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Dungbeetle River Lodge

 
 

Description

The guest house has 6 up-market large, safari style en suite bedrooms, with old world furnishings, subtly decorated to give you a classy colonial Africa feel, with all the luxuries expected of a 4 Star graded establishment. Your stay will include a very substantial farmhouse breakfast, with fresh home baked breads,  jams, cereals, yogurt, eggs, bacon, sausage, tomato and baked beans. Freshly made real fruit juice, coffee and tea. Served on our deck over looking Sundays River. (Supper at a local restaurant with good quality food at excellent prices, within walking distance, braai facilities are also available.) 

Dungbeetle River Lodge is your entry point to the world famous Addo Elephant National Park (3 ½ km to the new gate), and some of the finest game reserves in the Eastern Cape. The owners/managers are qualified game/nature guides, and offer guided tours into Addo Elephant National Park, to our guests.

Situated on the banks of the Sundays River, our magnificent decks have sweeping river views, a perfect backdrop to your big five game viewing. Classified as one of the cleanest rivers in the Eastern Cape, swimming is safe, canoes are offered to our guests, as is fishing tackle for the guest who wants an all round “river experience”. A ferry operates on the river, taking guests to the river mouth.

Opposite the lodge is the famous Alexandria dune fields : the longest widest coastal dunes in the southern hemisphere, full of history and interesting facts. Use the canoes to access these dunes. Guests always enjoy the dune hikes. Perhaps you want to know more about the history, geology, flora and fauna of these amazing dunes. For a nominal fee a boat can collect you at the lodge, drop you off at your starting point, and with a GPS. system and detailed instructions do a “self guided tour” to the river mouth, where you will again be picked up by boat and brought back to the lodge. (Choose your degree of difficulty). Minimum of 4 persons or be prepared to pay the minimum fee.

Use the lodge’s cycles or drive to where the Sundays River flows into Algoa Bay. Take a couple of drinks and watch the sun go down over the dune fields, or walk along this beautiful beach. The only people you may see are the occasional fishermen.

Let the Lodge owners assist you in organising your stay: Booking you onto game drives at private game reserves, elephant back safaris, sea cruises on Algoa Bay (perhaps see whales).

Check-In  12:00 AM   Check-Out 10:00 AM

Honeymoon Romance: Beautiful honey moon suite with private balcony over the Sundays River. River activities, hiking, cycling, sun bathing, visiting the Addo Elephant National Park.

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
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  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
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  • Minimum Stay:
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Check-in
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Afrika SuiteX 1
Includes: Breakfast
Superior suite with extra large double bed, guarded by hand carved elephant heads. His and hers shower in a beautiful crystal bathroom. Private toilet. A private deck over the river with loungers and table and chairs provide beautiful river views and a romantic evening under the stars.
Beds Double beds
Other Balcony/patio, Air-Conditioning
Views River
 
Afrika Suite
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Big Five doubleX 1
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The suite is exceptionally large, with an extra large double bed (can be converted to twin at request). A small lounge and antique desk adds to the comfort. A sleeper couch provides sleeping facility for under 8 year olds at special prices. Spacious bathroom en suite with corner bath and overhead shower.
Other Air-Conditioning
 
Big Five double
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Elephant RoomX 1
Includes: Breakfast
Two single beds can either be a large spacious double bed or twins at request. The theme of elephants and the understated African/colonial room adds to the comfort of this suite. En suite bathroom with corner bath and overhead shower.
Other Air-Conditioning
 
Elephant Room
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Fish Eagle Honeymoon suiteX 1
Includes: Breakfast
Superior suite, superior view. Lie in your 4 poster bed in this large suite and watch the sun coming up over the river. Your private balcony over the river provides for late night romantic conversations over a glass of wine. Open plan bathroom with overhead shower, walk in wardrobe and private toilet. Ultimate romantic destination!
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Lion RoomX 1
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This is, like the rest of the rooms in the lodge, large and spacious with a subtle lion theme/african/colonial decor. Two single rooms could be moved together for cosy company. Large en suite bathroom with corner bath and overhead shower.
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Lion Room
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Afrika Suite x 1

Includes: B & B

Superior suite with extra large double bed, guarded by hand carved elephant heads. His and hers shower in a beautiful crystal bathroom. Private toilet. A private deck over the river with loungers and table and chairs provide beautiful river views and a romantic evening under the stars.

