Gorah Elephant Camp

Each of the Luxury Tents at Gorah Elephant Camp consists of canvas walls under a thatched roof and is placed upon elevated decking to allow for breathtaking views of the sweeping landscape. With plenty of mesh windows, guests can enjoy panoramic views as well as a light and airy environment for them to relax and unwind in. Each luxury tent is spacious with a choice of two single beds or a double. The room includes ceiling fans to keep the climate comfortable and a sitting area for spending the hot afternoons in the pleasant shade with a good book from the lodge’s library.

All of the tents feature their own private en-suite bathrooms with a shower, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and Charlotte Rhys bathroom products. Guests can also enjoy spending time outside on their private deck, enjoying a glass of complimentary sherry while taking in the incredible wildlife viewing.

Guests can enjoy a selection of delicious meals that incorporate the traditional flavours of South African cuisine at Gorah Elephant Camp. The formal meals are prepared by a team of chefs using fresh ingredients. Dinners consist of a three-course meal, usually starting with a soup, followed by a meat, fish or vegetarian dish and delectable dessert.

Lunch is served from 12 – 2 pm, followed by afternoon tea just before the afternoon game drives set off at 4.30. Dinner is available from 7:30 pm onwards. Indulge in a refreshing pre dinner drink on the lodge’s verandah for dining either in the Manor House or outside in the traditional boma.

Venture out into the wilderness in the comfort of a specially-designed 4×4 vehicle and search the plains for extraordinary animals including the Big 5, jackals, hyenas and numerous types of antelope that call Gorah their home. Game drives are led by professional guides who know all the best spots for viewing game as well as a wealth of fascinating facts about the wildlife and landscape. Addo Elephant National Park is home to the densest population of elephants on earth, meaning that guests are guaranteed the chance to get up close to these grey giants and experience their sheer size.

Enjoy the thrills of watching animals interact in their natural habitat, and chase after predators as they launch into heart-racing hunts.

Journey across the endless splains on foot and enjoy a leisurely exploration of the incredible landscape at a slowed pace where every detail, track, plant and insect can be admired. Discover the flightless dung beetle, scarcely found anywhere else on Earth, and listen to the gentle birdsong without the distracting noise of an engine.

Nature walks allow guests to slow down and admire the breathtaking scenery while following clues left in the bush that will lead to exciting wildlife viewing. Your experienced guide will be able to show you how to recognise tracks left by animals as well as the different species of plant life.

A range of fun and educational activities are available for young explorers aged 12 and over. Children can go on exclusive walks and game drives with trained guides who will be able to teach them about the different animals, their behaviours and habits, as well as the history and heritage of the camp and Addo National Park.

Celebrate your special day in a picturesque location with the golden sun rising over the hills as you prepare for your wedding. The dedicated team at Gorah Elephant Camp will be happy to help with planning the perfect ceremony and making sure everything is perfect on the day. Read your vows as a herd of elephants bear witness, and capture incredible wedding photographs with the unique backdrop of the open South African plains.

Gorah Elephant Camp is part of Hunter Hotels which supports a number of community projects through the Hunter Hotels Foundation. Through this, Gorah Elephant Camp has been able to assist the Langbos Creche and Care Centre since it was established in 2006, helping with the employment of teachers and by purchasing educational supplies which have enabled children to unlock their potential. The staff at Gorah Elephant Camp have also spent time with the children during key celebrations throughout the year.

Hunter Hotels’ other properties also have been supporting local projects, Hunter’s Country House supports the Greenhill Educare Centre in Kwanokuthula Plettenberg Bay. This pre-school supports young children from disadvantaged backgrounds and aims to prepare them for starting primary school.

Zinzi Restaurant assists the Harkerville Primary School by donating food parcels so that students are guaranteed a wholesome meal to aid their concentration during the school day. It also provides fresh produce for the St Patrick’s Church soup kitchen and the Masiqhame Group for the elderly and disabled in Kranshoek.

Tsala Treetop Lodge supports all Grade 3 learners at the Phakamisani and Kwanokuthula primary schools with their literacy programme, designed to support the children in developing their reading, writing and verbal skills. This programme has enabled children to keep up with age-appropriate literacy skills and aids in supporting their understanding of the English language, preparing them for the transition to teaching in English when they reach Grade 4, rather than their first language, Xhosa.