Addo Elephant National Park Hotels

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mvtouring
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Orange Elephant Backpackers: Orange Elephant Backpackers

This backpackers is situated about 5 kilometers from the main gate to the park. I popped in and it looked very clean and the staff was very helpful

Opinion of Price: about average
Written March 3, 2009

mvtouring
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Forest Cabins at Addo park: Forest Cabins

We opted to stay in the forest cabins. There is 4 beds, a breakfast nook and a cupboard with all the cutlery and crockery. You have your shower and toilet, but the kitchen is a communal kitchen that you have to use, but you have your own fridge at your cabin. You have your own braai at your cabin.

Affordable and extremely clean. The price we paid was R420 for the cabin

Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
Written March 3, 2009

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PierreZA
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Variety to choose from

Different options are available at the Park. I previously stayed in a chalet, which was very more than adequate.

For the different options visit:
http://www.sanparks.org/parks/addo/

Reservations should be made vis the Central Sanparks office (website above)

Opinion of Price: about average
Related to: Eco-Tourism
Written January 11, 2008

Bathing Elephants

nora_south_africa
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Orange Elephant backpackers: Addo backpackers

The Orange Elephant Restaurant, Pub and Backpackers is situated a short 45min drive from Port Elizabeth on the R335.

5min away from the main gate of the Addo National Elephant park
Accommodation offered is 2 cottages, each with two bedrooms (one double room & one single room), a small lounge and a bathroom. Book the cottage or share the facilities with others.

The restaurant offers a full al la carte menu and caters fully for “veggies”

Opinion of Price: about average
Related to: Backpacking, Study Abroad, Budget Travel
Written March 11, 2007

Jenniflower
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Addo Elephant cottages: under the thatch under the stars!

We stayed in a thatch-roofed Dutch-colonial styled bungalow, were the last in a row, so we had extra privacy, which was wonderful. We were so close to the animals (fenced off).

It sleeps four, so with just the two of us, it was so spacious! It has a bathroom (where I made my husband a lovely petal bath), and an open plan living are and kitchen, which led onto the veranda.

Everything was very comfortable, clean and inviting. It was serviced daily with fresh bedding and towels.

They do have a campground area where you can stay too, as well as rondavels which cater for different amounts of people..

Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
Related to: Road Trip, National/State Park, Birdwatching
Written June 8, 2006

Our cottage

Waxbag
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Addo Elephant Camp Site: A great camp Site, Addo Elephant NP

The camping area at Addo is quite small. However, the lots are separated by bushes and the trees provide ample shade.
An enclosed kitchen area is provided with electric stove.

Good bathroom and shower facilities.

A petrol station is opene between 07:00 and 17:00.

A restaurant is open in the main camp from 07:00 to 22:00

A swimming pool is available for overnight visitors.

A picnic area with a braii is available for day visitors.

A shop selling curios, snacks and basic supplies is open between 08:00 and 18:00

The Red Bishop Bird Hide is close to the main office and has information out birds. The hide has many types of sunbirds.

The PPC Discovery Trail is accessible to all by a boardwalk .

Telephones are available.

Alexandria Hiking trail and the Zuurberg horse trails can be booked in the main camp.

Cost R250 (three people)

Forest hut, cottages, bungalows, chalets, and rondavels also available.

Opinion of Price: about average
Related to: Photography, National/State Park, Camping
Written November 29, 2004

Malachite Sunbird

Travelchili
Reviews: 340

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Campground: Green tents

Fun to say in a tent, but still have a bed and other pieces of furniture that you would find in a hotel room. Those tents even have a fridge and a lovely balcony.

Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
Related to: Family Travel, Theme Park Trips
Written March 16, 2004

SESM
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Happy Lands B&B: A Warm Welcome and Good Food

Mike and Nita are perfect hosts and they've created a wonderful and comfortable B&B on their working citrus farm. They are happy to fill you in on local restaurants nearby or Nita, who is a great cook, will make dinner on request for a very modest extra charge. Breakfasts include homemade orange blossom honey and jams. All of this is extremely reasonably priced but they don't take plastic so come prepared

The rooms are very well appointed -- we stayed in Cara-Cara, a large cottage with a fantastic double shower. The furniture is traditional Cape country and Nita has added some great touches like family portraits and lavender sachets! There is a pool, lovely garden, and lawn with a fountain. Mike is happy to give you a tour of the farm while you are there and will help set you up on game drives at some of the local private reserves if you want to see something other than elephants.

Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
Related to: Farm Stay, National/State Park, Budget Travel
Written December 8, 2003

Inside cara-cara at Happy Lands

Joemidwest
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Addo Elephant Park tents: Showers,sinks, hotplates, down the path

Very, very comfortable. The front deck (that's right, the deck) overlooks a section of the reserve.

Opinion of Price: N/A
Related to: National/State Park, Family Travel, Camping
Written December 2, 2003

Clean

Joemidwest
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Addo safari tent: I'll take these "tents" any time!

Wooden floors, refrigerator, a wardrobe, and crisp clean sheets. A view directly into the reserve from the porch. $55... Make reservations.

Opinion of Price: about average
Related to: Family Travel, Photography
Written December 2, 2003

5 tents, with decks

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