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About this property

Featuring outdoor, rock waterfall showers, all Elephants Footprint Lodge rooms overlook the pool and garden. Customized safaris can be arranged to Addo Elephant Park, 1.9 mi 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 specialties and is occasionally buffet-style. Dinner is available on request with prior arrangement. Private dining is possible in the wine cellar. The lodge can organize river, sea and dune trips. Darts is available in the bar and badminton is available on request. Set 0.9 mi 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 28 mi away and there is free parking on site.

Couples in particular 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 (9.5)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christel
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the location as it was close to the entrance of the Addo Elephant Park South entrance. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Can really recommend
  • Sally
    Australia Australia
    We loved everything about this hotel. The location was ideal, the staff extremely welcoming and the facilities exceeded our expectations. Our room was spacious, spotlessly clean and comfortable and we especially loved the outside rock shower. We...
  • Gabriella
    United States United States
    The lodge is right outside of the South Gate of Addo Elephant park- very convenient for our exit from our self-drive through the park. The room was very spacious and comfortable. We added the dinner and loved the lovely way the staff presented the...
  • Saskia
    Germany Germany
    Good location, unique accommodation , very friendly staff
  • Lindsay
    Canada Canada
    great location close to the South Gate of Addo elephant park
  • Louise
    Australia Australia
    The hosts went above and beyond to make our time unbelievable. Thank you for everything, you were amazing. Fabulous stay, amazing food. Thank you
  • 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.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • British • French • Italian
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Elephants Footprint Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 515 per child, per night
Crib 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 cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All extra beds are subject to availability.

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

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Elephants Footprint Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.