One of the main attractions of the Eastern Cape is the opportunity to visit a wildlife park and see the Big 5 in a malaria-free environment.
Only 90 minutes drive from Port Elizabeth, the lodges of the Eastern Cape are ideal for people who wish to combine a beach holiday or the ever-popular Cape Town and Garden Route with an unforgettable wildlife experience.
The lodges all offer a fully inclusive African safari including accommodation, all meals, 2 safari activities or guided game drives per day in 4x4 vehicles, and an optional guided bush walk each day.
You can read more about what you can expect from a safari lodge here.
If you would like us to include a safari in one of these outstanding lodges as part of your trip to South Africa, please click here.
Alternatively if you are only looking to book just a safari you can either browse our selection of luxury safari lodges in the Eastern Cape below and book directly through this site, or ask us to recommend a safari based on your budget.
These lodges also offer day visitor programmes for people staying overnight in Port Elizabeth or other accommodation in the area.
For self-drive safaris in the Eastern Cape, see Addo Elephant National Park.
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Bayethe Lodge, Shamwari
Safari Lodge
Pronounced 'By-ye-ti', the Bayethe Lodge offers the ultimate in luxury, tented accommodation.
Each of the 12 twin-bedded air-conditioned suites are camouflaged under trees allowing ample privacy, and have an en-suite bathroom, under-floor heating, outdoor shower, and viewing deck.
Riverdene Lodge, Shamwari
Safari Lodge
Each of the 9 twin-bedded rooms are fully air-conditioned, and have a television and telephone, and a small lounge area.
Private balconies from each room leads onto the beautifully landscaped gardens.
Long Lee Manor, Shamwari
Safari Lodge
The 19 elegant en-suite bedrooms all have air-conditioning and underfloor heating.
Sumptuously prepared meals are enjoyed in the main dining room or around the open blazing fire at the Barn.
Amakhala Safari Lodge, Bushmans River Conservancy
Safari Lodge
African tribal design has inspired the creation of this intimate thatched lodge and its 8 stylish air-conditioned en-suite rooms, 4 of which have private plunge pools and separate lounge areas.
You can soak away the heat in a luxurious double bath with the sights and sounds of nature, or splash off the dust in a double outdoor shower.
Kwandwe Ecca Lodge, Kwandwe
Safari Lodge
The unique Ecca Lodge boasts a revolutionary design - stone-and-mesh gabion walls, sliding glass, timber and gauze doors and corrugated iron roofing.
The 6 suites each features private plunge pools, an en-suite bathroom with spacious, plate glass-enclosed shower, bath, and twin hand-basins, as well as a sitting area which can comfortably convert into accommodation for children 11 years and younger.
Kariega Main Lodge, Kariega
Safari Lodge
The accommodation at Kariega Lodge consists of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom log chalets. Each chalet is decorated in an ethnic style and are very spacious.
Bukela Lodge, Bushmans River Conservancy
Safari Lodge
The 4 suites are each individually styled in African simplicity, while never compromising on luxury. Each suite is well appointed, and has a large en-suite bathroom with a spa bath overlooking the African bush, an indoor and outdoor shower for the more adventurous, and a private wooden deck.
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