Guests at Nguni River Lodge are welcomed by a spectacular view over a pristine floodplain with the majestic Zuurberg Mountains as backdrop. Nguni River Lodge is situated in the malaria free Addo Elephant National Park within an hours drive from the coastal city of Port Elizabeth. This luxurious destination offers extraordinary biodiversity with a wide variety of outdoor adventure activities.
The luxurious Nguni River Lodge is an eclectic combination of architectural shapes, textures and colours combined with modern individually styled interiors. Each guest suite boasts a romantic bathroom with an opulent stone bath and outdoor shower, private balcony and swimming pool. From the privacy and comfort of your suite, sightings of Africa's abundant wildlife can be seen on the floodplain below.
The malaria free Addo Elephant National Park offers a world of extreme bio-diversity in one great park comprising of a 240 000 hectare terrestrial and a 120 000 hectare marine zone. Africa's abundant wildlife is without a doubt the main attraction at Nguni River Lodge. Experience close encounters with both the Big Five and numerous smaller animal, bird and reptile species on either game walks, horseback safari's or open game drive vehicles led by professional game guides.
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ROOM CONFIGURATION
• 8 Bedrooms, sleeps 18 people in separate chalets linked by walkway to main lodge
• 7 Standard rooms each sleeping up to two people
• 1 King-Suite sleeping up to four people
STANDARD ROOM FEATURES
• Hollywood Twin Beds either joined as king or separated.
• All rooms are en-suite with a stone bath.
• Magnificent views from the outside shower.
KING-SUITE FEATURES
• Hollywood twins either joined to king or separated.
• All rooms are en-suite with a stone bath.
• Private balcony with plunge pool.
• Inter-leading lounge.
GENERAL ROOM INFORMATION
• Air-conditioning in all rooms.
• Hairdryers in all rooms.
• Room safes in all rooms.
• Minibars.
• Plunge pools.
• Tea/Coffee facilities.
ATMOSPHERE & DESIGN
• The design of Nguni River Lodge incorporates elements of the culture and style of the Xhosa people as well as colours inspired by the Nguni Cattle.
VIEWS FROM THE ROOM
• Panoramic views from all rooms of the spectacular plain below, set against the backdrop of the Zuurberg mountain range.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES
• Check in – 13h00 to 16h00 only unless by prior arrangement
• Check out – 10h00 to 11h00 only unless by prior arrangement |
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• 24 hour reception.
• 24 hour security.
• Major credit cards accepted.
• Ample Parking to be at main entrance gate – not at the Lodge.
• Laundry service.
• Swimming pool.
• Lounge and dining area.
• Room service.
• Walking trails.
• Game drives.
• Transfers from Port Elizabeth Airport and surrounds |
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• Addo Elephant National Park.
• Game walks
• Open vehicle game drives
• Horseback safaris.
• Guided 4x4 excursions though the Zuurberg mountain range to Darlington Lake.
• Bird watching excursions.
• EcoCruises to the St Croix Island Marine Reserve.
• Elephant walking safaris.
• Night drives on the Nyathi concession.
• Port Elizabeth and all of its attractions, such as Sea World and Boardwalk Casino. |
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Situated in the ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape Province
• Approximately 1 hour driving time from the Airport in Port Elizabeth
• Approximately 1 hour driving time from Port Elizabeth
• Approximately 1 hour from Woody Cape Nature Reserve
• Approximately 2 hours from Darlington Lake Lodge |
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| Addo Elephant Park |
Situated in a malaria free area just one hour's drive from the South African coastal city of Port Elizabeth, the magnificently diverse Addo Elephant National Park offers a wide variety of game viewing, outdoor adventure, accommodation and cultural experiences. You will be amazed at the variety of natural landscapes and wildlife species that can be experienced in one easily accessible destination.
You've heard about Africa's Big 5 - the elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo. Well, the Addo Elephant National Park is about to become the only wildlife park in the world where you can view Africa's Big 7 in their natural environment - Yes, with the expansion of the park, you will be able to see the Big 5 plus whales and great white sharks - all in one great park comprising a 240 000 hectare terrestrial zone and a 120 000 hectare marine zone. |
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| Eastern Cape |
The Eastern Cape is the only province in South Africa, and one of the few places on earth, where all seven biomes (major vegetation types) converge. Key attractions include:
- The rugged beauty of the Wild Coast.
- Port Elizabeth, sunshine capital of the Eastern Cape with its friendly people and excellent beaches.
- The Tsitsikamma National Park, forests and rivers.
- East London, South Africa’s only river port, originally established as a supply port to serve the military headquarters at King William’s Town.
- The village of Qunu, former President Nelson Mandela’s childhood home.
- The world’s highest bunjee jump (180 m) at the Bloukrans Bridgeon the Storms River.
- Outstanding, and varied, game reserves: the Addo Elephant, Mountain Zebra and Mkambati parks.
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| South Africa |
South Africa performed very well in 2003 compared with global markets – the country posted a 4.2% increase in overseas arrivals and a 1.2% increase in total foreign arrivals (some 6.5 million arrivals) from 2002. Often described as “a world in one country”, South Africa offers the visitor a breathtaking variety of scenery, from desert and lush forest, to soaring mountains and vast empty plains. Culturally as diverse as the landscape, many visitors are drawn to experience for themselves the miracle of the peaceful overthrow of Apartheid. Others are attracted by endless golden beaches, big game, diving or snorkelling or bird watching. Whatever their reasons, visitors will find South Africa positively inviting, with world-class infrastructure, transport and accommodation.
Travel formalities
- Foreign visitors should check before arriving whether a visa is required. Visas are issued free of charge.
- Visitors must have at least one blank page in their passports.
- Tourists must have return or onward tickets.
- Those coming from yellow-fever areas should be able to prove inoculation.
- Foreign tourists may have their Value-Added Tax refunded upon departure.
- For safety, emergency and other information, phone 083-123-2345 (24 hours a day) when in South Africa.
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