Features available

Beds Double beds
Other Balcony/patio, Air-Conditioning
Views River

Big Five double x 1

Includes: B & B

The suite is exceptionally large, with an extra large double bed (can be converted to twin at request). A small lounge and antique desk adds to the comfort. A sleeper couch provides sleeping facility for under 8 year olds at special prices. Spacious bathroom en suite with corner bath and overhead shower.

Features available

Other Air-Conditioning

Elephant Room x 1

Includes: B & B

Two single beds can either be a large spacious double bed or twins at request. The theme of elephants and the understated African/colonial room adds to the comfort of this suite. En suite bathroom with corner bath and overhead shower.

Features available

Other Air-Conditioning

Fish Eagle Honeymoon suite x 1

Includes: B & B

Superior suite, superior view. Lie in your 4 poster bed in this large suite and watch the sun coming up over the river. Your private balcony over the river provides for late night romantic conversations over a glass of wine. Open plan bathroom with overhead shower, walk in wardrobe and private toilet. Ultimate romantic destination!

Features available

Other Air-Conditioning

Lion Room x 1

Includes: B & B

This is, like the rest of the rooms in the lodge, large and spacious with a subtle lion theme/african/colonial decor. Two single rooms could be moved together for cosy company. Large en suite bathroom with corner bath and overhead shower.

Features available

Other Air-Conditioning

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Fax
  • Internet Access
  • Airport Shuttle Service
  • Wheelchair Enabled
  • Parking Available
  • Laundry Service
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Library
  • Off Street Parking
  • No Pets Permitted
  • Communal Satellite TV
 

Dining

  • Breakfast Served
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • Fan in Rooms
  • Tea and Coffee in Rooms
  • Radios in Rooms
  • MNET in Rooms
  • Bar Fridges in Rooms
 

Environment

  • Beach
  • Countryside
  • Game Reserve
  • River
  • National Park
  • Great Outdoors
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Fishing
  • Fishing - Deep Sea
  • Fishing - Saltwater
  • Horse Riding
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Paddling - Kayaking
  • Rowing
  • Sailing - Dingies
  • Walking
  • Sand Boarding
  • Whale Watching
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
 

Dungbeetle River Lodge Map

Nearby Places

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

In and Around

Customer Reviews

Reviews 5 of 25
Great place
Bradley Sol, South Africa
19 December 2011
We stayed here for a romantic getaway. Could not have been nicer. Would definitely recommend the afternoon game drive. We will be back.
Great
Jane Pringle, South Africa
25 July 2011
Had a brilliant stay here last week. The owners were fantastic and made us feel very welcome. If you are travelling to Addo, it's a must-stay!
Excellent
Peter Murray, United Kingdom
17 November 2010
Was like staying with old friends. Excellent welcome, nothing too much trouble, excellent knowledge. Marvelous food. Wish we could have stayed longer. So enjoyed Eta and Derek's company.
Lovely setting
Andy Turner, United Kingdom
24 February 2010
Thanks to Derek and Etta for making us welcome. Both were excellent hosts in a lovely setting.
Dungbeetle river lodge
Christopher Deakin, Belgique
25 December 2009
Derek & Hetta are most wonderful host's They know everything about Addo park and help in any way they can. Breakfast is perfect

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Jane Pringle, South Africa - 25 July 2011
Afrika Room
Lion Suite
Big 5 Suite
Elephant Suite
Cool Down In The River
Canoeing
Sundays River
Fish Eagle Suite/Honeymoon Suite
Breakfast On The Deck
Elephants In Addo Elephant National Park
Dunes