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Hiking Trails in Addo Eastern Cape South Africa (13 Results)
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Casa Mia Health Spa- Addo Eastern Cape South Africa Hiking TrailCasa Mia Health Spa is nestled amongst citrus trees a mere 45 min drive from Port Elizabeth and 15 min from Addo Elephant Park. This is where guests will find genuine hospitality where they can relax and be pampered.
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Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm- Addo Eastern Cape South Africa Hiking TrailAddo Dung Beetle Guest Farm's 5 luxury chalets are situated on its own mountain top overlooking the beautiful Zuurberg Mountains only 4km from the main gate of the Addo Elephant National Park. A guided visit to The Addo Dung Beetle Breeding Station on our premises will teach you more about this unique beetle and we gladly share our efforts to conserve one of the "little African rarities" of our country.
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Darlington Lake Lodge- Addo Eastern Cape South Africa Hiking TrailSituated next to Darlington Lake, 180km north of Port Elizabeth on the R75 to Graaff-Reinet, in the heartland of the Karoo. This area forms part of the Addo National Park. Supremely appointed en suite accommodation. Conference facilities, house boat cruises, birdwatching, walking trails, game-viewing, 4x4 trail and more. Ideal for the discerning traveller.
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Hitgeheim Country Lodge- Addo Eastern Cape South Africa Hiking Trail"Addo's luxurious secret". An exclusive, thatched lodge minutes away from the Addo Elephant Park. The well-appointed, free-standing chalets, all with spacious bathrooms, private decks and sweeping views blend in unnoticed with our indigenous gardens. Fine dining and an extensive wine collection will ensure an unforgettable experience. Guided safaris to Addo Park daily.
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Happy Lands B&b- Addo Eastern Cape South Africa Hiking TrailHappy Lands B&B is situated on a working citrus farm only 15 min from the Addo Elephant National Park. Relax in our beautiful garden, enjoy the pool or simply study our varied birdlife. Children welcome.
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Dungbeetle River Lodge (off N2)- Addo Eastern Cape South Africa Hiking TrailDUNGBEETLE RIVER LODGE is your entry point to the world famous Addo Elephant National Park (south gate /N2 4 km away) and some of the finest game reserves in the Eastern Cape. This A.A.Superior grade / 4 Star lodge, has magnificent decks with sweeping river views and is the perfect backdrop to Bi5 5 game viewing. Owner/managers are qualified game guides and offer fun filled, informative guided tours into the Park, and other interesting tours. Other activities include canoeing, swimming, hiking the famous Alexandria dune fields and pristine beach, fishing etc.
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Lalalapa B&b- Addo Eastern Cape South Africa Hiking TrailIn the tranquil and hospitable country village of Sunland, only minutes from Addo Elephant Park, Schotia Safaris, Shamwari Game Reserve and the Crocodile Ranch. Enjoy a bit of Africa and a bit of farm life. Spacious, comfortable, farm-style home with thatched entertainment area with fireplace. Affordable rates. Yours hosts, Yvonne and Coert Erasmus. Home-away-from-home!!!
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Zuurberg Mountain Village- Addo Eastern Cape South Africa Hiking TrailA unique country retreat on the historic Zuurberg Pass surrounded by the Greater Addo National Park. Dating back to 1861 and furnished with period antiques. Thatched, individual cottages in the Garden Village. Spectacular views and a special ambience create a country experience of a bygone era.
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Lenmore Chalets- Addo Eastern Cape South Africa Hiking TrailIndividual chalets, set in a tranquil, park-like landscape, each with its own deck overlooking a large lake, which abounds with bird life, on the farm "Chanctonbury", 5 minutes drive from the main gate to the Addo Elephant Park. The en suite chalets are well appointed with air-conditioning, bar size refrigerator and a safe for your valuables. Four chalets are furnished with 2 single beds and a sleeper couch whilst 2 larger chalets each have double beds and a sleeper couch. Barbecue fasilities are available and guests may enjoy cooling off in our large swimming pool on the edge of the lake. Rates include breakfast at Lenmore Restuarant, which is fully licensed amd also serves light lunches and a la carte meals by night. Picnic baskets and other take a way items are available from the well stocked delicatessen next to the Restuarant. Lenmore Addo Raptor/Reptile Centre offers entertainment with demonstration and viewing of snakes and birds of pray. Game Drives can be arranged for full day, half day or night tim viewing. We are situated midway between Addo Village and the Elephant park only 300 meters off the main highway. Master and Visa cards accepted
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Lalibela Game Reserve- Addo Eastern Cape South Africa Hiking TrailSituated in the malaria-free Eastern Cape. Lalibela offers 8 rooms at Lentaba Lodge and 4 rooms at Mark's Camp in stone and thatch chalets. All are en suite and have private decks. Rates inclusive of Big Five game drives, gourmet cuisine and all drinks. Mark's Camp available for exclusive hire.
