Bed & Breakfast and Self-catering Cottages.

The Green Tree Guest Cottages welcome you to experience authentic South African farm hospitality in the Addo region of the magnificent Eastern Cape.

The Green Tree is centrally situated to visit the Addo Elephant park, Schotia Safari’s, Amakhala Game Reserve and more.

Situated on a working dairy farm, The Green Tree Guest Cottages are owned and managed by, Datie & Lezl van Niekerk, who will do their utmost to make your stay a most memorable one!


The Green Tree is proud to be a Finalist of the 2008 AA Tra...

Bed & Breakfast and Self-catering Cottages.

The Green Tree Guest Cottages welcome you to experience authentic South African farm hospitality in the Addo region of the magnificent Eastern Cape.

The Green Tree is centrally situated to visit the Addo Elephant park, Schotia Safari’s, Amakhala Game Reserve and more.

Situated on a working dairy farm, The Green Tree Guest Cottages are owned and managed by, Datie & Lezl van Niekerk, who will do their utmost to make your stay a most memorable one!


The Green Tree is proud to be a Finalist of the 2008 AA Travel Guides & American Express® Accommodation Awards.

If you are a discerning traveller looking for luxury bed and breakfast or self-catering accommodation in the Greater Addo Region of the Eastern Cape, you need to look no further!

We look forward to your stay with us at the Green Tree Guest Cottages.

All four the cottages are very spacious, air-conditioned, all with own entrance, private patios and barbeque facilities.

All the cottages are tastefully furnished with Cape cottage furniture and a hint of Africa to create a tasteful southern African interior, which gives a warm, homely, contemporary feel.

The Cottages at The Green Tree are follow:

1. The Porcupine Cottage / Double bed and two twin beds, Suitable for groups of 3 adults sharing or twin room, Cot, En-suite bathroom with large shower, toilet, bathrobes and basin, Kitchenette with microwave, mini stove, cutlery, Bar fridge with condiments, Tea & Coffee facilities, Air conditioner, cold & warm, Television/ M-Net, Hairdryer, Bed clock radio, Private Patio, Braai Facilities

2. The Springbuck Cottage / Double bed & bunk bed (suitable for 2 children), En-suite bathroom with large shower, toilet and basin, Fully equipped small kitchen, stove, cutlery, Air- conditioner cold and warm, Bar fridge with condiments, Tea & Coffee facilities , Television / M-Net, Hair dryer, Bed clock radio, Private Patio, Braai facilities

3. The Bushbuck Cottage / Double bed in room, En-suite bathroom with wet room (HUGE Shower), toilet and basin, Kitchenette with microwave, mini stove, cutlery, Air- conditioner cold and warm, Bar fridge with condiments, Tea & Coffee facilities, Television / M-Net, Hair dryer, Bed clock radio, Private Patio, Braai facilities

4. The Kudu Cottage / Double room (king size bed), En-suite bathroom with large shower, toilet and basin, Kitchenette with microwave,mini stove, cutlery, Air- conditioner cold and warm, Bar fridge with condiments, Tea & Coffee facilities, Television / M-Net, Hair dryer, Bed clock radio, Private Patio, Braai facilities.

Relaxing /Take full advantage of our South African weather and sunbath around our swimming pool on those warm summer days, or simply catch up on your reading (and napping!) time under the trees of our lush, peaceful garden.

Bird Watching / For the bird lover, there is also plenty of bird life around the farm or you can visit the Nukakamma Canoe trail (26 km), and do bird watching from a Canoe on the Sundays River, or take a walk along the beach at Colchester and see the beautiful moving sand dunes of the Eastern Cape

Hiking & Sight Seeing / Guests are welcome to walk around the farm, see the dairy, and look at the bird and animal life, kudu, bush pig, duiker and porky pine or some of the animals that can be seen. The Woody Cape Nature reserve and forest close to Alexandria (part of the Greater Addo) is also a gem to visit for the Nature Enthusiast.

Dining / Our Cottages can be booked on a Bed and breakfast or self-catering basis. Bed & breakfast guests have their breakfast on the private patio of their cottage. A scrumptious breakfast is served by Lezl at the Green Tree Cottages, and should you wish to leave early for the Addo Elephant Park, a breakfast basket can be supplied on request.

Light Dinner is by prior arrangement only, and booking 24 hours in advance is necessary to ensure that your meal is made of the freshest produce available. Dinner is served at your cottage.

Restaurants / Cosy restaurant at Colchester — very popular for their great steaks. Tea Garden at the Spar Shopping centre at Colchester, the Spar is also the best place to get what you need, should you require to self–cater. Nanaga farm stall for lunches and lovely home baked goodies.