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About this property

Featuring outdoor, rock waterfall showers, all Elephants Footprint Lodge rooms overlook the pool and garden. Customised safaris can be arranged to Addo Elephant Park, 3 km away and home to rhino, buffalo, lions and leopards. The spacious, African-style rooms include a partly-enclosed bathroom with large bath and environmentally-friendly toiletries. Cotton linen, a seating area and tea/coffee facilities are also provided. The Elephants Footprint restaurant serves a continental or full English breakfast. The á la carte lunch menu offers fish and game specialities and is occasionally buffet-style. Dinner is available on request with prior arrangement. Private dining is possible in the wine cellar. The lodge can organise river, sea and dune trips. Darts is available in the bar and badminton is available on request. Set 1.5 km from Colchester and the N2 road, Elephants Footprint is a 10-minute drive from the beach by the Sundays River mouth. Port Elizabeth Airport is 45 km away and there is free parking on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ayanda
    South Africa South Africa
    The property is in a very convenient location, closer to road. Maximum security. The rooms are super clean, everything inside is working perfectly
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The high ceilings and thatched roof. Hot water, clean linen and towels. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Especially the homemade blueberry muffins. Next to Addo elephant park. 😊
  • Monique
    South Africa South Africa
    The cozy room, comfortable bed, the helpful and professional staff. And not forgetting the delicious daily breakfast 10/10.
  • Rene
    South Africa South Africa
    Close to entrance to Addo National Park. Staff are super friendly and accommodating. Food was good.
  • Anna
    Australia Australia
    The breakfast was delicious and the room very spacious and comfortable.
  • Lars
    Sweden Sweden
    Really cool place, nice staff. Close to the south gate of Addo Elephant park.
  • Bridget
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely spacious rooms with charming outdoor private showers. Very very close to Addo Elephant Oark which is incredible.
  • Patricia
    Singapore Singapore
    A wonderful location very close to Addo National Park. All of the staff were very friendly and hospitable. A special mention and thank you to Rosha who went out of her way to take care of us. The honesty bar was a nice touch and the food was...
  • Rashaad
    South Africa South Africa
    All the staff onsite were friendly and accommodating. The place was clean and well maintained. The food was good.
  • Mario
    Germany Germany
    Very nice owner and people who work there. Great and authentic dinner (self made!). Great support of the staff for planning a route in Addo. Nice outdoor shower. Also the location is very nice, just a few mins by car to the south entrance. We went...

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • British • French • Italian
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 515 per child, per night
Cot always available
Free
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 515 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 625 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Elephants Footprint Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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