Elephant House - Addo

Colonial-style guesthouse near Addo Elephant National Park

Amenities & Grounds

Elephant House offers two outdoor swimming pools set within five acres of rolling lawns landscaped with indigenous flora. The property includes multiple covered verandahs furnished with sofas and antiques, plus a Club Room with DVD player and games. Secure on-site parking is free, and the hotel provides a shuttle service from Port Elizabeth Airport, 58 km away.

Accommodations

Each individually decorated room at Elephant House is housed in thatched Cape-style Stable Cottages with private verandas or courtyards. Family cottages include a lounge area, dining area, and fully equipped kitchenette, with inter-leading rooms suitable for young children. All rooms have air conditioning, a wooden ceiling, and a seating area with Persian rug.

Dining & Cuisine

A complimentary traditional farm breakfast is served daily, with a small buffet and freshly cooked items like the Uganda Rolex dish. Three-course candlelit dinners are accompanied by Cape wines, and 24-hour room service is available. The hotel also arranges dinner reservations at nearby Molo Lolo restaurant for guests.

Safari & Wildlife Experiences

Elephant House offers daily guided safaris into Addo Elephant National Park, 8 km away, conducted by experienced field guide Emanuel or Alan. On-site activities include horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, and zip-lining, plus elephant-back safaris can be arranged. Local cultural experiences are available through nearby township tours showcasing community heritage.

Family-Friendly Offerings

The hotel provides a children's playground, a games room, and board games for younger guests. Babysitting or child services can be arranged, and family room options with inter-leading cottages are available. Complimentary farm dogs often visit the cottages, adding to the homely atmosphere for families.

• Location: 8 km from Addo Elephant National Park main gate, in Sundays River Valley
• Rooms: Thatched Cape-style cottages with private verandahs, including family cottages with kitchenettes
• Dining: Complimentary farm breakfast, candlelit dinners with Cape wines
• Activities: Guided safaris, horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, zip-lining
• Family: Inter-leading rooms, children's playground, babysitting services
• Extras: Complimentary airport shuttle from Port Elizabeth (58 km), free parking