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A cozy tented area with a table set for dining, surrounded by chairs and a fire pit, under a thatched roof. - Gorah Elephant Camp (Addo)
A series of traditional-style cabins connected by wooden walkways in a lush green landscape. - Gorah Elephant Camp (Addo)
A bedroom with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of a green landscape through large windows. - Gorah Elephant Camp (Addo)
A spacious room with a large bed, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a desk with a chair. - Gorah Elephant Camp (Addo)
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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Private sanctuary in Addo Park

Elephants and zebras roam freely through this private Addo Elephant Park concession, sometimes passing guest tents. Guides lead immersive game drives while guests spot wildlife from the historic 1828 lodge deck. After safaris, exceptional all-inclusive dining awaits in a royal atmosphere.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Room options

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A spacious room with a large bed, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a desk with a chair.

Luxury Tented Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Addo, Gorah Elephant Camp is in a national park. Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari and Matyholweni Gate reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Addo Raptor and Reptile Centre and Longhill Private Reserve. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Addo travel guide
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Addo Elephant National Park, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6105

What's nearby

  • Addo Raptor and Reptile Centre
    59 min drive - 18.4 miles

Restaurants

  • Cattle Baron Addo Elephant National Park
    68 min drive
  • Addo Elephant Park Restaurant
    68 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Gorah House

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2000
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located within a national park, and access is restricted to official gate operating hours. Guests who arrive after the gates have closed will not be able to enter the park or reach the lodge, so it is essential to contact the property after booking and again before arrival to confirm gate times. Guests who intend to participate in scheduled afternoon game drives must confirm the latest arrival time allowed with the property.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorah Elephant Camp have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gorah Elephant Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorah Elephant Camp?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gorah Elephant Camp?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Gorah Elephant Camp provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Gorah Elephant Camp located?

Situated in a national park, this luxury lodge is within 20 mi (32 km) of Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari, Addo Raptor and Reptile Centre, and Crisscross Adventures. Matyholweni Gate and Botanical Reserve are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Gorah Elephant Camp Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have never stayed anywhere quite like it. Absolute luxury, complemented by the most attentive, courteous and professional staff we have ever encountered. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel truly special and cared for in the most extraordinary way. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, and nothing was ever too much trouble. The food was simply exceptional, with world-class cuisine worthy of a top chef, whether it was breakfast, lunch, high tea or dinner. Every meal was an experience in itself. An unforgettable stay that exceeded every expectation. A truly remarkable experience of luxury, hospitality and impeccable service. Make the praise sound more personalUse British spelling consistently
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

24 hour Gorah safari

Extremely well taken care of by the attentive staff; game drive guide ensured excellent sightings of key wildlife; delicious food. Lovely facilities and magical experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best lodge in Addo

Exceptionally friendly staff and knowledge safari guides. Truly special location as the only private concession in Addo Elephant Park. Stunning views from room and lodge with elephants, zebras and more constantly walking in front of or even through the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Honeymoon Safari

What can we say this place took our breathe away! Such a beautiful setting with the accommodation set right amongst the natural surroundings of how these animals should be seen. The staff again like at Tsala in Plettenberg were amazing and can’t do enough to help you during your stay and after too. The guides are extremely knowledgable and welcome all questions and make you feel very comfortable and at ease during the game drives. For anybody wanting a unique safari experience with game animals in their natural habitat this is the place to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Unforgettable experience

We stayed at the camp for 2 days. The staff is exceptional and goes out of their way to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you Cheryl and Ashley for making our stay incredible! We will cherish this experience and wonderful memories for the rest of our lives. The food was amazing and on par with fine dining. As a guest, you are offered options at the mini bar in your tent or the main guest house. The tents are a bit rustic but very comfortable with all the necessary amenities. You are in the middle of nowhere. If you are planning to drive to the camp yourself, we recommend renting an SUV. One has to drive about 10 miles on a dirt road from the main entrance which can get rough. While the accommodations are not cheap, as other stated this is one in a lifetime experience worth every penny.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely fantastic. Wonderful guides, staff, rooms and food. Hard to imagine a better holiday location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A CLASSIC TRIP

Fantastic experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A gracious, magical experience that takes one back to living in the 1800’s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Magical

