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Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve, only 35km from the popular coastal city of East London, offers visitors a one-of-a-kind experience of game viewing and true South African hospitality. Home to elephant, lion, buffalo, giraffe, numerous antelope and bird species, Mpongo Private Game Reserve offers a unique blend of luxury and wildlife experiences on more than 3500 ha of conservation land. Enjoy open vehicle game drives & guided walks by experienced game rangers, including sunset & night drives. With its rolling hills and luscious surroundings, it caters to the heart of even the keenest eco-tourist. Huberta Lodge : 5 Standard Rooms | 1 Deluxe Room Indlovu Lodge : Communal Lounge, Dining Room, Outdoor Pool 18 Standard Rooms | 1 Superior Room | 2 Dormitories River Lodge : Communal Lounge, Fireplace, Lapa, Pool 10 Deluxe rooms 1 Suite | 3 x 2 Bedroom Chalets Umthombe Bush Villa : Communal Lounge With Fireplace, Pool 3 King Rooms | 2 Twin Rooms Property facilities

The Fourteenth Green Boutique Guest Lodge was established in 2005 and has since maintained its reputation as a prestigious and upmarket boutique guest lodge. The lodge combines tranquillity and simplicity and offers guests a relaxing and enjoyable stay. It is situated on the East London Golf Course and directly overlooks the beautifully manicured fairways and greens of one of South Africa’s top rated golf courses and home to the African Open Golf Challenge. Since its establishment the Fourteenth Green Guest Lodge has provided sought after superior accommodation to both international and national guests for the purposes of corporate, golf and/or leisure travel. We have also had the honour of welcoming numerous prominent and prestigious guests to our establishment, These include presidents, ambassadors, leaders of political parties, leading businesspersons, philanthropists, adventurers and internationally renowned sportspeople. In 2011 the Fourteenth Guest Lodge received the Adventure Province Eastern Cape 2nd Annual Tourism and Conservation Award of Excellence for the best BnB/Guesthouse. It has proudly continued to uphold this level of excellence.

Inkwenkwezi is situated in the malaria free Eastern Cape of South Africa. The reserve is situated within an area of one hundred square kilometres encompassing five different biomes (vegetation types) which offer varied game viewing. It is one of the few reserves with a tidal estuary. The reserve has the big five and a variety of antelope as well as giraffe, zebra & other predators. The reserve is five minutes from magnificent beaches and a 40 minute drive from a national airport. Driving to Inkwenkwezi is a pleasure as the roads are tarred right to the entrance ACCOMMODATION BUSH CAMP The Bush Camp offers accommodation for twelve guests in six en-suite safari tents. All tents have electric lights, twin beds with Cloud 9 mattresses, slatted headboards, bedside tables and bedside lamps, bedside mats, telephones, chest of drawers. The en-suite bathrooms feature a shower, (hot and cold water) which is crafted to resemble a cave and blends with the natural rock and bush of this area. From its hilltop site the camp overlooks a valley & each safari tent is positioned on a raised timber deck offering you your own private game viewing. On the elevated timber deck guest are able to relax on two easy chairs with a coffee table. VALLEY CAMP The Valley Camp offers twelve guests accommodation in six custom designed luxury tents with the emphasis on spaciousness and quality. The tents are positioned on individual timber decks and situated in a valley nestling amongst indigenous trees. The bathrooms are fitted with both a slipper bath and a four sided glass shower (hot and cold water) a vanity slab(drawers underneath) with a hand basin as well as a hanging area for clothing. All finishes are of a high quality. Tents are furnished with twin three quarter beds (one tent has a queen size bed) all with cloud 9 mattresses and Percale linen. Headboards are trimmed with brass and have bedside tables and lamps as well as a matching dresser, 2 leather easy chairs and a butlers tray. A bar fridge stocked with a variety of South African wine and malt as well as soft drinks. The partially covered outside deck is large and has 2 easy chairs with a coffee table. Guests at both the Valley Camp and the Bush Camp have tea and coffee making facilities with a variety of different teas. All tents have 3 roofs, the inside roof has ventilation flaps to control the temperature, the second roof is the water proofing and the outside roof is used for shade and helps moderate the temperature. All tents have insect mesh on all openings.

Gulu Private Resort is a unique resort on the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape. This coastal area includes rivers and lakes, beautiful lagoons, tropical forests and plenty of quaint seaside villages. An exquisite coast line that will bring you back there repeatedly once you have experienced it. Gulu Private Resort is located 12km from the East London Airport, making it a perfect stay over when your flight gets in late or you need to be there early the next morning. Located close to the East London Racetrack. All meals are homey and cooked with love. We also specialize in weddings and have 2 qualified Event and Wedding Co-ordinaters on site that will help you plan your special day. Gulu Private Resort offers a private conference room that can accommodate about 80 delegates. We are a family owned resort with a big love for all animals and would like to share nature at its best with you.

The Fourteenth Green Boutique Guest Lodge was established in 2005 and has since maintained its reputation as a prestigious and upmarket boutique guest lodge. The lodge combines tranquillity and simplicity and offers guests a relaxing and enjoyable stay. It is situated on the East London Golf Course and directly overlooks the beautifully manicured fairways and greens of one of South Africa’s top rated golf courses and home to the African Open Golf Challenge. Since its establishment the Fourteenth Green Guest Lodge has provided sought after superior accommodation to both international and national guests for the purposes of corporate, golf and/or leisure travel. We have also had the honour of welcoming numerous prominent and prestigious guests to our establishment, These include presidents, ambassadors, leaders of political parties, leading businesspersons, philanthropists, adventurers and internationally renowned sportspeople. In 2011 the Fourteenth Guest Lodge received the Adventure Province Eastern Cape 2nd Annual Tourism and Conservation Award of Excellence for the best BnB/Guesthouse. It has proudly continued to uphold this level of excellence.