DUNGBEETLE RIVER LODGE is your entry point to the world famous Addo National Elephant Park and some of the finest game reserves in the Eastern Cape. Our Guesthouse is situated on the banks of the Sundays River alongside the new Addo National Park entrance and offers a magnificent deck with sweeping river views as a perfect backdrop to your big five game viewing.
DUNGBEETLE RIVER LODGE Guesthouse is one of the only 4-star graded accommodation establishments in the area. Our guesthouse boasts 6 up-market large, Safari type en suite bedrooms, with old world furnishings and subtly decorated to give you a classy colonial African feel . Each room with its unique big five animal name comes with television, honesty fridge, safe and a choice of single or double bed. Included in our Bed and Breakfast rates is a traditional farmhouse breakfast.
Accommodation
An African Experience Each room at DUNGBEETLE RIVER LODGE is tastefully decorated in a unique African safari theme that lends a feeling of warmth and character to your stay.
4-Star Luxury
All the rooms are en-suite and include the conveniences your can expect from 4-star accommodation.
A Romantic Weekend
Away The Fish Eagle Room is the perfect destination for a romantic weekend away. A four-poster bed and large bath tub open onto a wooden balcony with panoramic views of the Sundays River.
Lounging on the Deck
An expansive deck overlooking the river and sand dunes is an ideal to relax, enjoy your meal and take in the beauty of DUNGBEETLE RIVER LODGE’s tranquil setting.
Scrumptious Breakfast
Your stay is inclusive of a scrumptious full farm breakfast that includes home-baked bread, piping hot muffins and fresh fruit juice.
Activities
Your Big 5 Experience
DUNGBEETLE RIVER LODGE is situated within easy access to some of the best game reserves in the country. In addition to numerous game parks in the immediate area, DUNGBEETLE RIVER LODGE is an ideal destination to unwind or pursue many exciting activities to entertain those with a spirit of adventure.
Day Tours include:
- Addo Elephant National Park
- Game Reserves such as Scotia Safaris,
Shamwari, Lalibela
- Dunefields Beach Trail
- Elephant Back Safari
- Nukukamma Canoe Trail
Sundays River
With its source deep in the Karoo mountains, the Sundays River is navigable for over 24km. DUNGBEETLE RIVER LODGE has its own jetty for fishing and boating enthusiasts. The lodge has several canoes for your enjoyment. A boat port is available, for those people who have their own boat. Bicycles are made available, for those who enjoy the outdoors. Over 200 bird species have been identified in this area, and trips up the river can be arranged for twitchers
Coastal Dune Fields
DUNGBEETLE RIVER LODGE is situated alongside the largest coastal sand dune field in the southern hemisphere. Formed almost 6500 years ago, the Woody Cape / Alexandria Dune fields cover the 3km between DUNGBEETLE RIVER LODGE and the Indian Ocean. The seemingly endless and empty dunes make for excellent hike to the sea.
Facilities
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Canoeing
• Cycling
• Boating
• Swimming
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