Hitgeheim Country Lodge

Activities, Animals, Area and facilities

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(560 Ratings)

Nature lodge in Eastern Cape

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this nature lodge rental

Situated on a secluded eco-reserve, Hitgeheim Country Lodge is an owner-managed lodge offering daily open safari vehicle drives into the Addo Elephant National Park where guests may experience viewing a variety of animal and elephants.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Eastern Cape

Nearby attractions

Hilton Methodist Church

192 mi

Kommandodrif-natuurreservaat

164.6 mi

Natuurreservaat Mpofu

132.5 mi

Our Heritage Museum

109.6 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Double Room

1 King • 645 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Luxury Double or Twin Room

1 King • 484 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Luxury Family Room

1 King • 516 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Suite

1 Single • 1 King • 1076 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Superior Double or Twin Room

1 King or 2 Single • 645 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Hitgeheim Country Lodge

$$$$

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(560 Ratings)

Nature lodge in Eastern Cape

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Eastern Cape

Nearby attractions

Hilton Methodist Church

192 mi

Kommandodrif-natuurreservaat

164.6 mi

Natuurreservaat Mpofu

132.5 mi

Our Heritage Museum

109.6 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Double Room

1 King • 645 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Luxury Double or Twin Room

1 King • 484 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Luxury Family Room

1 King • 516 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Suite

1 Single • 1 King • 1076 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Superior Double or Twin Room

1 King or 2 Single • 645 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(560 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Unpleasant stay

The staff is friendly

The manager doesn't even have the decency of greeting guests. The room was not what I had booked Don't have extra blankets for the guests Menu was even worse for a 5 star hotel, underwhelming

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Sehr gut:) teilweise etwas in die Jahre gekommen.

Sehr schöne Lodge mit schönen Safaris:) wir haben beide Safaris gemacht und waren insbesondere von der Scotia Safari begeistert. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend! Sehr leckeres Abendessen:) zuvor wurde nachgefragt, ob man Allergien hat oder Vegetarier ist und das wurde dann auch beim Essen beachtet und umgesetzt. Sogar auf der Safari gab es extra einen vegetarischen Snack für die Vegetarier. Das war wirklich super organisiert!

Wir hatten eine frühe Safari in den Addo gebucht, um 06:45 Uhr konnte man zum Frühstück kommen und wir waren pünktlich da. Unser warmes Frühstück kam dann erst um ca. 07:20, um 07:30 Uhr sollte es losgehen. Das war stressig und schlecht organisiert, zudem gab es nur einen halbgaren Pancake, vermutlich weil es schnell gehen musste denn am nächsten Tag waren diese deutlich besser und auch mehr als einer. Käse gab es leider (außer geriebenen) beim Frühstück keinen. Beim Abendessen wurde gewartet bis alle Tische da waren, sodass man selbst wenn man pünktlich war, lange auf sein Essen bzw den Start des Abendessens warten musste. Teppichboden im Zimmer hat viel Ungeziefer angezogen. Wir hatten ständig Käfer im Zimmer. Insgesamt wirkte unser Zimmer etwas in die Jahre gekommen.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Fantastic location. Half an hour from the amazing Addo. Huge rooms Helpful friendly staff. Great restaurant

Welcoming and friendly staff. Particularly Ryan who was a delight .Amazing view. Huge comfortable room with balcony overlooking the countryside. Large bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower and elegant bath. Great restaurant with wonderful food. 4 course dinner served in an elegant dining room. Brilliant wine cellar. You just enter the cellar and choose your own wine from a fantastic selection Lovely pool area. Several to choose from Highly recommend booking a game drive to Addo. We saw a herd of over 100 elephants The most incredible experience We had a wonderful time Thank you so much

Nothing. We loved it

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Ideal 5 star location for game reserve visits

Location and service

Nothing

4.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Viel zu teuer und gruselig

Gruselig dort. Alles schon sehr altbacken aus früheren Zeiten- dunkel, kolonial und gruselig. Der Weg dorthin war alles andere als einfach ( Dirt Road) und schon garnicht nah am Addo. Das Bett war total unbequem und steinhart. Das Preisleistungsverhältnis stimmt überhaupt nicht!

