Elephant House - Addo

Family-friendly colonial-style guesthouse on 2 hectares of rolling lawns with daily guided safaris into Addo Elephant Park

Accommodations

Elephant House Addo offers Cape-style Stable Cottages set on 2 hectares of rolling lawns, each with a private verandah or courtyard. The individually decorated rooms include a seating area with Persian rug and a wood ceiling, plus air conditioning. Family inter-leading rooms and spacious family cottages with a kitchenette are available for guests with children.

Dining

A complimentary traditional farm breakfast is served daily, and light lunches can be taken on the terraces or by a pool. In the evening, 3-course candlelit dinners accompanied by Cape wines are offered, with 24-hour room service also available. The in-house restaurant serves country cuisine and local wines, and the bar provides special diet menus and kids' meals.

Activities

Daily game drives into Addo Elephant National Park (8 km away) are led by expert field guides who provide in-depth insights on local wildlife. On-site activities include zip-lining, canoeing, hiking, and horseback riding, plus game drives and guided bush walks at nearby Bellevue Reserve. Cultural experiences are available through nearby township tours showcasing local communities and their heritage.

Location

The Elephant House is situated in the scenic Sundays River Valley, 8 km from the main entrance of Addo Elephant National Park. Kirkwood Golf Club is 34 km away, and Port Elizabeth Airport is 58 km from the property with airport transfer service available. On-site free parking and valet parking are provided for self-driving guests.

Family & Children

Children have a dedicated playground, a games room with DVD player and board games, plus board games/puzzles and babysitting/child services upon request. Elephant House Addo provides family cottages with inter-leading rooms and a kitchenette, and kids' meals are available from the bar. The landscaped grounds with indigenous flora include two outdoor pools and sun loungers for family relaxation.

• Location: 8 km from Addo Elephant National Park entrance in Sundays River Valley
• Rooms: Cape-style Stable Cottages with private verandahs and Persian rugs
• Dining: Complimentary traditional farm breakfasts and 3-course candlelit dinners with Cape wines
• Activities: Daily guided safaris, zip-lining, canoeing, hiking, and horseback riding on-site
• Family: Inter-leading family rooms, children's playground, and babysitting services
• Culture: Township tours showcasing local communities and their heritage
• Wellness: Full body massage, couples massage, and outdoor swimming pools with sun loungers