Elephants Footprint Lodge offers excellent accommodation and is situated 2km from the Greater Addo Elephant National Park’s southern gate. This makes it the gateway to the Route of the Giants and the ideal getaway for a unique and unforgettable holiday.Our 4 stars Lodge offers 12 luxury Suites under Thatch facing onto our large round garden, our terrace, and Splash pool fed by the fountain.The lodge is easily accessible and is situated only at 1 km off the N2. With us you are not far from civilization while being only 2km from the southern gate of Addo Elephant Park, the third largest wild life reservation in South Africa.
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435 Reviews
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lruppel
Gateway to te Elephants
Located just outside the gates of Ado Elephant Park. Very nice rooms and also a good breakfast.The dinner was not so our style. The staff very attentive and super friendly. The pool is more of an...
Sightseer276238
Highly recommended.
Friendly welcome on arrival. Great spacious room with an outdoor shower as a highlight. Ample pillow blankets and towels available, comfortable bed with class mattress. Typical dishes, vegetarian on...
btotto702595
Unique Hotel in prime position.
Well designed rooms surrounding a cool, calm outside sitting area. Wide choice for breakfast with tasty 3 course evening meal added as extra. Friendly, helpful staff, well stocked honesty bar and...
