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Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve

5.0 star property
Colonial lodge with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Outdoor dining
Luxury Family Double | View from room
Superior Double Room, Private Pool | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Property grounds
Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve offers a peaceful retreat with free breakfast buffet, scenic terrace views, hiking trails, and two outdoor pools with sun loungers. Enjoy high-speed WiFi and attentive concierge services for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 793
AED 925 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Room options

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Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Renovated in 2016
  • 48 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Private Pool | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 60 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double or Twin Room | View from room

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Off R336 Addo, Outside Addo Elephant National Park, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6115

What's nearby

  • Sir Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout - 23 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Addo Elephant National Park - 33 min drive - 24.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Addo Wildlife - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Africanos Inn, Bar, Grill & Barn Addo - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Wine Bar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Hazels Organic Country Kitchen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Elephant House - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve

Luxury boutique lodge
Consider a stay at Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and ecotours at this lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A porter/bellhop, a banquet hall, and concierge services
  • Outdoor furniture, a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Deep soaking tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Furnished balconies or patios, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 65 km
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 431 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 11 buildings
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2000 per room (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Hitgeheim
Hitgeheim Country Eco Reserve
Hitgeheim Country Eco Reserve Addo
Hitgeheim Country Lodge
Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve
Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve Addo
Hitgeheim Lodge
Hitgeheim Country Hotel Addo
Hitgeheim Country Lodge Eco Reserve Addo
Hitgeheim Country Lodge Eco Reserve
Hitgeheim & Eco Reserve Addo
Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve Addo
Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve Lodge
Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve Lodge Addo

Frequently asked questions

Does Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 2000 per room applies.

Where is Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve located?

Situated in Addo, this luxury lodge is 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Addo Elephant National Park and 24.2 mi (39 km) from Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari.

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Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Son

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay we had. The service, the room, the view, everything is wow. I love the garden, it is so good. The Service, I think, is the best one I've experienced so far. The staff even washed my car when I parked there. WOW Thank you very much, Hitgeheim Country Lodge. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unterkunft schön, durch die Hinweise auf der Website auch gut erreichbar. Safari im Addo war problemlos über die Lodge zu buchen, es ist zu empfehlen dass ein paar Tage vor der Ankuft anzumelden. Guter Preis im Vergleich zu anderen Online Angeboten. Der Guide (Soul) war klasse. Einziges Manko: Wir sind am ersten Tag recht spät angekommen und hätten gerne noch etwas gegessen. Das Restaurant ist jedoch nur mit vorheriger Ankündigung offen, Menu muss vorab gebucht werden. Daher mussten wir ohne Essen ins Bett, war aber eher unser Fehler. In der Umgebung gab es keine anderen Restaurants. Nach Anbruch der Dunkelheit wollten wir aber auch garnicht mehr raus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Immer eine Reisewert.

Sehr gut geführte Lodge mit ausgezeichnet und freundlichem Personal. Sehr gute Küche mit gutem lokalen Weinkeller.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Amenities
Excellent property great views ! They even wash your car.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Så trevligt ställe med vänligt personal! Allt var supermysigt, gott, sköna sängar osv. Återvänder gärna! Tack all personal🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enorm utsikt

En fantastisk vistelse med en enorm utsikt. Trevlig personal god frukost. Rummen stora och rustika. Rekommenderar detta boende i kombination med Safari. Vi kommer gärna tillbaka!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and staff very accommodateing! Had a wonderful experience at addo elephant park despite early morning rain! Would definitely tecommend you check them out!. Do pay attention to driving directions they send you. We did not and went on a rough road we did not meed to. Google sucks sometimes!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Volker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sensationelle Location, eigener Pool an der Lodge, sehr freundliches Personal, F&B Angebot in hoher Qualität
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ute

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Frühstück war lecker und reichhaltig. Die Organisation der Gamedrives lief perfekt
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place if you want to be 'off grid' for a bit. Lovely location and accommodation with great wide views. All the staff were very polite and nothing was too much trouble. Our evening meals were faultless. We are happy to recommend and hope to return again one day. We would suggest of if you are want to do a trip into Addo Elephant Park with the lodge, that you book in advance. However, we went on the trip with Schotia Game reserve which was very good, which the lodge can organise for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are on a par with global industry leaders. The service is considerate and attentive without harrassment. They are knowledgable, friendly and efficient. The food is fantastic and allows the experience of the culture. Accomodation was superb, views for miles. Cannot rate highly enough (I work in this industry so have experienced many top hotels, this is right up there but also offers excellent value for money)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Aussergewöhnlich und Afrika Feeling Pur. Ausgezeichnetes Brakefast and Dinner. Exzellent

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Das Zimmer war wunderschön allerdings voll mit Motten....Dutzende.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and helpful. The house we stayed in was spaces, beautiful and provided everything you need. You feel like a king in a castle. Breakfast and dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Amazing atmosphere. Perfect place to get away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most amazing hotel we’ve stayed at !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, relaxing with amazing nature around. Rooms are large, comfortable, clean and has it all . Really enjoyed the place and the food. Service was great, no complain..but a bit too much ( for someone who does not like to be king or Queen). and it is at least 30-40 min. Drive to Addo.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable safari lodge with sweeping views. This place is up on a ridge in a small reserve overlooking the surrounding countryside of fruit trees and mountains in the distance. Our accommodation was in one half of a traditional style lodge cottage with thatched roof and a private balcony overlooking the view. It was spacious, seemed recently refurbished and the bed comfortable. The bathroom was excellent with separate indoor and private outdoor showers and a bathtub. There are a couple of small swimming pools (one adult only). Breakfast was good, and served on a verandah with the same view and dozens of wild birds on feeding tables to watch. It is close enough to drive to Addo comfortably, and the team at Hitgeheim are very keen to organise trips; in my view, Addo itself can be done easily on one’s own if you have an appropriate car; we saw plenty of elephants and zebra and a couple of lions. Schotia is a more ‘safari park’ experience, with a wider variety of wildlife which you can get closer to and an informative guide but a slightly less natural environment. The price for the Schotia transfer felt a bit steep and as it was heavily encouraged should perhaps simply be included in the cost of the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Addo Elephant Park ruft ....

Super Aufenthalt um Addo Elephant Park zu erkunden. Herrliche Aussicht
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

derk, Nederland

Liked: Staff & service
Zeer goed hotel. Zeer vriendelijk personeel. Een fantastische safari met hun gemaakt. Duur maar geld meer dan waard!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolles Hotel mit sehr freundlichem und aufmerksamen Personal! Tolles, sehr geräumiges Zimmer mit Außendusche. Fantastischer Blick auf die Landschaft!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Olav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Hitgeheim

Great rooms, wonderful views, excellent food and the best service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Betta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ruhige Lodge mit Ausblick

Sehr schöne Lodge mit privaten, kleinen Häuschen. Es ist sehr ruhig und das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristina, München

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Einzigartiges Erlebnis!

Wunderschöne Lodge mit tollem Blick über das umliegende Gebiet. Exzellenter Service und tolles Essen. Wir hatten einen eigenen Bungalow mit eigener Terrasse. Wir planen auf jeden Fall wiederzukommen!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Luiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfeito

Perfeito. O hotel é tudo que imaginávamos, ou até melhos. A estrutura, construída sobre um morro, proporciona uma vista incrível do vale, e a arquitetura foi pensada para integrar o máximo possível à natureza. O serviço do staff também é um ponto alto da hospedagem, especialmente os serviços de safaris. O café-da-manhã é com certeza uma das maiores saudades da Africa...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017