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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 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Free cot always available
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Malinda
South Africa“Very friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Close to Addo Elephant Park entrance” - Lotte
Netherlands“It was very clean and the people who work there are all very nice!” - Ayanda 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”
Monique South Africa“The cozy room, comfortable bed, the helpful and professional staff. And not forgetting the delicious daily breakfast 10/10.”- Rene South Africa“Close to entrance to Addo National Park. Staff are super friendly and accommodating. Food was good.”
- Bridget
United Kingdom“Lovely spacious rooms with charming outdoor private showers. Very very close to Addo Elephant Oark which is incredible.” - Patricia
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“All the staff onsite were friendly and accommodating. The place was clean and well maintained. The food was good.”
- Mario
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...” - Melanie Germany“The hotel was nice, clean (the pool as well) and the bed was very comfortable. It’s located close to a national Park and easy to find. the rooms have outdoor showers and s indoor tub. The staff was very nice and the food excellent. They did send...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • British • French • Italian
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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.
