A family of elephants walking a ridge in Addo, blue mountains stretching away behind them

Experiences

Six hundred elephants,
and a tennis court

Everything below is booked through reception, usually the evening before. Prices are per person in South African rand and were last published by the hotel; please confirm when you book. Departure times are fixed — the animals keep their own schedule.

Into the park

Game drives

Addo full-day drive

  • Departs 08h00 · returns 17h00–18h00
  • Open vehicle

A full day inside Addo Elephant National Park with one of our guides. Park entry fees are included, as are drinks and a proper braai lunch — three meats, salads, roosterbrood and a cheese board.

R 2 800Adults · R 1 720 ages 12–18

Morning drive

  • Departs 06h30 · returns about 12h30
  • Half day

Out at first light, when the game is moving. Park entry, a guide, teas and coffees, drinks and a picnic breakfast in the bush are all included.

R 1 650Adults · R 1 370 ages 12–18

Afternoon drive

  • Departs 13h30 · returns about 18h30
  • Half day

The same route in the long afternoon light, with park entry, a guide, drinks and snacks included. Back in time for a drink at Woodifields before dinner.

R 1 650Adults · R 1 370 ages 12–18

Guests in an open safari vehicle watching a herd of elephants drink at a waterhole
A guide pouring tea for a family at a table set up in the bush during a game drive
Breakfast, somewhere in the park
Two elephants close together at the edge of a waterhole, one with long tusks

Further afield

Day trips we arrange

Elephant encounter

  • About 2 hours
  • Transfer R 200 adults · R 150 children

An elephant walk, interaction and feeding, at a sanctuary near the park. Elephant riding is no longer permitted anywhere in the area, and we would not send you somewhere that offered it.

R 990Adults · R 495 children

Schotia Tooth & Claw

  • Depart 13h30 · starts 15h00 · ends 21h00
  • About an hour away

An afternoon game drive at Schotia, dinner in the boma, and then a night drive on the way out. Long day, and worth it.

R 2 000Adults · R 1 000 under 5

Amakhala day safari

  • Depart 08h15 · meet 09h30 · lunch 13h30
  • About an hour away

Orientation on arrival, then three and a half hours of game driving across the Amakhala reserve, with lunch to follow.

R 1 870Adults · R 935 ages 6–12

Without leaving

On the estate

The Porcupine Trail

  • About 4.5 km
  • Starts at the hotel

Straight up from the hotel into the Zuurberg mountains, through country where fynbos and proteas take over. No transport needed — you simply walk out of the gate.

R 200Adults · R 100 children

Horse trails

  • Guided · suitable for children
  • Book at reception

Out across the open grassland with a guide leading. A gentle way to see the estate, and often a child's first time on a horse.

EnquireRates on request

Spa & wellness

  • Massages, facials, manicures, pedicures
  • Hydrotherapy available

The wellness centre is in the main building, a few steps from the lounge. Treatments are booked on arrival and priced at the desk.

EnquirePriced on arrival

Pool, tennis & birding

  • Included for house guests
  • 417 recorded bird species

A swimming pool and lawn looking out over the valley, a tennis court, a pool table, and a playground for children. The birding here is exceptional, and you need go no further than the garden to start.

IncludedFor house guests

Two hikers pausing on the trail to look out across a wide grassy valley
Five riders on horseback crossing open grassland hills in single file
A table laid with wine and flowers on the lawn beside the pool

Planning a stay

Tell us what you
want to see

Reception will put a plan together before you arrive, so the drives you want are held for the right mornings.