Accommodation is provided in stylishly furnished chalets with luxurious bathrooms, and all include wooden decks with breathtaking views over citrus orchards and the sweeping countryside. Experience the serenity of waking up to the haunting cries of the fish-eagles, residents to the Sundays River below.
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 one of the many trails on our grounds. Afterwards, have a refreshing swim in our pool, or sundowners on the veranda before sitting down to a gourmet dinner by candlelight. We encourage you to select your wine from our private collection from the walk-in cellar before your meal. We trust that here, you will experience true South African hospitality at its best.
Hitgeheim Country Lodge is situated on an eco-reserve in the heart of the Sundays River Valley Addo area, only minutes from the Addo Elephant National Park. The Eastern Cape is a sunny, mild and naturally malaria- free region.
Book 3 nights or more and receive a free return transfer from Port Elizabeth!!
Hitgeheim Country Lodge Superior Deluxe Rooms
We have three Superior Deluxe Rooms, decorated individually for a unique atmosphere. Furnishings have been carefully selected to ensure that timeless chic meets sophistication and comfort. These rooms are also slightly secluded for privacy, offering panoramic views from private balconies and outdoor showers. Room amenities include air-conditioning and heating, electric blankets, bathrobes, hair dryer, electronic safe, mini-bar, snack basket, coffee and tea facilities, and WIFI.
Hitgeheim Country Lodge Superior Family Rooms
Our two Superior Family Rooms are perfect in size and amenity for you and your family. These rooms include a double sleeper couch and a king size bed that can be converted into two single beds if need be. These rooms are also slightly secluded for privacy, offering panoramic views from private balconies and outdoor showers. Room amenities include air-conditioning and heating, electric blankets, bathrobes, hair dryer, electronic safe, mini-bar, snack basket, coffee and tea facilities, and WIFI.
Hitgeheim Country Lodge Luxury Room
Our Three Luxury Rooms are richly furnished in colonial style with exquisite attention to detail, making sure that your every comfort is accounted for. These room include king or twin beds and offer panoramic views from private balconies and outdoor showers. Room amenities include air-conditioning and heating, electric blankets, bathrobes, hair dryer, electronic safe, mini-bar, snack basket, coffee and tea facilities, and WIFI.
Dining at Hitgeheim Country Lodge
Over the years, Hitgeheim Country Lodge has established a reputation for outstanding cuisine. Vibrant traditional flavours expertly paired with selections from our wine cellar ensure that dining with us is a truly unforgettable experience. Sundowners and snacks are served on the veranda at sunset before sitting down to a traditional South African dinner prepared by our in-house chef. The crisp linen of the tablecloths, contrasting with the candlelight and thatched roof of the dining room, create the perfect ambiance for your dinner with us at Hitgeheim.
A choice of continental or traditional breakfast is served, and depending on the weather, you can enjoy your meal outside on the veranda of our dining room and enjoy the beautiful views that we are always proud to show off to our guests. Please inform us prior to your visit of any special meal requests or dietary requirements so that our chef can accommodate you.
Hitgeheim Country Lodge Activities
Addo Elephant National Park Morning Safari
Experience the thrill and diversity of the African landscape, all in the comfort of one of our luxury open-top safari vehicles. Our highly skilled guide will lead you through the park and answer any questions you may have about the scores of wildlife that make Addo one of the most successful conservation parks in Africa. Light refreshments will be provided.
Addo Elephant Back Safari
Fly into the Zuurberg Mountains with us for the unique opportunity to get personally acquainted with the largest land mammals on earth. You will have the chance to ride and feed three of these magnificent creatures. A once in a lifetime experience, not to be missed!
Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari
This afternoon safari offers the chance to see animals that might have been missed on your morning drive. For a memorable African experience, dinner is then held in a traditional boma before embarking on a night safari. Our driver will transport you and your party between Schotia and Hitgeheim for a convenient and relaxing evening.
Time to Relax at Hitgeheim Country Lodge
We at Hitgeheim take pride in the blend of adventure and tranquility that make our lodge a home away from home for countless travelers. Take a stroll on one of our walking trails, experience the indigenous antelope species at close range, relax by the pool or sample one of our prized vintages from the wine cellar. Our private decks provide a breathtakingly uninterrupted view of the magnificent Sundays River Valley. We hope you enjoy your stay.
Daniell Cheetah Project
The aim of the project is to play a part in conservation of the Cheetah, the re-establishment of pure gene lines, as well as educating the public to the importance of conserving of this amazing species. Daniell Cheetah Project offers unique educational tours through the project by trained tour guides. On the tour you will be able to meet and learn more about Meerkats, Black Footed Cats, African Wild Cats, Servals, Caracals, Cheetahs, Leopards and Lions.
