Gorah Elephant Camp

Addo Elephant National Park Addo, Eastern Cape, Addo 6105

About Gorah Elephant Camp

The incomparable thrill of quietly observing a passing herd of elephant, lion and general game, while being served tea on the veranda of a stately colonial manor house is the stuff of dreams and legends - at Gorah it's an everyday occurrence. This exclusive safari lodge recaptures the romantic mystique of authentic safari of centuries past - the awesome natural world of Africa merged with colonial nostalgia and modern sophistication to deliver an unforgettably unique 5 star adventure. Gorah Elephant Camp is part of Hunter Hotels.

Located in the heart of the Big 5 Addo Elephant National Park in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, Gorah was the first private concession ever awarded in a South African National Park. Near the Zuurberg Mountain range in the dense, indigenous bushveld of the Sunday's River Valley, the 14,000 hectare fenced park was proclaimed in 1931 to preserve the last remaining survivors of the once large herds of elephant that roamed the Eastern Cape. Hunted almost to extinction, these herds have gradually flourished and Addo now boasts the highest density of elephant on earth. It is also home to other big game such as lion, black rhino, buffalo, cheetah, hyena and leopard, as well as numerous species of antelope and small game. For birding enthusiasts, Addo has 320 recorded bird species.

Originally built in 1856, the Gorah House is a National Monument, fully restored to reflect the grace and glory of those times with elegant period furnishings instilling an ambience of comfort and opulence. Ensconced in armchairs around the original fireplaces of welcoming, comfy lounges, stories of the day's adventures unfold. For those wishing to discover more about the region, there is a small library with a selection of reference books available.

The comings and goings of wildlife around the waterhole situated in front of the main veranda are a constant source of fascination. The sparkling swimming pool is the perfect place to beat the African heat, otherwise simply relax on the sun decks or in the shade of the porches and patios at Gorah House.

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Bar

Free parking

Laundry

Outdoor pool

Restaurant

Secured parking

Wi-Fi

Balcony

Bathrobes

Daily cleaning

Fan

Fireplace

Free Wifi

Hair dryer

Hygiene products

Minibar

Non-smoking

Patio

Safe

Seating area

Shower

Slippers

Terrace

Wake-up service

Game Drive

General information
Type of accommodation
Lodge
  • Inside Amakhala
  • 11 Rooms
  • 22 Person
  • Check-in: 14:00
  • Check-out: 11:00
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Information about the environment

Please note that this text has been automatically translated from English. See original

General information
Type of accommodation
Lodge
  • Inside Amakhala
  • 11 Rooms
  • 22 Person
  • Check-in: 14:00
  • Check-out: 11:00
Select room

Rooms availability

Gorah Elephant Camp has 1 Room.

Booking information
1 Night Travel period
27.12. - 28.12.
Please select a room
Reiseziel
27.12. - 28.12.
Reiseziel
2 Guests
Reiseziel
1 Night

Reviews Gorah Elephant Camp

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4.9
120 Reviews
Google Rating
5/5

Very surprised and impressed by the personal touches at the lodge and the helpfulness and friendliest of the staff. One of the highlights of my trip along the garden route.

Google Rating
5/5

Gorah was an experience of a lifetime! We felt like royalty. Definitely one of our favourite stays. The staff were absolutely amazing (Donald, Simoné, Kevin, Siya. Nelly and Ellie - as well as all the staff behind the scenes.) Everything was catered for and the small touches of arrival and bedtime notes as well as sweet treats placed on the bed and hot water bottles at night made all the difference for a winter stay. Thank you Gorah!

Google Rating
5/5

Our expectations were truly exceeded at Gorrah. We had an amazing three night stay and the staff were absolutely fantastic - shout out to Justin, Elizabeth, Donald, Siya and Cheryl (and everyone else). Nothing was too much for them and they accommodated our every request. The food was absolutely delicious and the team kindly worked around all our dietary requirements. The lodge is situated around a watering hole in the middle of the bush and you truly experience the beauty of nature - stumbling across zebras walking to the tent to watching elephants whilst eating breakfast. Justin, our ranger was a fountain of knowledge, patiently explaining everything we were seeing and ensuring that we got the best from the experience. A huge thank you to the whole team for giving us memories of a lifetime.

Google Rating
5/5

Our stay at Gorah this past weekend was nothing short of spectacular. Every single staff member is friendly and will go out of their way to help you. The personal touch to each activity and the hand written notes make the entire experience very special. The staff really did go above and beyond to make our stay special and memorable.

Google Rating
5/5

We had a wonderful stay with several game drives at this beautifully located lodge just next to a water hole. A big thank you to Cheryl and the whole team for their outstanding hospitality and service. And a very special thank you to our excellent guide, Kevin.

Google Rating
5/5

Great Location, great views from the main house of big game. Very good guides and excellent service. The Gorah camp has a very cool safari charme to it! Highly recommended.

Google Rating
5/5

Wonderful experience. Setting was great. Staff couldn’t have been nicer. Hope to be back- with friends

Google Rating
5/5

The ultimate in style combined with old world heritage. This is a resort where no effort is spared to make the guests experience only the best in accommodation, food, service and ultimately a wildlife adventure. This is right up there on the top shelf. Coming to Gorah is a great move... one of my best experiences.

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