Bushman Sands is a multi-faceted experience offering something for everyone. The 4-star hotel is a delightful blend of rich heritage & modern luxury. The Gary Player designed Golf Course is perfect for the keen golfer. There are thrilling adventure options & prospects of viewing Big Game. Those wanting relaxation, pampering & peace will find alternatives at the spa or at the poolside or even on a tranquil sunset boat cruise.

The 4-star Bushman Sands Hotel is a delightful blend of rich heritage and modern luxury. The Hotel comprises of 39 bedrooms around a pool area overlooking the Bushman Sands Golf Course. Original railway houses form the cornerstones of what are now three rows of en suite accommodation - comprising of a choice of standard rooms, luxury rooms and junior suites - each tastefully decorated with locally produced furniture and original art and linked to the main hotel building by walkways lit by Victorian lampposts

At the Bunkers Restaurant cuisine is traditionally South African with influences of Xhosa, English and Cape Malay. Hearty Breakfasts, a la carte lunches and evening dinners are served here, while a cigar and good single malt can be enjoyed in the library.

Rewarding for families and satisfying for visitors interested in the turbulent & fascinating history of the area, Bushman Sands has won wide acclaim as a forerunner of sustainable ecological and community tourism.

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Shamwari Game Reserve is situated in the verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, a pleasant drive from Cape Town, forming a natural extension to the famous Garden Route. Shamwari is about conserving a vanishing way of life. Steeped in Pioneer history, and dating back to the time when a multitude of game roamed wild and free, the reserve boasts five eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life. This is the ultimate African adventure and conservation effort coupled with responsible tourism.

Luxury accommodation is offered 6 different lodges on the reserve. Long Lee Manor, offerings a distinctive Colonial experience. Lovingly restored and expanded, this gracious Edwardian mansion offers refined elegance from a bygone era.

Bushmans River Lodge is a unique historical site with its 4 suites decorated in an artistic African theme. The lodge offers personal ranger service and has its own chef. There is a delightful plunge pool and a thatched gazebo overlooking the Bushmans River below.

Riverdene Lodge is a restored settler's lodge with 9 suites, all en-suite with air-conditioning, Satellite TV, telephone and small lounge area. The public areas consist of two elegantly furnished casual lounges and a glorious sunroom, a rim flow swimming pool with sun deck and poolside bar

The ethnically decorated Lobengula Lodge with its thatched roofs is tucked deep in the valley bushveld. It offers 12 guests a tranquil, luxurious and exclusive getaway as well as a wellness centre.

Bayethe Lodge is a 5-star, luxury lodge comprising of 9-tented suites. A magnificent bushveld-type lodge made of stonewalls and thatch, accommodates the lounge, dining room, an outdoor banquet boma, swimming pool and viewing deck overlooking the Buffalo River, a tributary to the great Bushmans River.

Eagles Crag is nestled in a valley and provides ultimate luxury for the most discerning of travelrs. Each of the nine superior rooms are designed to maximise the privacy of the guest in the most tranquil surroundings. The luxury spa offers a wide variety of personalised treatments. The Lodge houses the dining area, library, business centre, lounge & bar.

Shamwari's highly trained game rangers, with skilled service staff will ensure a memorable adventure, personalised to your needs

Bayethe Lodge Suites: Bayethe Lodge offers the ultimate in luxury, tented accommodation. Each of the 9 twin-bedded suites is nestled along the bed of the river, camouflaged under trees allowing ample privacy and unsurpassed comforts. Each tented suite is air-conditioned and heated and has an en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, private plunge pool and viewing deck.

Bushmansriver Lodge Suites: Luxury accommodation, twin beds, bathroom en-suite with shower & bath. Private accommodation with the reserve, Personal ranger service, Scenic beauty surrounds you, Animals on your doorstep, Swimming pool, African barbeque meals.

Eagles Cragg Suites: Spacious, individually decorated suites each with their own plunge pools on private decks overlooking temperate forest vegetation. Outside showers. Underfloor heating & airconditioning, wellness centre, wine cellar, open air dining, international direct dial.

