Elephants Footprint Lodge

This cosy lapa-style lodge, nestled under the Addo Heights foothills, offers 12 luxury suites with semi-open plan bathrooms and our Special Feature: open air rock face showers, all under thatch.

Unwind on the deck next to our woodland style plunge pool; with a glass of wine chosen from our cellar. Full Continental /English breakfast included in our rate.

We are situated 1km off the N2, 30 km from Port Elizabeth & 2km from the Southern Gate (Camp Matyholweni) of the Addo Elephant National Park, close to the Alexandria Dunes, and the village of Colchester, close to the beach and the mouth of the charming Sundays River Valley.

Weather can change from hot in the day to cool in the evening - a warm jacket to be kept handy at all times.

Swimming costume and sunblock essential. Long trousers for evenings. Warm jacket for boat cruises in Autumn and Winter, sometimes in Mid Summer.

The East Cape weather is notoriously variable but the Sunshine Coast is so called as this area boasts the most sunshine hours in S.A.

The temperatures are very mild all year averaging 25 c in summer and 20 c in winter

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Reviews

"Close to Addo"

04 October 2017

"Spacious rooms, the host was very nice, I felt very welcomed, the bathroom is quite fancy with a huge bathtub and outdoor shower."
"Second Visit not as good"

26 February 2016

"Elephants Footprint Lodge is a comfortable small Lodge with easy access to Addo Elephant Park. This was my second visit, and although the rooms still remain clean and comfortable, I found that the quality of the food was not what it was a year ago. Room for improvement were that is concerned. I would definitely consider staying again, but should the food not improve it will be my last stay. The proximity to Addo is the big advantage."
"Fantastic Stay"

07 October 2015

"We had a lovely stay. Beautiful room and outside shower!Staff was very friendly. Honesty bar, which makes it great!Definitely would suggest you visit this place if you in the area."
"Nice and friendly lodge"

13 January 2013

"We, a group of 10 people, stayed only one night at the lodge but would have liked to stay longer. Nie and clean rooms and a very friendly service from the nice owners couple. Good value for money!"
"Pep group"

08 June 2009

"Very enjoyable, great host, will recommend"
"Absolutely divine"

14 May 2009

"It was out of this world. Geoff was so friendly - the food was prepared the way we liked it. The place was unbelievable."
"Location Location Location"

04 February 2009

"Very nicely situated for a visit to the Addo Park. Enjoyed our stay"
"Great!"

09 January 2009

"We visited the lodge for 2 days. Actually the first day we had the lodge to ourself because it was not that busy. Geoff was a great host, very good cooking skills and very helpful and friendly. The room was nice, the outside shower was cool! :)"
"Small paradise"

09 January 2009

"Geoff has created a small paradise in the relatively boring Colchester. The rooms are really nice, Geoff has paid great attention to detail. We enjoyed our stay tremendously.Susan and Knud"
"Small paradise"

09 January 2009

"Geoff has created a small paradise in the relatively boring Colchester. The rooms are really nice, Geoff has paid great attention to detail. We enjoyed our stay tremendously.Susan and Knud"
"Fantastic"

20 August 2008

"Above expectations, just fantastic, 5 star accommodation. Geoff is real nice guy - you would not get much more friendliness from someone else."
"Fantastic"

20 August 2008

"Above expectations, just fantastic, 5 star accommodation. Geoff is real nice guy - you would not get much more friendliness from someone else."
"Wonderful, "

09 June 2008

"We were so impressed with Geoff and his staff, this was the best establishment we have ever stayed in. We can fully recommend this place to anyone looking for accommodation in and around the Addo park. The food was great, the ambiance was great. 10/10. "
"Fantastic"

18 November 2007

"We really enjoyed the stay at the EFL. Geoff and team made us feel at home. And so nice and close to Addo. Very good room. We make recommendation to people who want to visit SA and the Addo park."
"Home from home"

02 October 2007

"An absolute unforgettable stay in such a wonderful, beautiful place. Geoff is such a friendly host making you feel welcome. It is home from home!! "
"Perfect holiday accomodation"

13 February 2007

"We stayed at the Elephants Footprint Lodge in January 2007 for 2 nights with our 2 little children. We felt very welcome and the team made our stay a fantastic experience. The rooms have a unique atmosphere and are spacious enough to accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. Specials needs and request are immediately dealt with by the team. The special kids menu was superb as was the normal menu. The Lodge is only a few minutes away from the new Addo South-Gate.Overall a great experience and to be highly recommended."
"Elephants Footprint Lodge, the perfect stay for your Addo experience"

15 January 2007

"We were warmly welcomed by Geoff at the Elephants Footprint Lodge and found a cosy, luxurious room with a surprising outdoor shower. Geoff proved to be an excellent cook and was most helpful with suggestions for trips. Overall, our 3-day stay at the Elephants Footprint Lodge was one of the best experiences during our trip to South Africa."
"Elephants Footprint Lodge, the perfect stay for your Addo experience"

15 January 2007

"We were warmly welcomed by Geoff at the Elephants Footprint Lodge and found a cosy, luxurious room with a surprising outdoor shower. Geoff proved to be an excellent cook and was most helpful with suggestions for trips. Overall, our 3-day stay at the Elephants Footprint Lodge was one of the best experiences during our trip to South Africa."
"WONDERFUL STAY"

26 September 2006

"Our one night stay at the Lodge was super. The accommodation is 5 star and Geoff a wonderful host. We will recommend the Elephants Footprint Lodge to all our friends."
"WONDERFUL STAY"

26 September 2006

"Our one night stay at the Lodge was super.The accommodation is 5 star and Geoff a wonderful host.We will recommend the Elephants Footprint Lodge to all our friends."