Elephants Footprint Lodge offers excellent accommodation and is situated 2km from the Greater Addo Elephant National Park’s southern gate. This makes it the gateway to the Route of the Giants and the ideal getaway for a unique and unforgettable holiday.Our 4 stars Lodge offers 12 luxury Suites under Thatch facing onto our large round garden, our terrace, and Splash pool fed by the fountain.The lodge is easily accessible and is situated only at 1 km off the N2. With us you are not far from civilization while being only 2km from the southern gate of Addo Elephant Park, the third largest wild life reservation in South Africa. Read More
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btotto702595
Unique Hotel in prime position.
Well designed rooms surrounding a cool, calm outside sitting area. Wide choice for breakfast with tasty 3 course evening meal added as extra. Friendly, helpful staff, well stocked honesty bar and...
Paradise22504248928
Our stay in the Elephant Footprint Lodge
We came for the 4th time to this Lodge and we enjoyed it as much as always! The people are nice, the food is fantastic and the location is perfect so close to the entrance of the park!!
