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About Gorah Elephant Camp


Gorah Elephant Camp is a luxurious tented camp, with a spacious manor house, overlooking a waterhole teaming with game in the heart of the Addo National Park in the Eastern Cape. Considered an exclusive safari destination, the lodge offers an unmatched blend of adventure and tranquillity – promising an immersive experience where the beauty of nature and modern comforts come together.


Each tent is beautifully furnished, featuring polished wooden floors, luxurious linens and an en-suite bathroom. The tents offer private decks, creating a serene space where guests can relax and soak in the sights and sounds of the African bush. The blend of rustic safari charm with five-star amenities ensures an unforgettable experience of comfort and adventure in the wild.


Gorah Elephant Camp Setting


Gorah Elephant Camp is uniquely situated in the only private concession within Addo Elephant National Park, the third largest national park in South Africa. The park is renowned for its large elephant herds, and Gorah’s exclusive location gives guests unrivalled access to view these majestic animals and other Big Five species. 


Daily game drives in open safari vehicles provide close encounters with elephants, lions, buffalo, and more. Guided bush walks allow guests to explore the flora and fauna of the park up close, led by knowledgeable rangers. Between activities, guests can relax by the swimming pool, watch wildlife from the deck, or enjoy gourmet meals served in the historic manor house.

Activities

Guided Game Drives

Guided Game Drives

Guided Game Walks

Guided Game Walks

Children Safari Activities

Children Safari Activities

Reviews

Bird's eye view

L. Southcott

Stayed at: Gorah Elephant Camp

Once in a lifetime experience

Gorah was an experience of a lifetime! We felt like royalty. Definitely one of our favourite stays.

Bird's eye view

G. Clarke

Stayed at: Gorah Elephant Camp

Incredible trip

Very surprised and impressed by the personal touches at the lodge and the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff. One of the highlights of my trip!

Location

Addo Elephant National Park, Addo, Eastern Cape, 6105

How to get there

DIRECTIONS TO GORAH FROM PORT EUZABETH AIRPORT Depart airport on De Havilland Street to the traffic circle At traffic circle take the second exit onto Alistair Miller Road (M11). Palm trees lining road, airport is now on your right. Go through the next traffic circle on Alistair Millar Road Turn left at Traffic Light into Forest Hill Drive (graveyard on your left) Follow Forest Hill Drive to the intersection of Walmer Boulevard Turn right onto Walmer Boulevard (Fire Station on your left. You will see the sea in front of you then with the harbour). Turn left into Settlers Way Follow the signs to Grahamstown N2 (keep right after turning left, don't go under the bridqel) Follow the N2 towards Colchester. There are 2 turnoffs to the Addo Elephant National Park, the first is 10.4 krn's from the airport (Addo Elephant National Park/Motherwell) DO NOT take this turnoff. The second turnoff is 30 krn's from the airport, this is the CORRECTturnoff (Addo Elephant National Park/Camp Matyholweni Gate). After crossing the Sundays River bridge, start looking out for signs for the Addo Elephant Park turn off to your left After turning left, follow the road for 1Km until you get to a sign for the Addo National Park turn off towards your right After turning right, follow the road for 2Km to the Addo National Park Matyholweni Gate Follow the Road for 15.8 Km (You will pass Vukani loop, Mbotyi loop, Ngulube loop and Harveys Loop) You will reach a 4 way cross road where you will turn right towards the N10 Exit Gate( 0,5 Km) The Gorah Elephant Camp Gate sits to your left immediately after exiting the Addo Elephant Park gate. DIRECTIONS FROM GORAH BACK TO THE N2 Turn Right out of the Gorah Gate and Go into the Addo Elephant Park Travel 0.5 Km and Turn left at the 4 Way Cross Road Travel 15.8 Km to the Addo Elephant Park Gate Travel 2 Km to aTjunction Where you turn left Travel 1 Km following the Signs to the N2Port Elizabeth When Reaching the N2 Turn Right to Port Elizabeth and Left to Grahamstown The lodge telephone number is +27 (0) 42 235 1123 or 24 Pleasecall if you have any trouble In the event of an emergency please call : Ian Hunter (083 2613122) or Julie Smith (078 359 5350)

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