Eastern Cape Game Lodges

Game Reserve Accommodation in Alexandria Area	BACK TO TOP

	Nduna Lodge Game Lodge in Alexandria, Western Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa The 15 luxurious rooms, named after the wildlife on the Reserve, are the epitome of elegant comfort and are styled with an array of fabrics, colours and textures oozing African Chic read more...

Game Reserve Accommodation in Amakhala Game Reserve Area	BACK TO TOP

	Quatermain's Camp Game Lodge in Amakhala Game Reserve, Western Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa This classic 1920's style expedition camp is modelled on the heyday of exploration, that golden era when adventure lay around every corner. Our intimate 6 bed camp offers you the opportunity to experience "Africa under canvas" read more...

Game Reserve Accommodation in Grahamstown Area	BACK TO TOP

	Lalibela Private Game Reserve Game Lodge in Grahamstown, Western Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa All three lodges are built to the same standard, each with its own unique appeal. Each en suite unit has a private observation deck to make the most of the surrounding views. All the lodges boast a large lounge, viewing deck and a sunny swimming ... read more...

	Sibuya Game Reserve Game Lodge in Grahamstown, Western Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa The delightfully scenic Kariega River estuary winds its way through wooded thickets and steep banks before opening out onto wide, grassy flats and sandbanks just upstream of the Indian Ocean mouth read more...

Game Reserve Accommodation in Jansenville Area	BACK TO TOP

	Koffylaagte Game Lodge Game Lodge in Jansenville, Western Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa Koffylaagte Game Lodge & Tented Camp, literally translated means “Coffee Hollow”, owes its name to its colourful history as the resting place of the early settler traders. read more...

Game Reserve Accommodation in Kenton-on-sea Area	BACK TO TOP

	Kariega Game Reserve Game Lodge in Kenton-on-sea, Western Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa Ukhozi Lodge accommodates 20 guests in ten superbly appointed luxury suites crafted from log, with panoramic views from private decks. The suites are decorated in an African style and allow you to blend natural beauty and splendour with all the ... read more...

Game Reserve Accommodation in Kirkwood Area	BACK TO TOP

	Intaba Game & Mountain Lodge Game Lodge in Kirkwood, Western Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa This luxury mountaintop guest lodge offers quality accommodation in a rugged environment. The thatched lodge has 4 en-suite bedrooms and a log cabin. Fully equipped for self-catering, one can enjoy cozy winter log fires in the Lapa or Lodge, or ... read more...

Game Reserve Accommodation in Maitlands Area	BACK TO TOP

	Thunzi Bush Lodge Game Lodge in Maitlands, Western Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa Combining an expression of natural design ideas gathered from years of travel in Africa by the owners Mark and Trenwyth Pledger resulted in the creation of a collection of charming natural wooden chalets merging luxury, supreme style, spaciousness read more...

Game Reserve Accommodation in Steytlerville Area	BACK TO TOP

	Haaspoort Bushcamp Game Lodge in Steytlerville, Western Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa Nestled in the mountains, Haaspoort Bushcamp Private Nature reserve captures the serenity and beauty of the Karoo. The Bushcamp is situated on a 2000-hectare malaria-free private nature reserve... read more...

Western Region

The Western Region of the Eastern Cape stretches from the Tsitsikamma National Park to Algoa Bay and in the North to the Karoo as far as Middleberg. The main city of the area is Port Elizabeth, capital of the Eastern Cape and often referred to as the Friendly City. Port Elizabeth is the largest coastal city between Durban and Cape Town and is the third largest port in South Africa. The city was the landing place of the 1820 settlers and there are many examples of fine Victorian architecture to be seen there. The city sits on what has become known as the Sunshine Coast, and is renowned for its long unbroken sandy beaches. Beach entertainment is second to none, and the city is a mecca for old and young alike.

At the extreme western end of the Western Region of the Eastern Cape along the coast lies the Tsitsikaama National Park. This park is in fact two parks, the Coastal Park and the Forest Park, both of which abound with natural beauty. The coastal park starts a few kilometers to the East of Plettenberg Bay and runs eastwards for some 75 kilometres to the mouth of the Groot River. It is bounded in the North by the cliffs and beaches and extending some 800 metres into the sea. There are several hiking trails along the coast and a unique Tsitsikaama Underwater Trail where the marine life is unbelievable. The Forest Park is a relatively small park of natural indigenous forest and can be found where the Storms River crosses beneath the N2 national road. This park is home to the Outeniqua Yellowwood, some of which exceed 50 metres in height. There are also many examples of stinkwood, ironwood and several species of tree fern.

Just to the North of Port Elizabeth is the Addo Elephant Park. Back in 1919 a Major Pretorius was employed to eliminate all elephants in this area and described the area as "a bit of all that is bad in central Africa that had been picked up and dropped in the Eastern Cape". The surviving elephants from this slaughter, about eleven beasts, fled to the impenetrable Harvey Bush. There are now more than one hundred elephants roaming this 8590 hectare park.

The coast of the Western Region of the Eastern Cape is dotted with friendly, warm holiday resorts. There is Jeffreys Bay and Paradise Beach, Kenton on Sea and Colchester, Sea Vista and the Storms River Mouth. All are hospitable small resorts offering miles of unspoilt beaches and some of the best surfing in the world. But inland there are some of the most interesting small towns. Graaf-Reinet is the oldest town of the Eastern Cape being established in 1786 and making it the fourth oldest town in the whole of South Africa. Graaf-Reinet is known as the Gem of the Karoo and is situated at the foot of the Sneeuberg Mountains surrounded by the Karoo Nature Reserve. Just a few kilometers from the town is the Valley of Desolation, a deep, steep sided canyon that cuts through the Sneeuberg mountains to reveal the distant plains of the Karoo and its distant koppies.

Further South and just to the North of Port Elizabeth lies the fifth oldest town in South Africa and second oldest of the Eastern Cape. Uitenhage has a long and colourful history and is often referred to as the Garden Town on account of its beautiful parks and gardens. The town is the centre of vehicle manufacturing for the Western Region of the Eastern Cape. The Old Station Museum was built in 1875 and was one of the oldest stations in South Africa. It was turned into a museum when a more modern station was built in another part of the town. The museum houses two vintage locomotives and several old coaches, and is well worth a visit.