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Schöne Lodge mit etwas Renovierungsnedarf

Tolle Lage mit schöner Aussicht. Grosse Bungalows mit guter Ausstattung. Sehr freundliches Personal, gutes Dinner, tolles Frühstück

Die Anlage ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen, Wasser- und Elektroinstallation sollten erneuert werden. 30-45 min über z.T. gravel roads bis zum Addo Park ist etwas lang.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Amazing hotel with amazing staff

The hotel was very nice, we had a huge room with a private pool. It was stunning! The staff were amazing and went above and beyond to make sure we had a pleasant stay. Would definitely come back.

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Luxe verblijf in de buurt van Addo

We hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad bij Hitgeheim. Als gezin kregen we twee aan een gesloten kamens wat erg prettig was. De service was zeer goed. Tevens 2 avonden heerlijk gegeten (4 gangen) met genoeg diversiteit. Wij zouden hier zeker terug komen.

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Sehr schön Lodge mit freundlichenm Personal

Sehr freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal. Das Essen und der Weinkeller waren hervorragend. Auf jeden Fall eine Reise wert. Speziellen Dank auch an den Chef de Cuisine.

Internet hat nicht funktioniert, braucht es aber im Urlaub auch nicht unbedu

6.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Schöne Erfahrung jedoch sehr durchwachsen

Ganz herzlichen Dank an unsere Gastgeber. Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt. Der Service ist sehr schnell und korrekt. Alle waren sehr freundlich. Die Unterkunft war sauber. Duschgel, Hand Cream, Shower Gel… sind inklusive. Kosten R150 je Stück wenn man es für zu Hause kaufen möchte. Die Außendusche ist super! Schön groß und mit Blick in den blauen Himmel. Der Ausflug in den Addo Elefant Nationalpark war großartig, Getränke und Picknick inklusive.

Die Bilder der Unterkunft bei Booking sind heller, freundlicher und farblich angenehmer als in Wirklichkeit. Wlan ist langsam, man fliegt oft raus. Wir hatten einige kleine Käfer im Zimmer, wegen der dunklen Einrichtung sind sie schlecht zu sehen, als wir es vor Abreise ansprachen, wollte das Hotelpersonal sich sofort kümmern. Bettwäsche war optisch nicht sauber.

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

“Ich hatte eine Farm in Afrika”

Die Lage und die Anlage als solche verstzten einem in Afrika-feeling .

Die Anfahrt ûber die Schotterstrasse ist nicht ohne. Nicht Googlemap folgen, sondern die Wegbeschreibung des Hotels gut durchlesen und diese Anfahrt nehmen !

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Geweldig!

Mooie kamers, mooi uitzicht en ontzettend vriendelijk personeel.

Niks. Het ligt alleen wat afgelegen.

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

worth the visit

super nice staff, great safari, good food, relaxing and enjoyable stay :) also great outdoor shower

7.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Schöne Unterkunft nahe zum Addo

Sehr schönes und großes Zimmer mit einem tollen Ausblick, Out- und Indoordusche und einem leckeren Frühstück. Wir haben besonders die Nähe zum Addo geschätzt und waren froh, nach einem langen Tag nicht noch so weit fahren zu müssen.

Leider hat uns die Atmosphäre nicht so angesprochen, da zwar das Personal super nett und zuvorkommend war, jedoch gefühlt sehr distanziert und wenig kommunikativ wirkte. Vorab gab es dafür umso mehr E-Mails, da viele Informationen angefragt wurden, die wir lieber spontan und Vorort entschieden hätten. Das WLAN hat bei uns auf dem Zimmer leider nur selten bzw. schlecht funktioniert.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Einzigartige Unterkunft, in der es einem an nichts fehlt.

Der tolle Ausblick von der Terrasse, die Zimmer Größe & die angebotenen Speisen

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Absolute haven. Returned from holiday rested and relaxed.