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Kronenhoff Guest House- Addo Eastern Cape South Africa Hiking TrailSet in the picturesque Sundays River Valley bordering the Addo Elephant National Park. Spacious and luxurious rooms and the first-class restaurant, combined with the warmth and hospitality of the caring staff, makes Kronenhoff the ideal retreat. Day/night game drives can be arranged.
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Woodbury Lodge/amakhala Game Reserve- Addo Eastern Cape South Africa Hiking TrailSituated on the Amakhala Game Reserve, Woodbury Lodge offers an intimate and tranquil bush experience. 4 beautifully-appointed en suite sleeping lodges with awesome views from the deck. Personalised service and a range of activities.
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Sundune Guest House- Addo Eastern Cape South Africa Hiking TrailExclusive guest house on the banks of the Sundays River. 40km north of Port Elizabeth on N2. Supremely appointed accommodation, ideal for the discerning traveller. Birdwatching, water sports, angling, river cruises, spectacular sand dunes and a canoe trail on the Sundays River. Close to Addo Elephant Park, Schotia Safaris, Shamwari Game Reserve and Amakhala Game Reserve.
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Geography: Addo is situated 45km from Port Elizabeth along the R335, and is located at a fording place across the Sundays River, originally known in Khoe as Kradouw ('the way across the river'). The original elephant section of the Addo Park is a further 27km along the road.
History: The Addo Elephant National Park was established in 1931 to save the Addo elephant from impending extinction. At this stage, due to a policy decision to massacre the entire herd, only 15 of the gentle giants were left. The original area of 7,000ha however, was not fenced off and the elephants continued to do severe damage to the farms surrounding the area. When an experimental fence, made of used lift cables, and tram rails proved successful, an area of 2,500ha was fenced off for exclusive use by the elephants. In the 1990's the park was extended northwards and eastwards, taking in the Suurberg National Park, and was home to almost 300 elephants! Future projects will increase the Greater Addo Park to 370,000ha together with a 120,000ha offshore marine reserve.
Arts and Culture: Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, author of 'Jock of the Bushveld' is buried with his wife and sons at The Lookout National Monument at Sunland. The area, along a very scenic drive, is a great place to stop and take in amazing views of the Sundays River Valley. The Enon Mission Station (Moravian Church) founded in the early 1800's makes for an interesting visit.
Science and Nature: The Addo Elephant Park, situated in a malaria-free area, is home to five of South Africa's seven habitat biomes. Visitors will be amazed at the variety of natural landscapes and wildlife species that can be experienced in one easily accessible destination. Within its borders, visitors can experience coastal islands, a marine reserve, valley bushveld thicket and the fynbos-covered Suurberg Mountains. Interestingly, Addo is now the only area in the world where Africa's Big Seven can be seen. Visitors can view the Big Five - the elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo, plus an extra Big Two - the Great White shark and whales! One of the largest active dunes in the world can be found at the Alexandria Dunefield, and can be reached by foot as part of the 2-day Alexandria Hiking Trail.
Entertainment: Depending on which time of the year they are in Addo, visitors can attend some interesting festivals. These include the Citrus Festival at the end of May, the Kirkwood Wildlife Festival at the end of June, the Addo Jazz Festival at the end of August, and the world-famous Addo Rose Festival which takes place in mid -October.
Sport: Polo is played at weekends during the winter months at the Addo Polo Club at Hermitage.
Did you know? The Addo Elephant Park is the third largest conservation area in South Africa.
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