The Addo Elephant Trail Runs

Accommodation

Approx Distances:

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.

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.

The comfortable well kept and stylish Aardvark offers traditional thatched en-suite rondavels and a spacious dorm with unique bunks all with crisp white linen and fluffy white towels. Enjoy a beer and braai in our garden, do your gourmet best in the luxurious self-catering kitchen or dine at one of the pubs and restaurants nearby. Only a few minutes from Addo Elephant Park.

A 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 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.

Set in a tranquil garden setting, our luxury rooms offer complete privacy, TV,  air-conditioning with en-suite bathrooms and tea and coffee to have at your convenience.Our facilities includes secure parking, fishing, large gardens with braai (barbecue) facilities and a bar area with DSTV.  We are perfectly situated for day trips to the Addo Elephant Park and other Game Reserves.

Close to Addo Elephant National Park you will find a tranquil B&B on the banks of the Sundays River where you can relax and listen to the distinctive call of the Fish Eagles.  Here you can enjoy an abundance of bird life, including Fish Eagles, Kingfishers, African Darters, Owls, Sunbirds, and many more while sitting on the expansive deck.  A short walk from the house is the river where you can sit on the floating pontoon and fish or just dangle your feet in the cool water.

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.