Elephants Footprint Lodge
1 Riverside Drive, Riverside Park
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The staff were helpful”
“The host helped us with parking our large bakkie-type car in a special place”
“Location was great for Addo Elephant Park”
“The Location and the excellence Food”
“The bed and room”
“Really nice rooms with big celings and nice outdoor shower”
“Quirky, super clean ,well managed establishment”
“The room was nice and clean”
“It has beautiful premises and very good breakfast and dinner”
“Breakfast was definitely a lot better than i expected and the little blueberry m…”
Overview
Featuring outdoor, rock waterfall showers, all Elephants Footprint Lodge rooms overlook the pool and garden. Customised safaris can be arranged to Addo Elephant Park, 3 km away and home to rhino, buffalo, lions and leopards. The spacious, African-style rooms include a partly-enclosed bathroom with large bath and environmentally-friendly toiletries. Cotton linen, a seating area and tea/coffee facilities are also provided. The Elephants Footprint restaurant serves a continental or full English breakfast. The á la carte lunch menu offers fish and game specialities and is occasionally buffet-style. Dinner is available on request with prior arrangement. Private dining is possible in the wine cellar. The lodge can organise river, sea and dune trips. Darts is available in the bar and badminton is available on request. Set 1.5 km from Colchester and the N2 road, Elephants Footprint is a 10-minute drive from the beach by the Sundays River mouth. Port Elizabeth Airport is 45 km away and there is free parking on site.
Traveller reviews
Judge Igna Stretch
solo_traveller
June 8, 2026
Everything.
Alison
solo_traveller
May 9, 2026
“SA Travels”
Location was great for Addo Elephant Park. The staff were helpful. Food was delicious.
Eric
extended_group
May 1, 2026
“Very enjoyable and comfortable stay, nice people”
Close to Addo and Schotia
Hermann
extended_group
March 23, 2026
The host helped us with parking our large bakkie-type car in a special place.
Florian Jörg Robert
couple
March 12, 2026
Very kind stuff. Beautiful Lodge and restaurant.
Nicholas
couple
March 9, 2026
“Great stay , great food, great staff , duty manager highly visible and present , a quality of service throughout .”
Quirky, super clean ,well managed establishment . No complaints whatsoever , very close to Addo South Gate so ideal for our itinerary.
Florian
couple
February 25, 2026
“Beautiful Stay”
The Location and the excellence Food
Hein
family_with_children
February 21, 2026
“Nice African place”
The bed and room
Nicole
couple
February 15, 2026
“Perfect for visiting the Addo Park”
This lodge is very near by the south entrance of the Addo Elephant Park. It has beautiful premises and very good breakfast and dinner. The shower ist outside which was fun. The only thing missing is an aircondition as the nights were very hot.
Ginsusanti
family_with_children
February 10, 2026
“Very disappointed!!!”
The chef and the chef team!
Lisa
family_with_children
February 5, 2026
“Friendly and cute lodge”
Really nice rooms with big celings and nice outdoor shower. The staff was extremely friendly and accomodating. Tge dinner was delicious! We were just on the way, but the location should be also quite ideal for the Addo park.
Paul
solo_traveller
January 29, 2026
The staff were just wonderful, good attention to detail and always happy. We want to return.
Tanya
extended_group
January 13, 2026
“Will definitely go back.”
Bed was super comfortable. Pillows nice and soft - divine outside shower. Breakfast was definitely a lot better than i expected and the little blueberry muffins were great - (I think I had 4 of these!)
Catharina
extended_group
January 11, 2026
“The best from the best!! We'll stay at no other place again when we go to the Addo. Thank you!”
The manager and staff is the best from the best!! Thank you for all your personal attention! We could see you work from your heart, thank you so much! We felt very welcome!! When we visit Addo in the future, that is the place where we will stay!!
Morley
couple
January 8, 2026
“Elephant footprint lodge was a lovely haven to return to after activities, nothing was too much trouble and everyone mad”
Authentic African vibe, loved the outside shower.
Mtatase
solo_traveller
January 2, 2026
“It was incredible.”
The service , the staff , the food and the rooms.
Svandyk
couple
December 29, 2025
“Very competent , friendly staff. Good food. Good reception.Room not nice.”
The food tasted delicious especially dinner . The staff is lovely , friendly and helpful. All of them. Communication from the day I made the booking until we left was the best.
Ranger Mike
couple
December 24, 2025
The room was nice and clean. Loved the flowers in the bed.
Lizelle
family_with_children
December 23, 2025
“Family stay”
Staff were super friendly and even assisted us woth a last minute transfer/ taxi. Location of the lodge is very close to Addo Elephant park which is fantastic. Facilities are clean and well kept.
sara
couple
December 21, 2025
The staff is extremely kind. Breakfast was very good, with a cold buffet plus eggs ordered as wished. The outdoor private shower was a nice touch.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails
Activities
Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Game drives, Walking tours, Fishing, Massage, Canoeing, Hiking, Horse riding
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Indoor fireplace, WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Designated smoking area, Heating, Safety deposit box
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking garage, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Plunge pool, Pool/beach towels
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Services
Ironing service, Packed lunches, Laundry, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Family Room
With direct access to the pool and garden, this room features a private outdoor shower in the style of a rock waterfall. It provides African décor, cotton linen and a seating area with leather sofa. The private bathroom is partially closed off from the room and includes a large bath and free, environmentally-friendly toiletries. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults and 1 child (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.
Double Room
With direct access to the pool and garden, this room features a private outdoor shower in the style of a rock waterfall. It provides African décor, cotton linen and a seating area with leather sofa. The private bathroom is partially closed off from the room and includes a large bath and free, environmentally-friendly toiletries. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults and 1 child (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies. Kindly note that into our honeymoon suite , babies are welcome while they sleep into baby cot under 3 years old and are free of charge.
Twin Room
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The unit has a private entrance, garden views, outdoor furniture and chocolate is available for guests. The unit has 2 beds.
Twin Room
With direct access to the pool and garden, this room features a private outdoor shower in the style of a rock waterfall. It provides African décor, cotton linen and a seating area with leather sofa. The private bathroom is partially closed off from the room and includes a large bath and free, environmentally-friendly toiletries. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies.
Romantic Honeymoon Suite
With direct access to the pool and garden, Our Romantic Honeymoon suites features a private outdoor shower in the style of a rock waterfall. It provides African décor, cotton linen and a seating area with leather sofa. The private bathroom is partially closed off from the room and includes a large bath and free, environmentally-friendly toiletries. Please take note that this room type cannot accommodate extra people. Kindly note that into our honeymoon suite , babies are welcome while they sleep into baby cot under 3 years old and are free of charge.
Hotel Policies
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