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Elephants Footprint Lodge

3.5 of 5
1 Riverside Drive | Riverside Park, Colchester 6001, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013 via mobile

The atmosphere was charming and very welcoming. The clean room had a comfortable bed and a surprise outdoor shower. Dinner received our gracious approval and an added compliment to Isabelle, for her yummy desserts. We took Christopher's suggestion and arose early to visit the park and see all the wonderful early morning feeding of the lions, elephants, zebras, warthogs and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013 via mobile

We had dinner here twice. African cuisine cooked by french owners was excellent. We didn't stay here. So we can only write about dinner. The buffet was very good on one day. The second time we had zebra and kudu. The sweet potato gratin was also delicious.

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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012 via mobile

Extremely well placed at the south entrance of Addo Elephant Park, the hosts of this exceptional B&B offer no less than their best. They treat you to a variety of African plates with a french twist. The best cuisine in town. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and tidy. THe staff is also incredibly helpful. We found many interesting things to... More

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Timisoara, Timis, Romania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

It was an amazing stay at this lodge! Starting with the colorful tidy rooms (especially the relaxing bath we always took with a glass of wine in front of us.. :) ), good food and SA wine, and ending up with the excellent atmosphere created by the owners themselves! Cristophe and Isabelle, you are amazing people and the thing we... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

I did not stay in the lodge. I stayed in Matyholwent Camp, inside the Addo Park However, since the sole restaurant in the Park is in the main camp - about 38 km from our camp - we went to the Elephants Footprint Lodge to have dinner twice. It is close to the Southern entrance of the park. The restaurant... More

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Bloemfontein, South Africa
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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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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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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
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2011

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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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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Address: 1 Riverside Drive | Riverside Park, Colchester 6001, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Eastern Cape > Greater Addo > Colchester
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 4 B&Bs / Inns in Colchester
Price range (per night): RM221 - 357
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Elephants Footprint Lodge offers excellent accommodation with 12 en suite rooms under thatch room in a lapa style. Situated 2km from the Greater Addo Elephant National Park Southern Gate. This makes it the gateway to the Route of the Giants and the ideal getaway for an unique and unforgettable holiday. ... more   less 
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