Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco-Reserve

Hitgeheim Country Lodge & Eco-Reserve

TGCSA Star Grading

Description

Hitgeheim Country Lodge is an exclusive thatched lodge situated on an eco-reserve, only minutes from the Addo Elephant National Park.  Explore the natural surrounding of the eco-reserve on foot or relax in the tranquil environment teeming with birdlife, a birder's paradise! 

The quietness, stylishly appointed chalets with beds dressed in crisp percale linen, luxurious bathrooms with additional outdoor shower and private wooden decks with breathtaking views invites you to relax and unwind completely.  Gourmet dinners by candlelight with award-winning wines from the walk-in wine cellar will ensure that dining is an unforgettable experience. 

Guided safaris to Addo Elephant National Park on open-top vehicle daily.  Bush walks within the eco-reserve allow you the opportunity to have close encounters with the indigenous antelope species. 

Here you will experience true South African hospitality. 

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. Accommodation is offered in stylishly appointed chalets with luxurious bathrooms, outdoor showers and private wooden decks with breathtaking views over tranquil citrus orchards and the sweeping country side. Awake to the haunting cries of the fish-eagles, residents to the Sundays River below the veranda of your chalet. 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 the reserve. Afterwards, indulge in a refreshing swim or sundowners on the veranda as day gives way to the silence of a vast African night. Select your wine from our private collection from the walk-in cellar before you sit down to a gourmet dinner by candle-light. Here you will experience true South African hospitality at its best. Members of TGCSA - 5 star  Luxury Lodge,  Portfolio Retreats Collection,  AA Travel Superior,  Winner AA Travel Awards 2009 Luxury Lodge  

Accommodation

8 Stylishly and individually decorated chalets with luxurious bathrooms (separate WC) and private wooden decks/verandas with breathtaking views of the sweeping country side offer complimentary sherry, air-conditioning, heating, coffee and tea facilities, well-stocked mini-bar, snack basket and electronic safe.  Other features include turn-downs, electric blankets, hairdryer, bathrobes and signature bathroom amenities.  Selected rooms have additional outdoor showers and free-standing baths.  Romantic turn-downs for honeymooners on request.

Rooms and units

Chalet Twin 1

Includes: B & B

Thatched chalets with twin bed, in-suite bathroom with double outdoor shower. Facilties include air-conditioning, heating, electric blankets, hair dryer, signature bath amenities, mini-bar & snack basket, coffe & tea facilities, private deck with breathtaking views.

Features available

Chalet Superior King extra length bed 1

Includes: B & B

Thatched chalet with King extra-length bed, en-suite with free-standing bath, inside shower and separate toilet. Private decks with breathtaking views. Facilities include airconditions, heating, electric blankets, hair-dryer, signature bath amenities, mini-bar & snack basket, coffe & tea facilities, private deck with breathtaking views.

Features available

Chalet King 2

Includes: B & B

Thatched chalet with King extra-length bed, en-suite bathroom with free-standing bath, shower, separate toilet and outdoor shower. Facilities include air-condintioning, heating, electric blankets, hair dryer, signature bath amenities, mini-bar & snack basket, coffee & tea facilities, private wooden decks/verandahs with breathtaking views.

Features available

Chalet Twin 2

Includes: B & B

Thatched chalet with Twin (extra-length), en-suite bathroom with separate toilet, inside and outdoor shower. Facilities include air-conditioning, heating, electric blankets, hair-dryer, signature bath amenities, mini-bar & snack basket, coffee & tea facilities, private verandas with breathtaking views

Features available

Suite 2

Includes: B & B

Thatched chalet (king, extra-length bed) en-suite (bath, shower, twin basins, separate toilet Frestanding or built-in bath Inside and outside Shower) with lounge area . Other features include air-conditioning, heating, electric blanket, bathrobes, hairdryer, signature bath amenities, coffee & tea facilities, mini-bar and snack basket.

Facilities

We have established a reputation for outstanding cuisine.  All meals are planned and prepared by our resident Cordon Bleu Chef.  Sun-downer drinks, cocktails and canapes are served on the veranda off the lounge during sunset where after dinner is served in 'The Dining Room'.  Dinner (6-course set menu) is presented every evening and served in luxurious splendour.  Light lunch is available on request.  Breakfast can be enjoyed in 'The Dining Room' or the deck overlooking the Sundays River Valley. 

Facilities:

Indigenous gardens with prolific birdlife, breathtaking views, saltwater swimming pool, communal lounge with DSTV, dining room, walk-in wine cellar, wireless internet connection, internet facilities.

Facilities and Services
Fax, Photocopy Machine, Internet Access, Airport Shuttle Service, Parking Available, Laundry Service, Garden, Bar on the Premises, Swimming Pool, Communal MNet, Off Street Parking, No Pets Permitted, Fireplace on the Premises, Communal Television , WiFi, Adsl, Internet, Credit Card Facility

Facilities in Rooms/Units
Air-Conditioning in Rooms, No Smoking in Rooms, Tea and Coffee in Rooms, Radios in Rooms, Heater in Rooms, Bar Fridges in Rooms

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