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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.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Darrell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hole experience was immense! Staff amazing Owners amazing Accommodation amazing Can’t comment on food as have eating and drinking conditions Overall just an amazing experience
  • Angenita
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Incredible people and Lodge. We were allowed to go on an elephant rescue with vets and helicopter what was a once in a lifetime experience. Everything was a 10+
  • Revital
    Israel 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 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 United States
    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.
  • Graham
    Australia Australia
    Lovely accomodation with wonderful views. Giraffe came up to the lodge in the late afternoon. The private game drive in the evening was excellent and very informative. We saw most of the different animals. The giraffe walking safari in the morning...
  • Rick
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Stayed 3 nights, with 4 game drives in 2 days. Truly awesome, each drive was fantastic, each one was different. Yanu is a fantastic guide, super nice, knowledgeable, relaxed, and each time giving us the best experience possible.
  • Damian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about this accommodation feels luxurious from the minute you arrive. We stayed in one of the tents which was really nice with all the facilities you’d expect in a normal room. The road noise from the highway is notable but didn’t affect...
  • Sabeth
    Austria Austria
    Everything was nice, especially the personal. A highlight was the giraffe walk.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Smaller and hence more intimate. Good range of animals Vehicles were very good for safari rides

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • British • Steakhouse • Local • European • Grill/BBQ • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Addo Elephant Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Dutch
  • Xhosa

House rules

Addo Elephant Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 19:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-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 Addo Elephant 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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.

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