The Addo Elephant Trail Runs
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The Addo Elephant Trail Runs |
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Approx Distances: |
| Port Elizabeth to Addo Main Gate - 85km |
| Addo Main Gate to Kirkwood - 55km |
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| Kirkwood - Start of 100Miler, 50Miler & 25Miler |
| Addo Elephant Main Rest Camp - Finish |
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| Finish - Addo Elephant National Park (NB - If you want to stay at the National Park, book well in advance) |
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| Listed accommodation in the Addo/Kirkwood area. You will see the owners of these establishments encouraging you along the route as they assist at the various check points. Please support them. |
| Kirkwood |
| Kirkwood Hotel - kdhotel@kirkwood.co.za - Tel: +27(0)42 230 0344 |
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1 Star country Hotel in the Village of Kirkwood, which is nestled
between the Rietberg Mountains and the Sundays River. The Hotel is
within easy access of the Addo Elephant Park and offer a wide range of
affordable accommodation , great food and personal service.
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| Magnolia Guesthouse - info@magnolia.co.za - Tel: +27 (0)42 230 0562 |
 Magnolia
Guesthouse is conveniently situated at the entrance of Kirkwood
alongside the R 336, only 45 minutes from the main entrance of the
Greater Addo Elephant National Park. The young Dutch couple that runs
this guesthouse has renovated this guesthouse themselves. Here you can
enjoy all normal European comforts in a relaxed African atmosphere.
The selfcatering unit consists
of two bedrooms, one with two single beds and one with a double bed and
an en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. Magnolia also
offers budget accommodation in Safari tents that are furnished with two
single beds and a table with 2 chairs or you can bring your own tent and
set up camp. For all guests practical cooking and ablution facilities
are available as well as a shaded braai area and a huge pool. |
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| Addo |
| Addo Dung Beetle - addodungbeetle@eezi.net - Tel: +27 (0)83 399 4129 |
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warm welcome awaits you at Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm which nestles on
a mountain top in the hart of the Sundays River Valley, overlooking the
beautiful Zuurberg Mountains.Five luxury chalets are found on a working citrus farm only 4 km away from the main gate of the Addo Elephant National Park. The elegantly decorated chalets are equipped with air-conditioners and en-suite bathrooms with in and outdoor showers as well as a bath. |
| Belmont B&B - belmont@wol.co.za - Tel: +27 (0)42 234 0361 |
 Belmont offers you a warm and relaxing atmosphere on a working citrus farm in the beautiful and famous Sundays River Valley. A gracious farm style home consisting of three lovely bedrooms, spacious lounge, dining room and a large swimming pool. Enjoy the views of the garden, orchards and dam while relaxing on the veranda with a sundowner. Start the day with a hearty breakfast, either at the pool or in the delightful dining room. |
| Tatenda Lodge - info@tatendalodge.co.za - Tel: +27 (0)83 233 2857 |
 Tatenda
Lodge situated some 650 metres above sea level in the majestic Zuurberg
mountain range is just 25 km north of the Addo Elephant Park and offers
you a choice of luxury accommodation. This ranges from a beautifully appointed three bedroomed lodge, all en suite and air conditioned, accommodating up to ten people, a fully equipped kitchen (suitable for self-catering), a comfortable lounge, private pool, braai facilities, mini bar and satellite TV to six elevated double en-suite log cabins and a two bedroomed self contained log cottage with a kitchenette, lounge, private deck and satellite TV. In addition, four well appointed thatched cottages with roll up canvas blinds along the front, open up onto a spacious deck, a full bathroom (relax in the bath whilst you soak up the magnificent views down the valley) and comfortable twin or queen size beds. Roll up the blinds and watch the sunrise over the valley from the comfort of your bed. Keep a look out for the indigenous game which can often be seen basking in the early morning sunshine before quietly disappearing into the thickly wooded kloofs. |
| Zuurberg Mountain Inn - zuurberg@addo.co.za - Tel: +27 (0)42 233 0583 |
 Zuurberg
Mountain Inn is a haven of historical delight set high up on the
Zuurberge and has a peaceful & truly unique mountain top retreat set in
160 hectares of indigenous vegetation with breathtaking views
overlooking the Addo Elephant National Park. This 150 year old
historical hotel situated at the top of the spectacular Zuurberg Pass &
one hours drive from Port Elizabeth offers her guests elegance style and
quality of a bygone era. Equipped to international standards the rooms
in the Zuurberg Manor & Zuurberg Village ensure high levels of comfort
whilst gourmet food friendly staff & a myriad of outdoor activities. |
| For other accommodation, go to www.greateraddo.com or contact the the Greater Addo Route Tourism on info@kirkwood.co.za - or telephone +27 (0)42 230 0066 |
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| PORT ELIZABETH |
| Humewood Beach House, 21 Windermere Road, Humewood, Port Elizabeth |
 Humewood Beach House offers comfortable
accommodation with that personal sought-after touch. All bedrooms are
en-suite and sea facing. Secure off-street parking allows for peace of mind
as you take a stroll along the beach or amble on to one of the many nearby
restaurants. Transfers can be arranged to and from the airport, which
is 8km away. The cost in a single is R450.00 and in a double R600.00,
including breakfast. Distance by road to Kirkwood - 80km, distance by
road to Addo Main Rest Camp - 74km. For reservations call +27 (0)41
585 4276 or email
humewoodbeachhouse@telkomsa.net |
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