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Elephants Footprint Lodge

3.5 of 5
1 Riverside Drive | Riverside Park, Colchester, Port Elizabeth 6001, South Africa
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Elephants Footprint Lodge
Ranked #27 of 107 Port Elizabeth B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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Bloemfontein, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

What a fresh approach to customer service! the new owners (from France), Isabelle & Christoff are the perfects hosts - everything was ready as discussed when the booking was made, the rooms were perfect, loved the small detail and the food delicious!

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Kampen
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2011

The building looks like a luxurious game lodge, rahter than a guesthouse. The rooms are extremely spacious with a high "African type" ceiling, generously furnished with taste. The place is located on the edge of Addo Elephant National Park, almost next (2 km) to the south gate. There are no TV sets in the rooms, as the sound of the... More

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Greater Addo
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2011

It saddens me to read the previous review and sincerely hope the writer considers to remove it because, in my humble opinion, the review seems rather personal. Although I've never written a review about the many accommodations I visit; in this case I'll gladly make an exception. Why? If there is one Lodge that doesn't deserve a review like the... More

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2011
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We went to Elephant's Footprint on a recommendation and based on the reviews here. Not sure if we just caught them at an off time, but overall we were not impressed. bad game drive advice, little willingness to accommodate changes in plans, and pretty bad food seemed to be the order of the day. at around the same price, you're... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2010

This was one of the highlights of our honeymoon. Location is good for Addo south gate, which can then be followed by a private game drive. Massive rooms, with high ceilings and nice big baths. Geoff a great host and the communal areas are very comfy. Would have loved to stay another night!

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2010

We chose Elephants Footprint Lodge for the fact that it was close to the Addo Elephant National Park. We spent the morning in the park before heading for the lodge which could just as well have been a game reserve lodge. Thatch and wood with stone features and a beautiful garden. Our suite was huge with a king size bed... More

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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2010
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We didn't stay at the Elephants Footprint Lodge, but rather at the SANS Addo accomodations within the Addo Park. The night before our international flight our of South Africa, we realized we didn't have our flight time, and unfortunatley the SANS Addo accomodations are so isolated that there is no cell or internet connection. We drive into the darkness hoping... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2010

We have stayed here for two days and loved the beautiful lodge, and great rooms. It is nice to get out of the Addo elephant park and get into some luxury. We did a boat trip to the sanddunes, lovely. Friendly staff and good service.

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Groningen
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2010

What a great place this is! Upon arrival, we were greeted by host Geoff, a very nice guy. He settled us into our fabulous room and invited us for a drink right away. The rooms are amazing, with high ceilings, a superb queensize bed, big leather couch, bath tub and last but not least: an outside rock shower. What a... More

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basel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2009

Cant recommend this place highly enough. We couldnt believe our eyes when we arrived, the rooms are fantastic, amazing high ceilings, fanastic bath and cool outside shower, pure luxury! The owner Jeff is so friendly and organised a fantastic safari trip for us. It is a brilliant place to stay when visiting Addo elephant park.

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Additional Information about Elephants Footprint Lodge

1 Riverside Drive | Riverside Park, Colchester, Port Elizabeth 6001, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR5,983 - 7,717

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