Addo Elephant National Park S/C Guest Ho
Domkrag Guest House, luxury self catering accommodation in Addo
CONTACT DETAILS
Central Reservations Office Tel: 0861 276 237 Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585 Fax: 086 684 1011
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The popular main rest camp of the park offers a wide variety of accommodation units to suit all tastes and plenty of activities to keep visitors busy. A unique feature is the waterhole lookout point, floodlit at night, within the camp as well as the underground hide, allowing close encounters with wildlife at the waterhole. The evenings punctuated with the calls of lions, spotted hyenas and jackals while francolins and bokmakieries herald each dawn. Accommodation units are situated within easy walking distance of each other and of facilities such as the swimming pool, restaurant and shop.
Domkrag Guest House (GHD6)
- 1 En-suite bedroom with 2 single beds
- 1 En-suite bedroom with 4 single beds
- Airconditioned bedroom
- Beds can be pushed together to form three doubles
- Fan in lounge
- Lounge
- Open plan kitchen
- Overlooks a floodlit waterhole
- Stove, microwave, fridge, utensils
- Television
- Wc and bath
- Wc and shower
Hapoor Guest House (GHH6)
- 1 En-suite bedroom with 2 single beds
- 1 En-suite bedroom with 4 single beds
- Airconditioned bedroom
- Beds can be pushed together to form three doubles
- Fan in lounge
- Lounge
- Open plan kitchen
- Overlooks a floodlit waterhole
- Stove, microwave, fridge, utensils
- Television
- Wc and bath
- Wc and shower
ATTRACTIONS - THINGS TO DO
Guided Game Drives:
There are a few game drives options available, all of which are conducted by experienced, knowledgeable guides. All game drives are conducted from open top Landrovers or trucks. Game drive options include day, sunset and night drives. Please note that bookings are essential.
Eyethu Hop-on:
Guides can be hired to hop on to your vehicle and guide you through the game area at your own pace during a safari in South Africa. These guides are local community members who have been well trained and are experts in their fields and now run their own business.
Horse Trails (Addo and Zuurberg):
The Addo and Zuurberg Horse Trails offer amazing trails suitable for all levels, from the amateur to the professional through a range of habitats. This is a great way to discover the wild at close quarters.
Hiking Trails:
Addo offers various hiking options, ranging from one hour trails for novice, to the 4 hour Doringnek Trek for more experienced hikers.
Bird Watching:
The SASOL Red Bishop Bird Hide is set near the waterhole in the main rest camp, affording great opportunities to view Red Bishops, Weavers, Herons, Coots and Terrapins. The main rest camp is home to 170 bird species, while the rest of the Park may contain as many as 450 species in a range of habitats.
PPC Discovery Trail:
The PPC Discovery Trail is a short and pleasant walk through the valley thicket, where guests get the chance to learn more about the plant and animal life of the region during a safari in South Africa. The first loop of this walk is suitable for visually impaired and wheelchair bound visitors.
4X4 Trail:
Enjoy breathtaking views and early 20th century history while riding the Bedrogfontein 4X4 trail between Kabouga and Darlington. This route was the scene of the battles between the British and the Afrikaner troops during the Anglo-Boer war.
SERVICES & FACILITIES
The following facilities are available at the main rest camp: A fuel station A shop selling curios, snacks and basic supplies An a la carte restaurant A swimming pool Picnic and braai area The SASOL Red Bishop Bird Hide The PPC Discovery Trail is accessible to all, including the visually and mobility impaired Public telephone and post box near reception Credit cards are accepted A First National Bank with ATM is situated in the town of Addo, 15 kilometres from the Park A new underground wildlife viewing hide
RATES
Please note: Rates serve as a guideline only and are subject to change without notice.
rates will increase 01.11.2008
Base rate: R1760.00, Adult share rate: R200.00, Child share rate: R200.00
Base rate number of people: 4, Max number of beds/people: 6