Addo's Dungbeetle River Lodge - Your Adventure Destination in Addo – More than just Accommodation
Addo’s Dungbeetle River Lodge is a four star Guest House located on the bank of the scenic Sundays River, 40 kilometers outside Port Elizabeth, and only 5 kilometers from the Colchester entrance of the world famous Addo Elephant National Park, the ideal entry point to visit this unique Game Reserve.
The Sundays River flows at the foot of the guest house, offering sweeping river views from the lodge’s decks and a perfect backdrop to an all-South African experience of big five game viewing, river activities such as safe swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing, river cruises etc.
Opposite the lodge is the famous Alexandria Dune Field, a hikers paradise of interesting facts, history, geology, flora and fauna and popular for sand sledding, sand boarding, dune hikes and beach walks.
Watch the sun go down over the river and dune fields from the beach at the river mouth.
Some of the finest game reserves in the Eastern Cape are within an easy distance, making it the ideal malaria free African Big Five destination.
Addo Guest House Accommodation
The guest house has 7 up-market, large, safari style en-suite bedrooms, subtly decorated to give you a classy colonial/Africa feel contrasting with the modern up-to-date bathrooms. Expect all the luxuries of a 4 Star graded establishment.
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The Dungbeetle Experience
Watch the sun go down over the river and dune fields from the beach at the river mouth a true adventure destination.
Addo Guest House Facilities
Both the owners are nature/game guides to Addo Elephant National Park, and in keeping with their love for nature, the lodge is run as eco-friendly facility.
Substantial farmhouse breakfasts, with fresh home baked breads, freshly made real fruit juice is served on our deck overlooking Sundays River.
- View over the River and the Dune Fields
- River Activities and Canoes from our Jetty
- Indoor Dining Room
- Indoor Dining Room
- Indoor Dining Room
- Bar Area
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Bar Area
- Court Yard
- Guest Lounge Area
- Game Drive Departure
Expect the unexpected at Dungbeetle River Lodge. Both the owners are nature/game guides to Addo Elephant National Park, and in keeping with their love for nature, the lodge is run as eco-friendly facility.
Our tour guides are Mike, Derek and Etta. They look forward to share their knowledge of what the Greater Addo Elephant National Park and surrounding areas offer visitors. With their input you are sure to experience a pleasant and unforgettable time, whether you are interested in a guided tour of the Addo Elephant National Park, or just on a self drive holiday in the Addo Elephant Park, Port Elizabeth and Garden Route Areas of South Africa.
The Sundays river and the Alexandria Dunefields offer guests a wide range of activities. Below are photos of some things to do. For full descriptions and on-line bookings please visit the Dungbeetle Tours website by clicking here.
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