Lobengula Lodge Chief Suite: Super luxury - Air-conditioning with ceiling fan, under floor heating, separate lounge, double bed, bath and shower.

Lobengula Lodge Suites: Spacious, indiviually decorated suites with private verandas overlooking African bushveld. Outside shower. Air-conditioning, under floor heating, International direct dial.

Long Lee Manor Luxury Rooms: All rooms have ceiling fans, or air-conditioning & underfloor heating, Satellite/T.V. in all rooms, International direct dial in all rooms.

Long Lee Manor Suites: 1 Twin bed & 1 Double bed, separate lounge, bath & shower en-suite. Private patio & garden.

Riverdene Lodge Suites: Twin beds, bathroom en suite with separate lounge & shower. Private patio.

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Recent Comments:

"The experience was marvellous with the game drives being the focal point of our stay. Our ranger, Darryn, was extremely knowledgeable and was persistent in ensuring we got the best possible chance to view as many of the animals as possible. The accommodation, quality of food and service were excellent. The bedrooms were luxurious. The staff couldn't do enough for you and were very attentive and efficient without being over elaborate. The food was very well prepared and varied. All in all an unbeatable experience."

"Apart from the two Land Rover breakdowns that we endured on our first game drive! (which the staff handled very well), the experience was fantastic. For someone without much time (we only stayed for one night) you get to see a lot of game in just two game drives, from the pride of lions, wild dogs, elephants, giraffes and antelope. We didn't get to see buffalo or the elusive Hippo (despite the great effort of our knowledgable and lovely guide). Would recommend the luxury tented camp for an authentic safari experience."

Enjoy a peace full breakaway at The Farm House, the main Homestead on the farm Wycombevale, situated 12km from the Nanaga turn-off towards Alexandria. The Farm House is centrally situated for guest wanting to visit the malaria free Game Reserves of the Eastern Cape, such as The Addo Elephant Park, Schotia safari’s, Amakhala Game Reserve, and lots more.

This is an ideal getaway for families, wanting to get away from it all, children can play around freely, help feed the chickens, play at the play ground and touch the two pet Sheep. The Farm House consists of two very spacious, lovely decorated rooms, each with en-suit bathrooms, own private entrance, TV, tea & coffee facilities, and bar fridge with condiments. They are also ideal for parents and children wanting their own room, or a party of 4 traveling together.

Come and enjoy time in the countryside, and let your host and hostess, Hilgard & Rianda van Niekerk treat you to a memorable experience.

Dining
Breakfast is served on the veranda at The Farm house, and suppers are available by prior arrangement.

ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS:
The Farm: Guests are welcome to walk around the farm, see the dairy, and look at the bird and animal life. Rianda & Hilgard can also take their guests for a night drive on the farm after supper to see the natural wildlife such as Bushbuck, Kudu, Duiker, porcupine and jackal. Should guest be interested, moutain bikes, hiking trails, or a guided drive is also available to view game and birds, at the family game farm, only 1 km from The Farm House. Bookings Essential.

Game Reserves: The Farm House is centrally situated, close to the Addo National Park, Schotia safari’s, Lalibela Game Reserve, Shamwari Game Reserve, Amakhala Game Reserve as well as the Dune Drives at Dune Fields Reserve, with the largest coastal dune fields in the Southern hemisphere.

Sunshine Coast: The Golden Beaches of the Sunshine Coast (Kenton on Sea, Bushmansriver, and Port Alfred) are also not more than 25 min drive away.

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Protea Hotel Addo, formerly Zuurberg Mountain Inn, is the latest addition to Protea Hotels in the Eastern Cape. Situated in the Addo Elephant Park, 72km by road from Port Elizabeth, this gracious 150-year old hotel is a peaceful and truly unique mountain top retreat.

Equipped to international standards, accommodation comprises 31 rooms (Zuurberg Village) and 5 suites (Zuurberg Manor), ensuring high levels of comfort, whilst a restaurant and bar offer gourmet food. A myriad of outdoor activities offer something for everyone, from a swimming pool to game drives. Families with children are welcome and we also offer a babysitting service.

