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A friendly and warm South African greeting to you from all at Addo Elephant Back Safaris and Lodges. Please view our official site at http://www.addoelephantbacksafaris.co.za
Our associated companies have a combined history going back more that twenty five years in the tourism industry and we are proud to introduce to you our latest holiday and leisure product.
Bordering the Greater Addo Elephant National Park, just a short distance from the Nelson Mandela Metropole, our fully-fenced game conservancy is both malaria-free and tourist friendly.
Whether it’s a laid back rest you need or an action-packed, 5-star activity holiday; we will not disappoint. A once in a lifetime safari adventure, where you are at one with nature and following in the footsteps of the ancients… If it is property and real estate that interests you, visit our Addo Elephant Lodge page for Fractional Ownership information.
Walk with them through the diverse valley bushveld, ravine and forest habitat unique to this part of the Eastern Cape. The informative walk-and-talk takes a very leisurely pace set by the elephants themselves and is in no way strenuous. The walk allows you to interact with, feed and observe the elephants in their natural habitat while our trained and qualified handlers share their specialized knowledge and insight into both the elephants and this unique eco-system.
After the walk, we offer you the exhilarating experience of riding these magnificent animals - revel in the natural beauty of the environs and its wildlife from your lofty seat as these gentle giants amble through the African bush. At the conclusion of the ride enjoy a close-up view of the elephants swimming and frolicking in their favoured waterhole from the viewing deck at the boma - no guarantee that you won’t get sprayed with a trunkful of water !
A once in a lifetime safari adventure - at one with nature, following in the footsteps of the ancients...
Bookings are essential.
The Forest Lodges are perfectly designed to blend discreetly into their surrounding valley bushveld environment. The private and exclusive suites, some nestled in the Yellowwood forest and others set on the hillside offering extraordinary views, are housed on elevated wooden decks. All meals can be enjoyed at our open-sided dining area which incorporates a bar area, overlooking the elephants’ much used waterhole.
Accommodation
Our environmentally friendly lodges are constructed of part canvas, part recycled Brazilian pine and luxuriously decorated to evoke Hemingway’s Africa of yesteryear. We invite you to relax in our remarkably spacious, sophisticated suites set against the tranquil backdrop of the African bush.
En suite bathroom
Both indoor and outdoor showers
King- or twin-bedded option
Energy efficient wood burning fireplace
Solar powered hot water geyser
Well stocked mini bar
Tea and coffee making facility
Hairdryers
Large glass sliding doors opening onto the deck (No nasty zips)
Generously sized, wooden deck with private spa bath
Private viewing deck
220V electricity
In-room safes
Overhead fans
Folding camp beds for children available on request
Regional Information
This area is situated in the pristine valleys of the Zuurberg Mountains bordering the Greater Addo Elephant National Park, is regarded as Africa’s most biologically diverse, supporting 5 of the 7 biomes, or eco-regions, in Southern Africa.
This valley bushveld region encompasses habitats ranging from semi-arid Karoo areas, across fynbos-covered slopes which merge with impenetrable thickets and montane forests, extending into rolling grasslands which stretch all the way to the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape.
Blessed with this natural bio diversity the conservancy is able to sustain a wide range and number of animals. The indigenous and plentiful Spekboom (Pork bush) is well adapted to the pressure of sustaining elephant herds who are renowned for their destructive browsing habits. The Spekboom is highly nutritious, has the ability to store much needed water in its succulent leaves, and recovers from elephant abuse astonishingly quickly.
Tel/Fax: +27 (0) 42 235 1400
Mobile: +27 (0) 83 375 6514 or +27 (0) 83 283 2359
Central Reservations Tel: +27 (0) 71 353 4074
Central Reservations Fax: +27 (0) 86 619 5742
Email: [email protected]
Our associated companies have a combined history going back more that twenty five years in the tourism industry and we are proud to introduce to you our latest holiday and leisure product.
Bordering the Greater Addo Elephant National Park, just a short distance from the Nelson Mandela Metropole, our fully-fenced game conservancy is both malaria-free and tourist friendly.
Whether it’s a laid back rest you need or an action-packed, 5-star activity holiday; we will not disappoint. A once in a lifetime safari adventure, where you are at one with nature and following in the footsteps of the ancients… If it is property and real estate that interests you, visit our Addo Elephant Lodge page for Fractional Ownership information.
Walk with them through the diverse valley bushveld, ravine and forest habitat unique to this part of the Eastern Cape. The informative walk-and-talk takes a very leisurely pace set by the elephants themselves and is in no way strenuous. The walk allows you to interact with, feed and observe the elephants in their natural habitat while our trained and qualified handlers share their specialized knowledge and insight into both the elephants and this unique eco-system.
After the walk, we offer you the exhilarating experience of riding these magnificent animals - revel in the natural beauty of the environs and its wildlife from your lofty seat as these gentle giants amble through the African bush. At the conclusion of the ride enjoy a close-up view of the elephants swimming and frolicking in their favoured waterhole from the viewing deck at the boma - no guarantee that you won’t get sprayed with a trunkful of water !
A once in a lifetime safari adventure - at one with nature, following in the footsteps of the ancients...
Bookings are essential.
The Forest Lodges are perfectly designed to blend discreetly into their surrounding valley bushveld environment. The private and exclusive suites, some nestled in the Yellowwood forest and others set on the hillside offering extraordinary views, are housed on elevated wooden decks. All meals can be enjoyed at our open-sided dining area which incorporates a bar area, overlooking the elephants’ much used waterhole.
Accommodation
Our environmentally friendly lodges are constructed of part canvas, part recycled Brazilian pine and luxuriously decorated to evoke Hemingway’s Africa of yesteryear. We invite you to relax in our remarkably spacious, sophisticated suites set against the tranquil backdrop of the African bush.
En suite bathroom
Both indoor and outdoor showers
King- or twin-bedded option
Energy efficient wood burning fireplace
Solar powered hot water geyser
Well stocked mini bar
Tea and coffee making facility
Hairdryers
Large glass sliding doors opening onto the deck (No nasty zips)
Generously sized, wooden deck with private spa bath
Private viewing deck
220V electricity
In-room safes
Overhead fans
Folding camp beds for children available on request
Regional Information
This area is situated in the pristine valleys of the Zuurberg Mountains bordering the Greater Addo Elephant National Park, is regarded as Africa’s most biologically diverse, supporting 5 of the 7 biomes, or eco-regions, in Southern Africa.
This valley bushveld region encompasses habitats ranging from semi-arid Karoo areas, across fynbos-covered slopes which merge with impenetrable thickets and montane forests, extending into rolling grasslands which stretch all the way to the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape.
Blessed with this natural bio diversity the conservancy is able to sustain a wide range and number of animals. The indigenous and plentiful Spekboom (Pork bush) is well adapted to the pressure of sustaining elephant herds who are renowned for their destructive browsing habits. The Spekboom is highly nutritious, has the ability to store much needed water in its succulent leaves, and recovers from elephant abuse astonishingly quickly.
Tel/Fax: +27 (0) 42 235 1400
Mobile: +27 (0) 83 375 6514 or +27 (0) 83 283 2359
Central Reservations Tel: +27 (0) 71 353 4074
Central Reservations Fax: +27 (0) 86 619 5742
Email: [email protected]