This place is magical!! The main house was built in 1823 and some of the furniture is from the same era with amazing carvings. The tent we stayed in is spacious with everything you need. Comfortable bed and most amazing are the animals hanging outside your room. The staff makes you feel like royalty. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing. Staff couldn’t be better. Guides were terrific. Those looking for a zoo where lots of animals are around every corner will be disappointed. However there are plenty to see and it’s possible to get very close to some. Magical experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whlle the staff did help and went oout of their way to help us celebrate a special occasion, we were disappointed that it could have been a more of an "African" experience - especially with the dining. We were anticipating that there would have been a lot more of the South African taste in the menus. Unfortunately, the schedule at the camp was so tight, there was not enough down time to actually enjoy the camp itself. It was also disappointing to be presented with a blll with unknown/ hidden costs for park fees, etc. I understand that the camp does not have control of these, but it would have been nice to have known about them up front. Overall, it was enjoyable, but I think our money could have been better spent on an alternative vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This is a one of a kind experience that is simply incredible. The main lodge is historic built in 1828 with a beautiful back deck overlooking a watering hole that animals come to day and night. You can’t get closer than this. Sleeping accommodations in wonderful tents with king bed and attached bathroom. Private garden and swimming pool near lodge. Price includes lunch, high tea, dinner and breakfast and all fantastic on menus designed for you, as well as 2x 3 hr rides to see wildlife, which includes rhino, buffalo, lions and elephants. This is a magical experience and you will be in awe. Service and staff truly wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Grossartiger Aufenthalt. Tolles Personal! Es bleiben keine Wünsche offen!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Unglaublich --> absolut zu empfehlen

EMpfang, Organisation, Essen, Service war außergewöhnlich und ist jeden cent wert
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Awesome Place. Great and very familiar feeling of the service. Tremendous food and terrific guides.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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ok stay

Gorah is a nice camp. it's located inside Addo with a waterhole and lots of animals. The management of the camp is not flexible as they were not able to organize a bush walk for us in three days. All the time only excuses. As we skipped a drive it was not possible to get at 7:30 AM an expresso as the machine has to warm up for 30 minutes. Food is ok but nothing special. The venison was just eatable. The camp is also charging extra for a glass of wine during dinner. Don't stay more than two days as drives are repeating. We had a really good guide and enjoyed the drives. Don't stay in tent 5 as it's very noisy at certain times. Lots of cars are moving around.Value for money is not there however we enjoyed very much the stay at Gorah.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This was an amazing experience. We saw many elephants, zebra, buffalo and other animals. The lodge is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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traumhaft

Einfach nur überwältigend... ein Traum!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Situé au milieu de la savane devant un point d'eau très fréquenté. Accueil chaleureux, zones communes et terrasses décorées avec goût électricité limitée et dans une ambiance "Out of Africa". La chambre/tente est magnifique, très spacieuse avec une vue à couper le souffle sur la savane. Les repas et les en-cas sont copieux, variés et raffinés malgré l'isolement extrême. Produits locaux mis en évidence. Le service est impeccable, le personnel est très attentionné et disponible. Avec Ray notre ranger nous avons pu découvrir la savane, ses animaux de toutes tailles et leurs traces. Nous avons eu les explications précieuses d'un passionné amoureux de la nature. Inoubliable. Le peu de chambres limite les véhicules ce qui permet un parcours au calme et une grande tranquillité pour les animaux.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Unbeschreiblich

Wunderschönen, intime Anlage mitten im National Park. Die Zelte als auch das Haupthaus sind stilvoll und komfortabel eingerichtet. Das Essen abwechlungsreich und geschmacklich sehr gut. Das Personal freundlich und zuvorkommend. Es gibt keinen Wünsche die nicht erfüllt werden. Besonders hervorheben möchte ich die Guides. Habe noch nie eine Safari mit soviel Fachwissen und Passion für die Flora und Fauna erlebt
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent Safara Accomoodatin in PE area

It was an awesome experience to finish our holiday in South Africa at Gorah. Sleeping in luxury tents in the wild was something that me and my family will never forget. Accommodation was fantastic, service was out of this world, the staff were so friendly and helpful. Gorah may be a little more expensive than other places, however the experience is totally worth it. Look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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These words come to mind to describe Gorah and the staff; exceptional, impeccable, delightful and unforgettable!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A magical place

Absolutely wonderful place, stay in a luxurious walled tent , in the middle if elephants, zebras, warthogs, lions, buffalo and more. Felt like we were in a movie, great staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Unvergessliches Safari Erlebnis

Es hätte nicht schöner sein können. Schon beim Frühstück sieht man bereits mehr Tiere direkt am Wasserloch vor der Terrasse als im öffentlich zugänglichen Teil des Parks. Highlight waren die 3-4 stündigen Game Drives. Unser Ranger Marco war einfach nur top und hat ein AAA Ratlng verdient! Jederzeit gerne wieder!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Nice accomidation and good safari

Great experience the only negative was that for the price we paid we would have expected a bit more Special attention . For example it seemed like it was a bother for the staff to make a pot of tea
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017