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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moreedaharker
Moreeda Harker
My directors were very grateful and appreciative of your kind assistance and really enjoyed their short stay at the Lodge , and according to them everything was excellent .
QuatermainsCamp
Romantic Escape
My husband and I stayed at Elephants Footprint Lodge for a short breakaway from our business and family life. Henry and his team were absolutely wonderful and so friendly and welcoming. The...
PhildaFairview
Perfect for day visits into Addo
We stayed as a large family group of six adults and four children. The rooms were equipped with everything we needed, and the staff were exceptionally kind and accommodating. Elephants Footprint...