The Elephant House

Addo, Garden Route, South Africa

Location
The Elephant House on the edge of Addo Elephant Park, is only 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth Airport, in South Africa.

By Air:
Port Elizabeth (70km) is the closest airport - internal flights only. For international flights use Johannesburg or Cape Town International and then take a connecting internal flight.

From the Airport
From Port Elizabeth it is an hour’s drive north along reasonable roads. Transfers from Port Elizabeth can be arranged by taxi or even by helicopter should you feel like indulging yourselves. If this is part of a Garden Route tour, make it the first stop on flying into Port Elizabeth (or the last before leaving from there).

By Car:
For car hire we recommend Holiday Autos, which offers competitive prices and discounts for internet bookings.


Detailed directions will be provided when booking is confirmed.

More on getting to South Africa and getting around.

Airports:

  • Port Elizabeth 70.0km PLZ
  • Cape Town International 675.0km CPT

Other:

  • beach: 70.0 km
  • shop: 5.0 km
  • restaurant: 40.0 km
Save to favouritesPrintMailThe Elephant HouseHow did the elephant get his trunk? Well, my dear, it’s a long story, but if you spend a night at The Elephant House deep in the South African savannah, then you might find the answer in an envelope on your pillow. And, next day, you can see a real elephant and judge for yourself… The Elephant House is a country lodge which reveals its charm slowly. At first sight, it’s nothing more than a thatched building behind ochre walls, just off the dusty road to Addo Elephant National Park. Step inside and you will discover 2 unexpected grassy courtyards and a couple of swimming pools. Open your bedroom door and the elegant, air-conditioned spaciousness is a welcome relief. Come nightfall and the place is transformed into a magical outdoor banquet hall, with lamplit tables set beneath fiery orange-blue skies, and smiling staff to ply you with food and wine. Finally, as you lift the mosquito net to hop into bed, a bedtime story left on your pillow with a chocolate seals a perfect evening.

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