Elephants Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve
C\O N10 and Alicedale Turnoff Olifantskop Lodge, 6130 Paterson, South Africa – Great location - show map
Elephants Lodge is located within the malaria-free Bellevue Forest Reserve, home to wildlife such as lion and buffalo. The lodge features natural gardens, patio’s and a lookout lounge overlooking the vast open plains of the Eastern Cape. Each room at Elephants Lodge has a patio, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks are served at various indoor and outdoor dining areas. There is a fire pit where guests can enjoy a nightcap after dinner. Guests may either book a Bed and Breakfast package or our Full Board Package which includes all meals and 1 outdoor activity per day (night stayed) on the reserve in an open game viewing vehicle, accompanied by a qualified game ranger. Outdoor activities include, game drives, giraffe walks, bush walks, bird watching and star gazing experiences. Tea and coffee are available throughout the day and sundowner drinks are offered at sunset. Younger visitors can engage in kid's excursions such as treasure hunts, scull identification and a visit to the Private Intensive Breeding Areas.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Spa
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Bar
Property practices
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- Revital
Israel“The giraffe walk with Shaun was amazing, he was so entusiastic and made the tour into adventure! The lodge and the room were nice and cozy.” 
Naomi
Thailand“The giraffe walk was memorable and our guide Steven was amazing and friendly. Incredible must do experience. Worth going at 7:15 in the morning! Food was delicious. Kind upgrade to a bigger room with a nice sunset view- thank you! Very...”
Matthias
United States of America“It is simply a unique and extraordinary place. All meals are being freshly prepared. The service is outstanding. Own game drive (giraffe walk) with Bennie in the morning very well worth doing.”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineGrill/BBQ • South African
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
Amenities of Elephants Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest ReserveGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Spa
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional charge
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingAdditional charge
- Dining area
- Desk
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeepingAdditional charge
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Tile/Marble floor
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Hot tub/JacuzziAdditional charge
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Afrikaans
- English
- Dutch
- Xhosa
House rules
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash is not accepted
Elephants Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Elephants Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve 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.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
FAQs about Elephants Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Elephants Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve on this page.
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Elephants Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve is 5.6 miles from the center of Paterson. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Elephants Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Head massage
- Horseback riding
- Neck massage
- Temporary art galleries
- Hand massage
- Game drives
- Foot massage
- Walking tours
- Full-body massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Back massage
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Room options at Elephants Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve include:
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Tent
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Check-in at Elephants Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Elephants Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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The prices at Elephants Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
