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Elephants Footprint Lodge
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Rates From: Single R440. Sharing R475.
Location: Colchester
Category: Safari type Lodge - Guest House   (definitions)
Official Grading: 
Customer Rating:
99%

Guest Comments

100%
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.
Thierry d'Arifat, Mauritius
100%
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.
richard wyngaard, South Africa
95%
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.
Jan-Peter Hoogendam, Netherlands
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Themes

ThemeDescriptionRated
Food & Gastronomy Our restaurant, which serves evening meals, is well-known for its venison. We serve a selection of game ranging from Kudu, Springbok and ostrich and at times we source the very best Zebra, Wildebeest, Impala and Blesbok amongst others.

Description

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

Rates


Double Suites (6)Rates Include : B & B
Suite 2, 7, 10 and 11 .... have Queen sized beds with crisp white 100% cotton linen, comfortable well-upholstered wing-back chairs, a semi open-plan en-suite bathroom with oversized bath, fluffy white bath sheets, hand towels and face cloths, private toilet and OUR SPECIAL FEATURE: an outside private rock faced shower under thatch. Gowns and slippers, environmentally friendly toiletries (Shampoo, Shower gel, bubble bath and soaps), a fan, heater, clock/radio and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. These suites also have a double-up couch that can be converted into 2 single beds. Room 4, 8 .... have Queen sized beds with crisp white 100% cotton linen, comfortable well-upholstered wing-back chairs, a semi open-plan en-suite bathroom with oversized bath, fluffy white bath sheets, hand towels and face cloths, private toilet and an outside private rock faced shower under thatch. Gowns and slippers, environmentally friendly toiletries (Shampoo, Shower gel, bubble bath and soaps), a fan, heater, clock/radio and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided.
Low Season
(01 March 2008 to 30 September 2008)
Per Person Sharing - R475      Single - R720      
Hi Season
(01 October 2008 to 28 February 2009)
Per Person Sharing - R540      Single - R810      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsQueen, Sleeper Couch
  Bathroom FacilitiesEnsuite bath and separate shower, Outdoor Shower
  ViewsGarden, Pool
  OtherFan, Heater, Radio, Tea and Coffee Facilities, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer
Executive. (2)Rates Include : B & B
For that special occasion or just a little more luxury. Suite 3, 9 (Our luxury Suites) ….have King sized beds with crisp white 100% cotton linen and are beautifully decorated with a cozy sitting area with genuine leather couch and African decor, a semi open-plan en-suite bathroom with oversized bath, fluffy white bath sheets, hand towels and face cloths, private toilet and OUR SPECIAL FEATURE: an outside private rock faced shower under thatch. Gowns and slippers, environmentally friendly toiletries (Shampoo, Shower gel, bubble bath and soaps), a fan, heater, clock/radio and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided.
Low Season
(01 March 2008 to 30 September 2008)
Per Person Sharing - R600      Single - R825      
Hi Season
(01 October 2008 to 28 February 2009)
Per Person Sharing - R675      Single - R1,010      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsKing
  Bathroom FacilitiesEnsuite bath only, Outdoor Shower
  ViewsGarden, Pool
  OtherFan, Heater, Radio, Tea and Coffee Facilities, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer
Twin Suites (4)Rates Include : B & B
Suite 1, 6 and 12 .... have Twin beds with crisp white 100% cotton linen, comfortable seating, a semi open-plan en-suite bathroom with oversized bath, fluffy white bath sheets, hand towels and face cloths, private toilet and OUR SPECIAL FEATURE: an outside private rock faced shower under thatch. Gowns and slippers, environmentally friendly toiletries (Shampoo, Shower gel, bubble bath and soaps), a fan, heater, clock/radio and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. The suite also has a double-up couch that can be converted into 2 single beds. Suite 5 .... has Twin beds with crisp white 100% cotton linen, comfortable seating, a semi open-plan en-suite bathroom with oversized bath, fluffy white bath sheets, hand towels and face cloths, private toilet and Our Special Feature: an outside private rock faced shower under thatch. Gowns and slippers, environmentally friendly toiletries (Shampoo, Shower gel, bubble bath and soaps), a fan, heater, clock/radio and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided.
Low Season
(01 March 2008 to 30 September 2008)
Per Person Sharing - R475      Single - R440      
Hi Season
(01 October 2008 to 28 February 2009)
Per Person Sharing - R540      Single - R810      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsTwin, Sleeper Couch
  Bathroom FacilitiesEnsuite bath only, Outdoor Shower
  ViewsGarden, Pool
  OtherFan, Heater, Radio, Tea and Coffee Facilities, No Smoking in Rooms, Hair Dryer

* Please note: Rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking

Nearby Attractions and Landmarks

Schotia Safaris15.0 km
Dunefields Reserve30.0 km
Port Elizabeth30.0 km
Addo Elephant National Park, Southern Entrance2.0 km
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  Check Out : 11:00:00 AM

Facilities and Services

 Fax
 Photocopy Machine
 Internet Access
 Airport Shuttle Service
 Parking Available
 Laundry Service
 Garden
 Braai / Barbecue
 Bar on the Premises
 Swimming Pool
 Off Street Parking
 Fireplace on the Premises
 Communal Satelite TV

Facilities in Rooms/Units

 No Smoking in Rooms
 Fan in Rooms
 Tea and Coffee in Rooms
 Radios in Rooms
 Heater in Rooms

Activities Nearby

 Bird Watching
 Fishing
 Canoeing / Kayaking
 Jet-Skiing
 Walking
 Camping
 Hiking / Backpacking
 Sand Boarding
 Big 7

Environment

 Countryside
 Game Reserve
 River
 National Park
 Great Outdoors

Languages Spoken

 English
 Afrikaans

Conference

 Overhead Projector Available
 Whiteboard Available
 Television Available
 Conference Venue <25 People
 Notebook Projector Available

Grading

 4 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
 AA Superior