephant park. The owner was very kind and helpful. She helped us booking our safari and gave us packed breakfast because we were living early. Very close to the only restaurant there is in the city
    Federica
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 350 reviews
    Had an amazing stay at Parkview Safari Lodge. Located close to the southern entrance to Addo the lodge was very peaceful and luxurious, simply superb. Staff were friendly and helpful and would certainly recommend this lodge for anyone looking to stay whilst visiting Addo Elephant Park.
    John
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 618 reviews
    Our room at the Elephants Footprint Lodge was very comfortable, beautifully decorated and good equipped. Supportive and friendly staff. Breakfast is amazing. Fresh products and delicious preparation. We would definitely recommend it and come back.
    Fernanda
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 350 reviews
    It was a great adventure sleeping in one of the tents right next to Addo Park fence. The staff is super friendly and helpful. We stayed 2 nights during our Safari trip to Addo. The lodge is right next to the Parks south gate.
    Maximilian
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 618 reviews
    The Lodge gives you an African safari "experience" nice large rooms and very close to Addo Park entrance. Nice and friendly manager with a lot of knowledge about the park and animals.
    arend
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 618 reviews
    We loved it all: the safari lodge style, the self-service bar, the room with the waterfall-like outdoor shower (view protected), the very good breakfast, the super tasty dinner - and the sympatic hosts! :-)
    Dirk
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 618 reviews
    Beautiful lodge. Everything clean, very friendly staff and situated very close to the Addo NP. Many valuable information for tours. The breakfast was excellent with homemade rolls and whatever else you need. But the best was the 3 course dinner. We had fantastic Kudu, Ostrich and Warthog, prepared in different ways with different and very tasty sides! In a nutshell, one of the best lodges we have ever been to!
    Jürgen
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 350 reviews
    I have always wanted to stay in a safari tent and this was exceptional in my opinion. Not only was our tent right next to Addo Elephant Park where we saw a lone elephant grazing in the evening sun, but it was also supremely comfortable, appointed in a colonial style and with a deck and a separate seating area too. We had our own braai in the main lodge in the evening, the staff were really friendly and accommodating too. I only wish we had been able to stay another night!
    Wendy
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 618 reviews
    The staff at Elephant's Footprint Lodge was super helpful. Due to a traffic jam we came back very late, but they waited and kept dinner ready for us. Additionally, they took great care of us around breakfast and helped us organise additional activities around our stay such as an amazing Safari in a Private Game Reserve.
    Jakob
    Young couple