Happy Jackal Guest House

The Happy Jackal offers a choice of self-catering units or B&B. The double en-suite rooms (B&B), enjoy stunning river views. These are either ground-floor rooms with private entrances and garden patios, or impressively large and comfortable thatched upstairs rooms, each with an outside covered deck. All rooms enjoy upmarket facilities.
There are 3 self-catering units: small (2 or 3 people): medium (4 people) and large (6+people). These units are adjacent to the swimming pool and within the Happy Jackal grounds.
Although breakfast is not included in the self-catering rates, it can be ordered at an additional cost.
Breakfasts cater to all tastes and include both a full English and Health breakfast. Home-made jams, freshly baked bread and seasonal fruit from the garden are to be found on your table every morning. The dining room overlooks the river and its banks where Kudu are often to be seen grazing.
The Happy Jackal has a NO-SMOKING policy indoors.
Big Five game-viewing on our doorstep makes the Happy Jackal in Colchester the perfect choice of luxurious accommodation. Visit the Addo Elephant Park, only 2 mins away, in our open game-viewing Landrover with a qualified game-ranger.
This river lodge lies on the banks of the beautiful Sundays River, is signposted on the N2 and is in the best location for game, coastal or river activities. It is only 30 minutes from Port Elizabeth airport and 15 minutes from Coega Harbour.
Your hosts will plan and book your game drives, safaris and boat trips, offering guidance and suggestions to ensure your stay is a memorable one.

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Reviews

"Friendly welcome,great suggestions for activities,good breakfast"

18 November 2019

"good location for a variety of activities"
"The quiet and relaxed athmosphere"

21 December 2018

"Friendly and warm service. Real customer service!Special breakfast and home made bread and jam."
"Verry comfortabel and the Pool was wonderful clear and warm."

24 January 2017

"Super, friendly, personal.<br/><br/>Very comfortable and the pool was wonderfully clear and warm."
"Elephan retreat"

12 November 2014

"Liz gave us a very warm welcome like we were old friends. Our room was spacious, light and fresh and the setting is beautiful, peaceful with a lovely swimming pool that we swam in and relaxed around. Breakfast was like no other we've had with an introduction to other guests, greeted with homemade bread by Peter and jams by Liz. A perfect strqrt to our day in Addo National Park which is literally around the corner. The perfect location to relax in with a view of the river after a long day in the park. Will definitely be back on my next visit."
"Happy Jackal Guest House"

19 August 2013

"The hosts, Peter and Liz, gave us a very warm welcome and their friendliness and hospitality was heartwarming. The room (especially the bed) was comfortable, clean and tastefully decorated, with a lovely view of the river. The food was delicious, not to mention the freshly baked bread by Peter! They also kindly took my husband's diabetes into account when serving our breakfast. We would not hesitate to go back there for another break."
"Summer 2012"

20 August 2012

"Fantastic. Rooms amaazing food fantastic esp home made sausages. pity the weather wasnt better. Liz and Allen made us feel home from home - told us about many places to visit. Best was Grunters - best steak in SA ! Definitely would return for longer."
"Enjoyable"

10 July 2012

"It was an enjoyable and pleasent outing, we've enjoyed ourself so much. Will recomend the place to anyone looking for quiet and peacefull outing and will surely visit again."
"Happy guest"

02 May 2012

"We enjoyed our stay, this is the definitive place to stay for anyone who wants to enjoy Addo. Friendly host, excelent breakfast!"
"Review"

27 April 2012

"Nice place, very peaceful and quiet, Peter is very friendly and makes awesome bread for breakfast. Highly recommended and will be back."
"The perfect stay"

31 December 2011

"This is a very lovely house with very large, beautifully furnished rooms with balconies and views of the river and the dunes. Liz and Peter are wonderful hosts and Liz is a very good cook! We appreciated their advice on the private game drive in Addo. Breakfast was very good with freshly baked bread every morning. Perfect place to stay and to return to. We highly recommend this beautiful house."
"The perfect stay"

17 September 2010

"Lovely house, with very large, beautiful furnished rooms with balcony and view on the river and the dunes. Liz and Peter are wonderful hosts and Liz is a very good cook. We appreciated their advice to make a private game drive in Addo N.P. Breakfast was very good with freshly baked bread every morning. Perfect place to stay and to return to. We highly suggest this beautiful house."
"Close to Addo"

29 April 2010

"Beautiful setting and it suited us because it was close to the Addo Elephant Park."
"Fantastic setting"

13 January 2010

"Lovely house, excellent breakfast and very helpful owners"
"Fantastic setting"

13 January 2010

"Lovely house, excellent breakfast and very helpful owners "
"Pep group"

08 June 2009

"Very comfortable, great hosts, recommendable, great supper"
"Pep group"

08 June 2009

"Very comfortable, great hosts, recommendable, great supper"
"Warm welcome"

05 April 2009

"Very good place to stay for Addo and Scochia (half day each is perfect). The Happy Jackal has enormous rooms with good views although the town was not good for places to eat. "
"Perfect B&B"

16 December 2008

"Peter and Liz have the perfect recipe for the perfect bed and breakfast stay! 5 star hospitality and accommodation. Incredible bird life, sunsets over the river, homemade bread and meals prepared with fresh ingredients, much from their own garden. When last have I had figs in my fruit salad!!! Our only regret is that we did not book in for an additional third night - next time!Charmaine and Colin BaileyEast London"
"Very good."

13 November 2008

"Very good. We even got help to wash our car after a few days in Addo."
"The room was exceptional!"

20 November 2007

"Every facet of Happy Jackal exceeded our expectations. This is a lovely establishment with a personal touch. The daily breakfast is prepared individually with care and great taste. This is a highly recommendable venue, in fact the best on our trip. Thanks for a great stay."
"Excellent."

06 November 2007

"I would highly recommend this accommodation."