Gorah Elephant Camp

Discover a place and time in tune with the authentic African safari of centuries past. Gorah is the only private concession and camp situated in the middle of the famous Addo Elephant National Park, home the densest population of elephants on earth. 

This exclusive lodge has been restored to its former 19th century colonial splendour, complete with period furnishings, and a beautiful roaring log fire in winter. Coupled with the meticulous service and attention to detail, this really is sheer decadence and a holiday memory that will stay with you forever.

Morning and evening guided game drives on open Land Rovers take you unbelievably close to elephants, rhinos, and other giants of the African bush. Some of the drives will be on the lodge's own concession, where your guide will have the opportunity to drive offroad to get you unbelievably close to the wildlife, but others may be in the Addo Park itself, where your ranger will be restricted to remaining on the road network at all times.

Gorah is a eco-friendly lodge and does not run off electricity. Instead the lodge is powered by generators, solar and gas. 

Each of the 11 tented luxury suites are built on raised wooden porches and furnished with huge canopied doubled beds, modern en-suite bathrooms, cosy sitting areas and private decks with panoramic views across the Addo plains. 

Meals are served in the dining room at the colonial Gorah House, under the stars in the open boma or on the veranda overlooking the popular waterhole.

In-between game drives guests can relax in the cosy library or around the rock swimming pool, or join in a short guided bush walk led by a qualified guide, who will lead you through this experience, interpreting the surroundings with their wealth of knowledge and adding to your memories of Gorah.

Whether marvelling at the herds of elephants gathering around the waterhole near the camp, or having a close encounter with them while out on a game drive, the Gorah experience is unforgettable.

Rates Include

All meals; the Gorah Conservation fee; guided bush walks; and morning/afternoon game drives are included.

Children Policy

Children aged 10 years and older are welcome. Rates available on request. Children are allowed on game drives with their parents.

Children up to the age of 15 are accommodated on luxury stretchers in their parents’ suite (maximum of two children per suite). Toys, board games and special menus are available on request.

Parents are requested to ensure that their children’s participation in no way detracts from the experience of other guests. Because of the proximity of large numbers of wild and potentially dangerous animals, unruly or disruptive behaviour not only negatively affects the quality of game viewing for others, it can also seriously compromise guest safety.

Children accommodated at Gorah are at all times the sole responsibility of their parents. ::

Bush Walks / Walking Safaris

Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on guided walks in the reserve.  Guests over 70 years old wishing to join a guided walk are required to have a letter or certificate from their doctor confirming they are in good health and are physically fit to do the walk. A  guided walk can last a couple of hours and involve walking over uneven terrain that may contain dangerous wildlife in potentially high temperatures. Guests may need to move quickly and for a sustained period through rough bush terrain if instructed to do so by their guide.

Regardless of age or the provision of a doctors certificate, the final decision on whether a guest can join a guided walk remains with the guide and lodge manager.

All of the holidays we prepare are tailor-made, but this might give you an idea of how Gorah Elephant Camp can be included in you own dream holiday.

Exploring South Africa's Cape

13 nights

5 Star Accommodation

The Dock House

Cape Town

No 5 Boutique Art Hotel

Port Elizabeth

De Zeekoe Guest Farm

The Klein Karoo

Gorah Elephant Camp

Addo Elephant National Park

Grootbos

Hermanus

Destination: South Africa.

13 night itinerary including Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Klein Karoo, Addo Elephant National Park and Hermanus.

Price Per Person From GBP 5,106USD 6,638ZAR 115,144EUR 6,127

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Directions For Drivers

From The Garden Route/Port Elizabeth:  Take the N2 from Port Elizabeth towards Grahamstown and Colchester. There are 2 turnoffs to the Addo Elephant National Park, the first is 10.4 km from the airport (Addo Elephant National Park/Motherwell) - DO NOT take this turnoff.

The secont turnoff is 30 km from the airport, this is the CORRECT turnoff (Addo Elephant National Park/Camp Matyholweni Gate). On the N2 after crossing the Sundays River bridge , start looking out for signs for the Addo Elephant Park /Camp Matyholweni Gate turn off to your left. After turning left, follow the road for 1 km until you get to a sign for the Addo National Park turn off towards your right.

After turning right, follow the road for 2 km to the Addo National Park Matyholweni Gate. Follow the Road straight for 15.8 km (You will pass Vukani loop, Mbotyi loop, Ngulube loop and Harveys Loop).

You will reach a 4 way cross road where you will turn right towards the N10 Exit Gate. The Gorah Elephant Camp Gate (0.5 km) sits to your left immediately.

Do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.

From Grahamstown/Eastern Cape Game Reserves: Take the N2 towards Port Elizabeth as far as the town of Colchester, and continue until you will see a sign for the Addo Elephant Park / Camp Matyholweni Gate.  After turning right here, follow the road for 1 km until you get to a sign for the Addo National Park turn off towards your right.

After turning right, follow the road for 2 km to the Addo National Park Matyholweni Gate. Follow the Road straight for 15.8 km (You will pass Vukani loop, Mbotyi loop, Ngulube loop and Harveys Loop).

You will reach a 4 way cross road where you will turn right towards the N10 Exit Gate. The Gorah Elephant Camp Gate (0.5 km) sits to your left immediately.

Do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.

General Information For Guests

All luxury tents have a private deck, a heater and a fan, a lounge area, a hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities, and a safe.

The main guest facilities include an open verandah with views over the waterhole, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a large lounge with a fireplace, a library, a swimming pool with pool loungers, and a curio shop.

The outdoor boma is another gathering place for dinner under the vast African sky. Open fires light up the night, exuding warmth as you relax to the time honoured art of cooking on wood and coal.

There is complimentary Wi-Fi and internet access throughout the camp including in the rooms.

A laundry service is offered (additional cost).

Credit cards are accepted.

Game drives depart every morning and afternoon.

Guided walks can also be arranged. While it is not a strenuous or long walk, it gives you the opportunity to see more intricate fauna and flora that forms part of the ecosystem on foot. The qualified guides will lead you through this experience, interpreting the surroundings with their wealth of knowledge adding to your memories of Gorah.

Please note that Gorah does not run on electricity but solar and generator power.

Bush Walks / Walking Safaris

Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on guided walks in the reserve.  Guests over 70 years old wishing to join a guided walk are required to have a letter or certificate from their doctor confirming they are in good health and are physically fit to do the walk. A  guided walk can last a couple of hours and involve walking over uneven terrain that may contain dangerous wildlife in potentially high temperatures. Guests may need to move quickly and for a sustained period through rough bush terrain if instructed to do so by their guide.

Regardless of age or the provision of a doctors certificate, the final decision on whether a guest can join a guided walk remains with the guide and lodge manager.

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