Other facilities at Protea Hotel Addo include a chapel, conference venues for 60 - 120 GUESTS, undercover parking and car wash.

The Woodifields Bar and Lounge open from 11h00 until 22h00 and services the pool area, terrace and garden.

Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, 2 all-weather tennis courts, a bowling green, childrens playground, pool table, board games, horse and hiking trails. Sunrise and afternoon Game Drives in the Addo National Elephant Park are also available.

Other facilities include undercover parking and daily car wash.

Conference/banqueting facilities:
Two conference rooms are available - the Alexandra Room, with a dance floor and seating 120 GUESTS, is best suited for Gala Dinners and Banquets while the Coral Room, seating 60 delegates, is ideal for smaller functions, conferences and training seminars.

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Experience the beauty and diversity of a South African National Park (SANPark) camp.

Deep within the shadows of the dense valley bushveld of the Sundays River region of the Eastern Cape lies the Addo Elephant National Park and the Addo Elephant Park Rest Camp. Here, the evenings are punctuated by the strident howl of the black-backed jackal, and the francolin's call heralds each new dawn. Safe from relentless persecution in the past, the grey leviathans of the bush now roam in peace.

The original Elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven elephants remained in the area - today this finely tuned ecosystem is sanctuary to over 450 elephants, Cape buffalo, black rhino, a variety of antelope species, as well as the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo. But the Addo story has only just begun. Plans to expand the 164 000 ha Addo National Elephant Park into a 360 000 ha mega-park are moving forward at an exciting pace. This expansion is transforming Addo into the ultimate tourism destination. Some of its unique features already include:

Unrivalled natural diversity, with five of South Africa's seven major vegetation zones (biomes).
The Big 7 (Elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo, leopard, whales and great white sharks) in their natural habitat. Rich heritage of archaeological and historical sites. A wide variety of accommodation and activity options. In addition, plans include the proposed proclamation of a 120 000 ha (296 500 acre) marine reserve that includes islands that are home to the world's largest breeding populations of Cape gannets and second largest breeding population of African penguins.

The following facilities are available at the main rest camp:

A fuel station selling petrol and diesel is available between 07:00 and 17:00.

A shop selling curios, snacks and basic supplies is open between 08:00 and 18:00 (Please note: times vary according to season, please check with park staff).

An al-la-carte restaurant is available in the main camp and is open for all meals from 07:00 to 22:00. Bookings are advisable, especially for dinner. Telephone: +27 (0)42 233 1220.

A swimming pool is available for overnight visitors.

A picnic and braai area is available for day visitors.

The SASOL Red Bishop Bird Hide

The PPC Discovery Trail is accessible to all, including the visually and mobility-impaired.

There is a public telephone and a post box near the reception. Post is collected for delivery every week day morning at 09:00. A post office is situated in the town of Addo, approximately 15 km from the park.

Credit cards are accepted for payment of accommodation, activities (except for the Alexandria Hiking trail and the Zuurberg horse trails), shop purchases and restaurant meals.

A First National Bank with ATM is situated in the town of Addo, 15 km from the park. Other banking facilities are located in the town of Kirkwood, 35 km from the park and Port Elizabeth, 75 km from the park.

A la Carte restaurant and curio shop available.

New!! Underground wildlife viewing hide.

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Experience the beauty and diversity of a South African National Park (SANPark) camp.

The Narina Bushcamp Zuurburg camp is situated next to the Witriver in the Zuurberg Mountains approx. 25 km gravel road (40minutes driving) from the main restcamp. This is a tented camp with 4 tents, each have 2 single beds with bedding and towels. Open lapa/braai area, kitchen with gas stove, fridge, paraffin lamps, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils. One shower with hot and cold water from a paraffin cylinder geyser and one flush toilet

Because of no electricity the guests have to arrive at least 2 hrs before sunset, (no later than 18:00) they still have to carry their food and clothing to the camp, crossing a river and walking 400-500m through the forest. Please bring your own torch.

