Hitgeheim Country Lodge is situated on an eco-reserve in the heart of the malaria-free Sundays River Valley, only minutes from the Addo Elephant National Park. On arrival, you are warmly welcomed into this place of peace and tranquility. The stylishly appointed chalets offer extra-length beds draped in romantic mosquito nets (not included in luxury family rooms) with crisp white percale linen. Luxurious bathrooms, outdoor showers and private wooden decks with breathtaking views invite you to relax and unwind completely. Awake to the haunting cries of the fish-eagles, residents of the Sundays River below the veranda of your chalet.
Hitgeheim Country Lodge
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All you need to know
Intro
Highlights
Hitgeheim Country Lodge offers all your safari dreams wrapped up neatly in a 5-star lodge experience. Nestled a mere 90 minutes away from Port Elizabeth airport and surrounded by stunning views of endless citrus orchards, Hitgeheim offers you the opportunity to get in touch with nature without compromising on any of the luxuries that you will find in any other accommodation.We offer a comfortable environment for couples,families and groups.
With the Addo Elephant National Park right around the corner, guests are invited to indulge in any of our magical and unique safari experiences where a possible view of the popular Big Five is a simple " yes" away.
Need To Know
Please Note :
- Our reserve gate closed at 18H00 please inform us in advance if you are arriving later.
Travel Health Information :
- The Eastern Cape is a sunny, mild and naturally malaria- free region.
Safaris
Accompany our guide on a safari to the Addo Elephant National Park for the best elephant viewing in the world, arrange an exhilarating elephant back safari, visit one of the near-by ‘Big 5’ private game reserves or simply go for a walk on one of the many trails on our grounds.
Wildlife
Addo Elephant National park is the best place to encounter the African elephant. Hitgeht Hitgeheim Country Lodge, a wide variety of soft game roam the farmeim Lodge is offers the most serene setting, at the heart of the Sundays River Valley, with spectacular views. What makes Hitgeheim special is it’s team knowledge and experience of the Addo region. Hitgeheim’s tour guides are professionals who will give you the best chance of the most spectacular game views.
Quick Facts
Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms)
Average Stay
Our average length of stay is 2-3 nights
Average Price
Our Average rate per person per night is: R2,375-R2,750
Child Policy
TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN
We offer a special child friendly wing at the lodge with very competitive rates
Please PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY for all your family travelling requirements
We will make sure to offer you the best options and rates
Luxury Family Rooms: 2 adults and maximum 1 child per room
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in stylishly furnished chalets with luxurious bathrooms, and all include wooden decks with breath-taking views over citrus orchards and the sweeping countryside. Experience the serenity of waking up to the haunting cries of the fish-eagles, residents to the Sundays River below.
Season
High Season : September - April (Summer):
Summer has more comfortable temperatures and a bit more rainfall. Some days might be cloudy, and occasional rainstorms occur, but mostly it is sunny.
October & November – It gets warmer, and temperatures are between 12°C/54°F in the morning and 25°C/77°F in the afternoon. October is a peak month for rain, but even then it doesn’t rain on most days.
- December, January & February – These are the warmest months with afternoon temperatures reaching 29°C/84°F. Mornings are comfortable at about 16°C/61°F. December and January have less rain, but this picks up a bit in February.
- March & April – March is the wettest month, but it seldom rains for days on end. It starts to cool down again with an average daytime temperature of 27°C/81°F in the afternoon and 14°C/57°F in the morning.
Low Season : May- August (Winter) :
The winter months are very cold at night and in the early morning. It is advisable to bring winter clothes – especially for open-vehicle game drives during these times. Winter sees even less rainfall than summer and the skies are usually clear.
- May – This is the beginning of winter. Temperatures cool down to a typical 8°C/46°F in the morning and 22°C/72°F in the afternoon.
- June & July – These are the coldest months. The average morning temperature is 6°C/43°F, but it sometimes gets to freezing at night. Afternoon temperatures are around 20°C/68°F.
- August & September – It is gradually getting warmer, with an average temperature of 23°C/73°F in the afternoon. Mornings are not quite as cold with temperatures around 8°C/46°F.
Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms)
Best Safari Guiding Team
Saul is an absolute legend! Your experience is guaranteed to be exceptional when he is your guide.
LL from South Africa
29-01-2025 @ 12:12pm
Best Value Safari Property
Hitgeheim
28-02-2024 @ 2:02pm
Best Safari Cuisine
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27-02-2024 @ 9:19pm
Best Value Safari Property
Absolutely loved our stay! Great quality for a very reasonable price. Can’t wait to go back
27-02-2024 @ 5:19pm
