Accommodation & Activities

The accommodation described below offer unique opportunities to experience the delights of Port Elizabeth and the unique wildlife in some regional wildlife parks, such as Addo Elephant National Park and Shamwari Game Reserve. All accommodation can be booked in combination or individually, on a fully tailor-made basis – you decide how long you want to stay and where. A visit to the PE and Addo can be combined with other destinations in South Africa, such as Cape Town & the Cape Peninsula, Shark Alley, Cape Overberg and the Garden Route.

Port Elizabeth accommodation
Addo accommodation
Activities
Sample Itinerary

Port Elizabeth accommodation:

Lemon Tree Lane
Lemon Tree Lane is a conventional guesthouse conveniently located in the quiet suburbs of Port Elizabeth. They offer great hospitality and comfortable accommodation. Their 6 self-contained suites are all luxurious and spacious with en-suite bathroom facilities and modern conveniences such as bar fridge, microwave oven, tea & coffee tray and TV.

Their generous breakfast, a choice of full English or continental, can either be served outdoors in the summer next to the pool or delivered to your room, on request (especially in winter). Guest have the exclusive use of a swimming pool and braai area. Secure off street parking is available on the Lemon Tree premises.

Price: 2 nights in Lemon Tree Lane (double room en-suite) starts from £55 per person.
Price includes breakfast and is based on 2 people sharing.

Lemon Tree Lane B&B

Lemon Tree Lane luxury suite

Calabash Lodge
Calabash Lodge offer tourists a unique and truly African experience. Here you are welcome to simply relax in a warm and cosy atmosphere. Calabash Lodge is extremely conveniently located in the centre of Port Elizabeth, just off the Donkin Heritage trail.

Bed & Breakfast is provided within 7 rooms with traditional African décor, 6 of which have en-suite facilities. Their breakfasts are wholesome and delicious served in the central kitchen/breakfast area. Calabash Lodge is operated by Calabash Tours.

Price: 2 nights in Calabash Lodge (double room en-suite) starts from £36 per person.
Price includes breakfast and is based on 2 people sharing.

Addo accommodation:

Woodall Country House

Four poster bed in Woodall's luxury suite

Part of Woodall dining room

Woodall Country House
Woodall Country House is tucked away amongst citrus farms off the R335 road out of Port Elizabeth. The location is extremely close to Addo Elephant Park - only 10 minutes drive away. Woodall offers luxurious and spacious rooms with four poster double beds set amongst impressive rose and indigenous plant gardens. All rooms have en-suite bathroom facilities and most have an additional, secluded outdoor shower for a unique shower experience. Modern conveniences such as radio, tea & coffee facilities and hairdryers are available in all rooms.

There is a library and a swimming pool in the grounds enabling guests to relax after a game drive. For ultimate relaxation, beauty treatments, massages, jacuzzi, steam shower and a mini-gym facilities are available exclusively to Woodall guests.

Their restaurant opens out onto a freshwater pond, which teems with waterfowl. Breakfast is served with a large range of homemade jams and marmelades and a visit into Woodall's well stocked wine cellar before dinner is an absolute must.

Price: 2 nights in Woodall Country House (standard suites) starts from £145 per person.
Price includes breakfast and is based on 2 people sharing. A 7 course dinner is £20 per person.

Activities in Port Elizabeth and Addo region:

Calabash Tours
Calabash Tours are a commercial venture with a strong social agenda. During 5 years of operation Calabash have helped to develop local communities in Port Elizabeth and building long term sustainable relationships with operators such as BAOBAB Travel. Calabash have trained and equipped community based projects such as community lead schools and an art gallery to exhibit traditional art.

The money generated from tourists visiting the projects remains behind in the townships. Calabash also offers an adoption programme where for ZAR100 per month a tourist can sponsor a child from the township to progress through school. For further information contact BAOBAB Travel.

Prices for Calabash tours booked through BAOBAB:
PE Real City Tour is £25 per person, including township tea (half day).
Shebeen Tour is £30 per person, including township dinner (late afternoon to mid-evening).
Real Addo Tour is £63 per person, including lunch & national park fees (full day).

Port Elizabeth township

Calabash Township tour

Children in one of the townships in PE

Elephants at one of the water holes in Addo Elephant Park

Ostrich in Addo

Zebra in Addo

Addo Elephant National Park
If Addo Elephant National Park is not already on your itinerary, it is well worth considering a visit. The park is about 1 hour's drive north of Port Elizabeth on the A335. The gate is open between 07.00 and 19.00 hrs. There is a large café and souvenir shop at the main gate, but there are limited toilet facilities once on the game drive, so it's best to call in before you set off on your drive ;-)

You will see wildlife whilst driving around the park, but you are virtually guaranteed to see large herds of animals (incl. elephants) at the various watering holes. A self-drive safari is perfectly safe and can be an extremely rewarding experience as long as you respect the wildlife. Try and keep at least 50 m away from the animals and never leave your vehicle unless you are in a designated climb out or picnic point.

Prices for self-drive safari in Addo Elephant National Park:
Entrance fee is ZAR80 per person (ticket office accepts both cash & Traveller's Cheques).

Prices for organised game drives in Addo Elephant National Park:
Calabash Real Addo Tour is £63 per person, including lunch & national park fees (full day).
Sundowner Drive is £28 per person, including drinks & snacks (18.00-20.30 hrs)
Night Drive is £21 per person, including coffee & biscuits (20.00-22.00 hrs).

Please note: Off-season organised game drives may be cancelled as a result of a lack of interest.

Shamwari Game Reserve
Shamwari Game Reserve is a private initiative dedicated to restock the surrounding land with animals that over time have become scarce in the region. The owners offer the “Shamwari Day Experience”, which gives tourists the opportunity to sample an authentic African experience.

Prices for Shamwari Game Reserve booked through BAOABAB:
Shamwari Day Experience is £155 per person, including lunch, visits to the Born Free centre and Khaya Lendaba village and a 3/4 hrs game drive.

Ethical & Environmental Principles

Sample itinerary

BAOBAB Travel is more than happy to suggest an itinerary to incorporate a visit to Port Elizabeth, Addo and/or Shamwari and quote you an exact holiday price. But why not stay a bit longer and visit some of the other areas along the Cape? Please check the following web links for further information:

Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula

Shark Alley - Gordon's Bay to Agulhas

Swellendam to Mossel Bay - Cape Overberg

Garden Route - Mossel Bay to Storms River

Township tour in Port Elizabeth with Calabash Angry lone bull in Addo Elephant Park Port Elizabeth Donkin Reserve

Sample Itinerary
BAOBAB Travel has put a 1- and 2-week sample itinerary together to give you ideas of the various options available and the prices. Please check our sample itineraries for the Cape and Garden Route.

However, your stay in South Africa can be fully tailor-made - you tell us your personal requirements, interests and budget and we are more than happy to put a personalised itinerary together. Please contact BAOBAB.