There are no shops or restaurants, this is solely for own cooking and for nature lovers.

The gate near to the bushcamp closes at 18:00 sharp. (this is the gate approx. 22 km from the Addo main entance)

You reach this camp by car but you can also go down the mountain on horseback. The horses can be booked through the Reception area at the Park on 042 233 0556. The rate for the horses is R100.00 per person per day. If you want to go on horseback departure time is no later than 11:00, this is from the top of the Zuurberg Mountain approx. 16 km gravel road from the main restcamp (25 min driving.)

4 tents – book as one unit

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Experience the beauty and diversity of a South African National Park (SANPark) camp.

Camp Matyholweni, is located near the coastal town of Colchester, off the N2 highway. The camp is accessible by car and is located approximately 45 minutes drive from Addo Main Camp.

Camp Matyholweni is situated in the new southern section of the Park, close to the beach and the Sundays River Mouth. This area does not have elephants yet, but there are plans to re-introduce elephants, buffalo, eland, red hartebeest and possibly black rhino from May 2007 onwards once the fencing has been completed. Animals that are found in this area are: kudu, bushbuck, bush pig and duiker.

Visitors have access to the main wildlife viewing area of the Park via the new access road through Camp Matyholweni, which links Addo Main Camp with Camp Matyholweni. Please note that the gate linking these two sections of the Park closes at 5.30pm and there is no access after this time. The distance from Camp Matyholweni to Addo Main Camp through the Park is 39km. Busses and caravans may not use the new access road and will have to drive directly to Addo Main Camp via public roads.

This camp has 12 accommodation units.

COTTAGES WITH BATHROOM AND KITCHENETTE – 9 units (2 FOR THE DISABLED)
This type of accommodation can only sleep two persons. Two single beds (together) with shower, toilet and hand basin. Kitchenette with bar-fridge, 2-plate stove, microwave oven, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils. Fan only.

FAMILY COTTAGES WITH BATHROOM AND KITCHENETTE – 3 units
This type of accommodation can sleep two adults and one child. Two single beds (together) and one single sleeper couch, (open area, no separate bedroom). Bathroom with shower, toilet and hand basin. Kitchenette with bar-fridge, 2-plate stove, microwave oven, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils. Fan only.

The nearby town, Colchester, has a fuel station, supply shops, restaurant and ATM machines.

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Situated on a hill overlooking the Sundays River Valley, Kududu Guest House has panoramic 360° views across farmlands and extensive Eastern Cape bush. Its position allows for complete isolation from intrusive sounds. One of our guests recently said: “I woke up this morning and thought perhaps I had been asleep for a week – such peace and quiet.”

"Kududu is made exceptional by its feeling of remoteness, while being close to a host of amenities"

Kududu Guest House is proudly owned and managed by Peter and Cathy Howard. Our farm is a working Lucerne and stock farm. Visitors are warmly invited to view the bustle of activities as Lucerne is baled or planted, Nguni cattle are dipped or herded, or our Dorper and Damara sheep are tended to.

Our three en-suite guestrooms are situated around a tranquil indoor garden. Each room is equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, DSTV, and air-conditioners. Crisp percale linen is used on all our beds and personal toiletries are provided.

A hearty farm-house breakfast is served daily between 8am and 10am. Enjoy magical views as you sip your early morning coffee overlooking our magnificent valley.

Relax on the veranda after breakfast with a good novel or take yourself off on one of our marked trails, accompanied by our well trained labrador, Robbie!

Spend the rest of the day around the pool or strolling through our peaceful garden. Alternatively visit one of the many attractions nearby or let us arrange your tours and bookings for you.

Return to Kududu for sundowners, in time to watch one of the most spectacular sunsets you will ever have the pleasure of seeing. Perhaps you would like to take an evening stroll up to the dam and quietly wait for the Kudu’s to come for their evening drink.

