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Gorah Elephant Camp

Gorah Elephant Camp is an exclusive 5000-hectare private game reserve set within the lush Addo Elephant Park in the Eastern Cape. Just an hour’s drive from the seaside city of Port Elizabeth, the Greater Addo is known to be home to the densest African elephant population worldwide. Its superb malaria-free location at the end of the Garden Route makes it easily accessible from incoming highways for a last stop on your Garden Route travel itinerary. Twice daily game drives at Gorah Elephant Camp are skilfully led by masterful game rangers. Besides Africa’s big grey giants being the star of the safari show, you will also have plenty of opportunities to witness the some of the members of the magnificent Big 5 including lion and black rhino. Expert rangers at Gorah Elephant Camp deliver a personal experience providing you with fantastic photographic opportunities as you further uncover warthog, kudu, zebra, a variety of antelope, and the flightless dung beetle, unique to the area. These exceptional game drives also offer you a breath-taking moment to absorb astounding scenery as you sip sundowners while watching the African sky turn to hues of golden orange at dusk.

The opulent colonial-style lodge at Gorah Elephant Camp lies in a tranquil setting transporting its guests back to an authentically romantic 1900’s African safari expedition. The intimate reserve, boasting modern sophistication intertwined with sentimental elegance hosts only 22 guests in 11 private tented suites. With solar-powered lighting and private viewing decks over panoramic views of savannah plains, guest privacy and environmental consciousness lie at the forefront of the Gorah offering. Warm hospitality and superb cuisine make for an extravagant experience. Lunch and high tea are served daily in the manor house and three-course dinners are held in a cozy candlelit dining room. The outdoor Boma entices guests with a large open fire and gourmet barbeques under a canopy of twinkling skies. When you aren’t out exploring the wild, enjoy the lodges serene atmosphere, where you can soak in the sun and refreshing pool waters or relax on the manor deck overlooking a watering hole and magnificent landscapes.

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Wildlife:

Elephants, Cape buffalo, lion, black rhino, warthog, kudu, zebra and a variety of antelope species.
Addo National Park is home to the densest population of elephants on earth
Over 400 bird species have been recorded in the region and are particularly drawn to the water sources.

Activities & Facilities:

Game drives
Guided bushwalks
Stargazing
Birdwatching
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Open-air African Boma
Waterhole
Viewing terrace
Bar & lounge

Highlights:

Luxury tented camp offering an exceptional 5-star safari experience.
Warm and authentic atmosphere.
Located within a private concession of Addo Elephant National Park.
The camp’s elegant decor and stylish furnishings evoke the early 1900s, capturing the essence of the safari era.
A charming manor house with a large terrace overlooking a waterhole, frequently visited by elephants and wildlife.
11 spacious tented suites are connected by wooden walkways.
Each suite features a private viewing deck offering panoramic views of the vast savannah plains.
Exciting game drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles

Game Drives:

Game drives are taken in open 4×4 safari vehicles and are accompanied by a ranger, who will share a wealth of knowledge about the animals with you.
The game drives are 3 to 4 hours long and take place twice a day in the morning and afternoon.
Morning game drives are complimented by a coffee stop and a sundowner downer stop in the evening a remote location.

Location:

Located in the Eastern Cape, along South Africa’s east coast.

Getting there:

The closest commercial airport is Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
Gorah Elephant Camp is a 60 minute drive from Port Elizabeth.
Flight time from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth: 1 hour 10 minutes.
Flight time from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth: 1 hour 35 minutes.

Child Policy:

Gorah Elephant Camp welcome children from 10 years.
Children 10 – 14 years pay 50% of the adult rate.

Inclusions & Exclusions:

Included: 2 x Game drives per day, all meals, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages.
Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.

Rates:

The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
Rates are charged per person, per night.
Single supplement of 50% applicable.
Rates displayed are valid until 17 December 2025.

Seasons:

High season: 18 December – 30 April & 01 September – 17 December
Low season: 01 May – 31 August

Accommodation Options

Tented Luxury Suits

Sleeps 2 Adults, 2 children

Eloquent attention to detail recalls a golden era of safari expeditions from the 1900s. Luxury tented suites are perfectly positioned with private viewing decks. Read more Each spacious suite boasts an en-suite unit adorned with the finest comforts and charming thatched canopies. Less