Hitgeheim is an absolute haven. The staff are friendly and attentive, the food was excellent and the rooms; spacious and comfortable. I would definitely return in a heartbeat.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

An amazing hotel for a relaxing getaway

absolutely everything was spot on. From the moment you arrive, the staff are just amazing. Thank you for a fantastic stay

everything was perfect

7.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Great location to be close to nature

The location is truly magical with great views and surrounded by nature - no noise from any roads! The gravel driveway (behind the gate) is long enough to make for a good/safe running route, which was an added bonus. The vibe is definitely to book dinner and tours, which we weren't planning on doing and felt a little awkward at check in. I was also surprised that such a luxury stay had the cheapest hair dryer in the room.

No coffee in the room was a let down. There was a kettle with nescafe sachets and truly minuscule mugs, and I thought this didn't suit the luxury of the environment. Coffee on the porch would have been such a dream :(

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Very good!

Friendly staff. Beautiful setting. Nice rooms. Excellent food

The Addo tour promoted by the hotel was sub par- that was very disappointing. The lodge should seek to associate it self with better quality.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

A fabulous place, so peaceful and beautifully appointed. Highly recommended.

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

This lodge is fabulous and brilliantly run by the owner, Archie Hitge.

We stayed in a superior suite with two private terraces. Fantastic views. Hotel restaurant was first class with impeccable service. The pool area felt very private with more fantastic views The owner and staff make the place into a unique experience

Small point but the lighting in the room was a little dim.

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

great

We were so lucky to have booked room 9 (the one with the private pool). it was a big and comfortable room and bathroom (bath, shower, outdoor shower,…) Breakfast was just perfect with a great view. The staff was excellent, very helpfull and overly friendly. We had booked the Addo morning drive with them, the open car was big and the ranger was funny, smart and kind. You can do the Addo Park with your own car, but I would highly recommend it to do it with the expertise of their guide. As for food, 2 out of the 3 dinners were very good, one was just good, so no complaints 🙌. We wanted to book the Schotia game drive, but it was fully booked, so reserve on time (we just waited too long). in case it’s fully booked, you can try Amakhala - an hour drive from Hitgeheim (good roads, easy to find). All in all we had a magnificant stay with a good balance between adventure and chill.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Great lodge for a short stay in the Addo area.

Great location overlooking the valley. comfortable rooms. loved the outdoor shower and relaxing at the pool. Excellent tour to Addo Elephant park with Saul, one of the guides.

Nothing negative.

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Exemplary hosting and safari access

A beautiful Lodge where the staff couldn't be nicer. Well organised, delightful and kind. Nothing was too much bother. Even as we left, we found they had washed the car! Above and beyond with fantastic trips.

The long drive took a bit of navigating and we did wonder why a one year old infant was on a 6 hour safari!

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Great Views

Location. Views over the valley. Great breakfast with varied choices.. Good size rooms.

Evening meals - limited to set 4 course meal. Would have preferred more choice. Addo Elephant Safari, we enjoyed the experience but felt it was far too long (6 hours).

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

perfect

the attention to every detail

nothing . it’s well organised luxury

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

wonderful stay in a beautiful and well thought out lodge

we had a wonderful stay - the rooms were really big and very clean. the view from the terrace and the outdoor shower were particular highlights!

property is a 20 mins drive from Addo - we did the Addo Safari and a fair bit of time to get to the park. also, felt the safari could have left earlier.

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Eastern Cape?

The average price for a rental in Eastern Cape is $107 per night. This rental is $102 above the average.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hitgeheim Country Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hitgeheim Country Lodge. Enjoy the water!

Is Hitgeheim Country Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hitgeheim Country Lodge?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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Hitgeheim Country Lodge

Nature lodge in Eastern Cape

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Eastern Cape

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior Double Room

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Luxury Family Room

Family Suite

Superior Double or Twin Room

Hitgeheim Country Lodge

Nature lodge in Eastern Cape

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Eastern Cape

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior Double Room

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Luxury Family Room

Family Suite

Superior Double or Twin Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Eastern Cape?

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Is Hitgeheim Country Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hitgeheim Country Lodge?

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