Dinner is served at 7.30pm on request. Enjoy delicious South African fare while you chat with your fellow-guests about the highlights of your day. Retire to the veranda for a view of the amazing star sky, and then just breathe and relax.

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If you like the idea of mingling with hephalumps then look no further!

Pack your bags and head for this haven to a herd of 450 elephants in the Sundays River region. Watch their little ones getting up to mischief in the mud at waterholes. These elephants are mellow, having been protected for more than 75 years and form one of the densest elephant populations around the globe. From your vehicle you can easily gaze into their big brown eyes and be amazed at the dexterity of its trunk endowed with 100 000 muscles.

Black rhino and Cape buffalo also browse in the dense valley bushveld. At night the pachyderms come out to play at the waterhole right near the chalets. They can be particularly entertaining with lots of stomping, snorting, scent marking and dust swirling.

The park has recently been extended and now encompasses the southern hemisphere’s largest expanding dune field, the Alexandria Forest and the world’s largest gannet breeding colony on Bird Island and numerous breeding penguins on St Croix Island.

It’s biggest brag? It hosts the Big Seven! That includes the Big Five with the great white shark and southern right whale thrown in – not that you can spot them from your car!

Besides these leviathans, keep your eyes open for the charming little meerkats or the unique flightless dung beetle.

Check out SAN PARKS Accommodation in Addo Elephant National Park

This luxury safari includes whale watching and shark cage-diving in the world off of South Africa’s Western Cape. In this version of South Africa’s Garden Route the journey begins in Port Elizabeth, and heads to the Addo Elephant National Park and Gorah Elephant Camp, Plettenberg Bay with a stay at Tsala Treetop Lodge, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve staying at the Garden Lodge or the new Forest Lodge.

Priced from $4,565 to $6,465 per person double depending on season, the package includes all accommodation with full board dining daily at Gorah Elephant Camp and Grootbos, with breakfast daily at Tsala, all road transfers, services of naturalist guides for all game-viewing, other sightseeing and activities. The land-only package is designed to combine easily with other Cox & Kings products such as the “Cape Town Sojourn” or the “Rovos Rail Luxury Train Journey.”

Cox and King is a United States based tour company.

EXPERIENCE THE ROMANCE OF AFRICA Among the foothills of the Zuurberg Mountain Range, adjacent to Addo Elephant Park, Shamwari Game Reserve and Schotia Safaris, you will find Addo Olifantskop (Elephant's Head) Lodge, tastefully blending the beauty of the Tootabi Valley with warm hospitality.

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Addo is situated in the heart of the beautiful Sundays River Valley 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth. Addo is famous for its Citrus Industry. Addo Valley Retreat is only 9.2Kms from the World Famous Addo Elephant Park.

Addo Elephant Park now features and boasts to be the only Big 7 Nature Park in South Africa. This Park has over 380 Elephants, Lions, and numerous other wildlife too much to mention. Close by we have the Addo Crocodile and Lion park as well.

The Farm was established in 2001. At the time it was just bush. The house, Entertainment, Dining Area, Rooms and Bathrooms are built out of Wood. Very Rustic and Ethnic.

Addo Valley Retreat has 3 types of Accommodation:

• Bedroom with En-suite B&B and heater.
• Children under 12 Half price.
• Accommodation Only.

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Belmont offers you a warm and relaxing atmosphere on a working citrus farm in the beautiful and famous Sundays River Valley near the Addo Elephant Park. A gracious farm style home consisting of three lovely bedrooms, spacious lounge, dinning room and a large swimming pool. Enjoy the views of the garden, orchards and dam while relaxing on the verandah with a sundowner.

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In house guests are spoiled to a culinary experience in our restaurant, voted one of the top 30 in South Africa. Our in-house guide can tailor make your game drive experiences. Great winter specials.

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Situated in the citrus growing region of Halstead. Our rooms all have en-suite bathrooms with a bath & shower, tea and coffee facilities, heaters and fans. A mere 10 minutes from Halstead is the entrance to the Addo Elephant National Park. Our guests have many game viewing options.

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