10 Top-Rated Lodges in Eastern Cape

Bukela Game Lodge Is A 5-Star Luxury Lodge In The 7 500 ha malaria-free Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape South Africa. Accommodation at this tranquil game lodge is provided in four suites and ten luxury safari tents, each individually styled in African simplicity while never compromising on luxury. This secluded safari destination is tucked away into indigenous trees and bushes at the top of a hidden valley and has the perfect setting for the intimate and romantic guest experiences for which we are renowned. Connected by a wooden walkway, our thatched suites offer a remarkable private wildlife-viewing experience. Savour a crisp glass of wine in your sun-soaked spa bath, opening onto trees alive with birdsong. Indulge in sumptuous high teas, private candlelit dinners or exciting fireside boma dinners under African stars. And as you fall asleep, hear the silence broken by the unmistakable sounds of elephant and buffalo making their stately progress through the unfenced camp.

Situated on a 14,000ha private concession within the Addo Elephant National Park, RiverBend is a mere 45 minute drive from Port Elizabeth. Home to an abundance of wildlife including elephant, lion, hyena, buffalo, black rhino and a variety of antelope and over 300 bird species, RiverBend is an ideal malaria-free safari addition to a Garden Route holiday. Children of all ages welcome. Pampering treatments are available at Plumbago Spa. Personalized game drives are led by enthusiastic and experienced guides, who will ensure you have a truly memorable safari experience.

Intle Game Lodge tranquil views of the Baviaanskloof mountain range and views of the Indian Ocean overlooking Jeffrey's Bay, is a beautiful piece of heaven 45 min from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and just before the famous surfing town Jeffrey's Bay and is also en-route to the famous Garden Route and Route 62 down to Cape Town. We have a restaurant & fully licensed bar on site as well activities such as game drives, bush picnics, clay pigeon shooting, mountain bike trails, hiking trails & more. There are many day trips that can be done from our lodge to discover the immediate area and our guests stay on average 3-4 days with us on the way down to Cape Town and then again 2 - 3 days on their return before flying out of Port Elizabeth. We are a luxury owner run lodge where even the most discerning guest will be satisfied. All inclusive packages can be arranged by contacting us directly.

Nestled at the foot of the Sneeuberg Mountain Range in South Africa, Mount Camdeboo is home to an impressive spectrum of wildlife such as white rhino, cape buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, mountain zebra, a host of antelope. If remote R&R is what you need, then the on-site spa and the constantly evolving menu of wholesome, locally inspired, refined cuisine, will do wonders for body and soul. Accommodation is in three beautifully restored, gracious gabled manors each with spacious gardens and swimming pools, and one with an additional secluded cottage. For those looking for something under canvas, two luxurious and privately located en-suite safari tents provide sweeping views over the reserve. This is a place of sweeping panoramas and undulating escarpments, extraordinary plant, animal diversity and a deeply rooted cultural heritage.

Addo African Home is a charming eco-friendly Lodge located in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, located only 10 minutes’ drive from the main gate of Addo Elephant National Park. The property offers accommodation set in traditional chalets called Rondavels and the original farmhouse has been converted into a Lodge. Addo African Home organise private game-drives to the Park hosted by a professional guide in an open-top vehicle, for full-day or half-day tours. There is a restaurant and cooking school onsite where international students serve traditional French & South-African food, using fresh products from the organic vegetable garden and local suppliers. The restaurant is open daily and BBQ facilities are also available for a traditional braai. Breakfast is served in the Lodge, where there is also a lounge for relaxation with television and lots of books, and the outdoor terrace provides a place to enjoy a drink. Rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, mosquito net, heater, safe, hairdryer, minibar fridge, bathrobes, slippers, organic toiletries, tea and coffee facilities. There is also a laundry service. The garden offers a natural swimming-pool with loungers. Essential groceries can be bought in the shop. There is an ATM onsite. Free wired internet is provided. Free private parking is available on site. Airport shuttle and transfers are available on request. Addo African Home follows a sustainable development policy and supports fair-trade tourism. This is the perfect gateway for families and adventurers to explore the beauty of nature and spend memorable moments.

