Top 10 Lodges in Greater Addo, South Africa

Kariega Game Reserve is a 10,000 hectare Big 5 malaria-free private game reserve in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. The safari experience combines close up Big 5 game viewing, an expansive variety of fauna, flora & birdlife, a landscape spanning 5 eco-systems and dramatic views and vistas. Kariega has five safari lodges. Main Lodge consists of 24 separate log chalets, each with en-suite bathrooms, lounge & private balcony; River Lodge has 10 suites and is located on the Bushman's River; Ukhozi Lodge has 10 spacious suites, each with private pools and great views; Settlers Drift has 9 modern but intimate suites surrounded by natural bush and overlooking the Bushman's River wilderness area and lastly the Homestead private lodge is perfectly suited for families or groups of friends of up to 14 people. Rates include accommodation, meals, morning and evening game drives with an experienced guide, guided bush walks and a river cruise. Fishing & canoeing can also be arranged.

Situated on a 14,000ha private concession within the Addo Elephant National Park, RiverBend is a mere 45 minute drive from Port Elizabeth. Home to an abundance of wildlife including elephant, lion, hyena, buffalo, black rhino and a variety of antelope and over 300 bird species, RiverBend is an ideal malaria-free safari addition to a Garden Route holiday. Children of all ages welcome. Pampering treatments are available at Plumbago Spa. Personalized game drives are led by enthusiastic and experienced guides, who will ensure you have a truly memorable safari experience.

Addo African Home is a charming eco-friendly Lodge located in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, located only 10 minutes’ drive from the main gate of Addo Elephant National Park. The property offers accommodation set in traditional chalets called Rondavels and the original farmhouse has been converted into a Lodge. Addo African Home organise private game-drives to the Park hosted by a professional guide in an open-top vehicle, for full-day or half-day tours. There is a restaurant and cooking school onsite where international students serve traditional French & South-African food, using fresh products from the organic vegetable garden and local suppliers. The restaurant is open daily and BBQ facilities are also available for a traditional braai. Breakfast is served in the Lodge, where there is also a lounge for relaxation with television and lots of books, and the outdoor terrace provides a place to enjoy a drink. Rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, mosquito net, heater, safe, hairdryer, minibar fridge, bathrobes, slippers, organic toiletries, tea and coffee facilities. There is also a laundry service. The garden offers a natural swimming-pool with loungers. Essential groceries can be bought in the shop. There is an ATM onsite. Free wired internet is provided. Free private parking is available on site. Airport shuttle and transfers are available on request. Addo African Home follows a sustainable development policy and supports fair-trade tourism. This is the perfect gateway for families and adventurers to explore the beauty of nature and spend memorable moments.

Kariega Ukhozi Lodge truly captures the romance and intimacy of Africa. Nestled in the bush you will discover 10 superbly appointed air-conditioned luxury suites crafted from log, each with a private plunge pool and deck offering panoramic views of the valley. The lodge boasts unique African-style lounges, restaurant and boma with an outdoor pool. Located in the 10,000 hectare private game reserve with close-up viewing of rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, hippo and other incredible African wildlife. Bird lovers will enjoy sighings of some of the 280 species recorded on the reserve. The safari experience includes twice daily safari drives with qualified guides, guided walks and a river trip as well as all meals, local beverages and accommodation.

Addo African Home is a charming eco-friendly Lodge located in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, located only 10 minutes’ drive from the main gate of Addo Elephant National Park. The property offers accommodation set in traditional chalets called Rondavels and the original farmhouse has been converted into a Lodge. Addo African Home organise private game-drives to the Park hosted by a professional guide in an open-top vehicle, for full-day or half-day tours. There is a restaurant and cooking school onsite where international students serve traditional French & South-African food, using fresh products from the organic vegetable garden and local suppliers. The restaurant is open daily and BBQ facilities are also available for a traditional braai. Breakfast is served in the Lodge, where there is also a lounge for relaxation with television and lots of books, and the outdoor terrace provides a place to enjoy a drink. Rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, mosquito net, heater, safe, hairdryer, minibar fridge, bathrobes, slippers, organic toiletries, tea and coffee facilities. There is also a laundry service. The garden offers a natural swimming-pool with loungers. Essential groceries can be bought in the shop. There is an ATM onsite. Free wired internet is provided. Free private parking is available on site. Airport shuttle and transfers are available on request. Addo African Home follows a sustainable development policy and supports fair-trade tourism. This is the perfect gateway for families and adventurers to explore the beauty of nature and spend memorable moments.

Calm tranquility, healing nature! Bellevue Forest Reserve in South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape is a family-owned property comprising 2500 hectares of mountainous virgin forest with free-roaming wildlife within the Greater Addo area. Here, 165 bird species, buffalo, leopard, giraffe, eland, kudu, and other wildlife find refuge among some of the most scenic and wholesome landscapes to be found anywhere. We know you will too. A short drive from the renowned Addo Elephant National Park, guests are offered two significantly different experiences in the heart of nature – the gracious and elegant 4-star rated Elephant Lodge or the wildly romantic Stargazer Camp. The remarkably moderate climate and perfect orientation of the lodge ensures that cooling breezes keep the rooms airy, fresh, and comfortable even in the midst of summer. On hot days, a refreshing dip in our earth pool with its mineral-rich waters does wonders for the skin. Bellevue Forest reserve is more than a destination. We offer an immersive, connected experience – a discovery of the multi-faceted bounty of nature and a soul connection to the world around us. Our part of the Eastern Cape is water-scarce, and each raindrop is precious. Every care is taken to be as eco-friendly and water-wise as possible without sacrificing comfort, and to treat nature with extreme gentleness and respect. At Bellevue, we embrace ecologically friendly principles and responsible tourism for the benefit of our community, our country, and our future. We look forward to the opportunity of sharing this with you!

Hopewell Private Game Reserve is an exclusive luxury hideaway on a private African game reserve in South Africa's beautiful Eastern Cape. The luxurious contemporary lodge nestled in the hillside hosts up to a maximum of 12 guests and overlooks the wildlife reserve, a reclaimed Eden in a once remote wilderness. Waking up to the sounds and sights of the African bush, sundowners above the elephants’ favourite watering hole, relaxing in a secluded private swimming pool overlooking the bush, together with sumptuous dinners under the stars, provide the memories that linger long after your stay. The passionate and experienced ranger guides guests through the rolling landscape, ever willing to stop and discuss plants, insects, birds and abundant game spotted along the way. Up close and personal interaction with a cheetah is a highlight. Superb cuisine, local drinks and two game drives daily included in the rate. Two or three nights recommended to get the full experience. Malari-free. Stunning

Addo River-View Lodge is a water-sport and nature lovers paradise, nestled on the banks of the beautiful Sundays River, in the valley of Colchester. It is the ideal Addo Elephant National Park accommodation, situated a mere 3 km's from the Matyolweni of South entrance to the Malaria Free Addo Elephant National Park and 50 km's from the Port Elizabeth airport.