Calm tranquility, healing nature! Bellevue Forest Reserve in South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape is a family-owned property comprising 2500 hectares of mountainous virgin forest with free-roaming wildlife within the Greater Addo area. Here, 165 bird species, buffalo, leopard, giraffe, eland, kudu, and other wildlife find refuge among some of the most scenic and wholesome landscapes to be found anywhere. We know you will too. A short drive from the renowned Addo Elephant National Park, guests are offered two significantly different experiences in the heart of nature – the gracious and elegant 4-star rated Elephant Lodge or the wildly romantic Stargazer Camp. The remarkably moderate climate and perfect orientation of the lodge ensures that cooling breezes keep the rooms airy, fresh, and comfortable even in the midst of summer. On hot days, a refreshing dip in our earth pool with its mineral-rich waters does wonders for the skin. Bellevue Forest reserve is more than a destination. We offer an immersive, connected experience – a discovery of the multi-faceted bounty of nature and a soul connection to the world around us. Our part of the Eastern Cape is water-scarce, and each raindrop is precious. Every care is taken to be as eco-friendly and water-wise as possible without sacrificing comfort, and to treat nature with extreme gentleness and respect. At Bellevue, we embrace ecologically friendly principles and responsible tourism for the benefit of our community, our country, and our future. We look forward to the opportunity of sharing this with you!

Discreetly positioned in the bush at the top end of an open valley in the reserve, each of the superlative en-suite, tented and thatched suites overlook a watering point with big sky views.Each suite has a secluded private viewing deck with intimate plunge pool. Within the spacious interior hot and cold air-conditioning, an atmospheric fireplace, large oval bath and romantic alfresco double showers make this the perfect bush retreat.

Hlosi Game Lodge Offers 4-Star Family-Friendly Safari Trips In The 7 500 ha Malaria-Free Amakhala Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Hlosi Game Lodge is a small 14-room game lodge in Addo, near the city of Port Elizabeth offering rich wildlife game-viewing and luxurious game lodge accommodation for the whole family. Our six suites and eight luxury tents lie along a gentle curve of a hill above a river plain and offer wide-open views from your private deck. The main lodge includes elegant lounge and dining areas, and a hard-to-leave bar overlooking the swimming pool and waterhole. Hlosi offers a unique, intimate safari trip with personal game viewing experiences. We're privileged to be able to share our love for conservation, food and life with you. Our four double suites, four luxury tents, four family tents and two 2-roomed family suites may also be booked exclusively as an intimate venue for small team-building events, conferences and weddings.

Shamwari Game Reserve - The Pride of the Eastern Cape!Bayethe Lodge offers the ultimate in Luxury Tented Accommodation.Bayethe is a splendid stone walled & thatch roofed Lodge with a large Deck Area overlooking a Waterhole. There is a double volume Lounge & Dining Area which spills out onto the Deck which is adjacent to the outside Boma for traditional fireside Dining under the stars. The 9 Luxury Tents are camouflaged under trees allowing for ample privacy & unsurpassed comforts. Each Tent is Air-Conditioned & heated & has an En-Suite Bathroom, Shower, private Plunge Pool & viewing Deck.The 3 Premier Tents at Bayethe Hills are the ultimate in tented luxury. These Tents offer the additional luxuries of a Fireplace, Satellite TV, Plunge Pool & Hammocks suspended out of the wooden Decks. Shamwari, meaning “my friend” in Shona, is the pinnacle of private game reserves and home to the coveted Big 5. Stretching 25,000 hectares over a malaria free landscape, it offers an award-winning nature experience and is one of the largest private conservation initiatives in Southern Africa.

Mantis Founders Lodge was the private residence of Adrian Gardiner, founder and visionary of Mantis Collection. The lodge is situated on a 400 hectare reserve adjacent to and with direct access to Shamwari Game Reserve, in the malaria free Eastern Cape of South Africa. Game drives are on the adjacent Big 5 Shamwari and guided walks on the Founders private 400 hectare reserve.