Hitgeheim Country Lodge Reviews
“Hitgeheim was a recommendation from a friend of a friend. We were traveling Cape Town area with three young kids and looking for accommodations for safari. Archie, the owner, was so responsive through email as we were planning the trip and more than accommodating with our 3 young kids. Apon arrival we were treated like royalty. The grounds of the lodge are AMAZING and local help were gracious and respectful. The food was outstanding…outstanding…and Archie and his team incredibly accommodating. Peter our guide for Addo National Park was amazing and our kids learned so much from him. We recommend Hitgeheim 100 times over. Archie is the best!” –ashleyandseanq
“We stayed here as a base for visiting Addo, whose main gate is only about 10 minutes away by car. Staff were exceptionally friendly, service & food was excellent and the room was uber-luxury, more like being in your own holiday house. We had simply stunning views over the Sundays River Valley. The accommodation was so stunning that, as it was raining the whole day, we curled up with our books on the beautiful leather chairs in the lounge part and only popped out for lunch and supper and a short visit to the roaring fire in the guest lounge. It felt as though we were the only people in the world reading our books, listen ending to the rain and seeing this amazing scenery below. Definitely memorable.” –budgiecapetown
“Really enjoyed staying at the lodge. So very peaceful overlooking the valley. The family and staff were wonderful.
Enjoyed riding an elephant, taking a small plane into the park and seeing the big 5 with no malaria. Went with Schotia Tooth and Claw for one safari and our morning safari with Peter from Hitgeheim. Wonderful experience!” –kwatch2015
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- Deluxe Rooms
Hitgeheim Country Lodge Superior Deluxe Rooms
We have three Superior Deluxe Rooms, decorated individually for a unique atmosphere. Furnishings have been carefully selected to ensure that timeless chic meets sophistication and comfort. These rooms are also slightly secluded for privacy, offering panoramic views from private balconies and outdoor showers. Room amenities include air-conditioning and heating, electric blankets, bathrobes, hair dryer, electronic safe, mini-bar, snack basket, coffee and tea facilities, and WIFI.
- Family Rooms
Hitgeheim Country Lodge Superior Family Rooms
Our two Superior Family Rooms are perfect in size and amenity for you and your family. These rooms include a double sleeper couch and a king size bed that can be converted into two single beds if need be. These rooms are also slightly secluded for privacy, offering panoramic views from private balconies and outdoor showers. Room amenities include air-conditioning and heating, electric blankets, bathrobes, hair dryer, electronic safe, mini-bar, snack basket, coffee and tea facilities, and WIFI.
- Luxury Rooms
Hitgeheim Country Lodge Luxury Room
Our Three Luxury Rooms are richly furnished in colonial style with exquisite attention to detail, making sure that your every comfort is accounted for. These room include king or twin beds and offer panoramic views from private balconies and outdoor showers. Room amenities include air-conditioning and heating, electric blankets, bathrobes, hair dryer, electronic safe, mini-bar, snack basket, coffee and tea facilities, and WIFI.
- Dining
Dining at Hitgeheim Country Lodge
Over the years, Hitgeheim Country Lodge has established a reputation for outstanding cuisine. Vibrant traditional flavours expertly paired with selections from our wine cellar ensure that dining with us is a truly unforgettable experience. Sundowners and snacks are served on the veranda at sunset before sitting down to a traditional South African dinner prepared by our in-house chef. The crisp linen of the tablecloths, contrasting with the candlelight and thatched roof of the dining room, create the perfect ambiance for your dinner with us at Hitgeheim.
A choice of continental or traditional breakfast is served, and depending on the weather, you can enjoy your meal outside on the veranda of our dining room and enjoy the beautiful views that we are always proud to show off to our guests. Please inform us prior to your visit of any special meal requests or dietary requirements so that our chef can accommodate you.
- Activities
Hitgeheim Country Lodge Activities
Addo Elephant National Park Morning Safari
Experience the thrill and diversity of the African landscape, all in the comfort of one of our luxury open-top safari vehicles. Our highly skilled guide will lead you through the park and answer any questions you may have about the scores of wildlife that make Addo one of the most successful conservation parks in Africa. Light refreshments will be provided.
Addo Elephant Back Safari
Fly into the Zuurberg Mountains with us for the unique opportunity to get personally acquainted with the largest land mammals on earth. You will have the chance to ride and feed three of these magnificent creatures. A once in a lifetime experience, not to be missed!
Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari
This afternoon safari offers the chance to see animals that might have been missed on your morning drive. For a memorable African experience, dinner is then held in a traditional boma before embarking on a night safari. Our driver will transport you and your party between Schotia and Hitgeheim for a convenient and relaxing evening.
Time to Relax at Hitgeheim Country Lodge
We at Hitgeheim take pride in the blend of adventure and tranquility that make our lodge a home away from home for countless travelers. Take a stroll on one of our walking trails, experience the indigenous antelope species at close range, relax by the pool or sample one of our prized vintages from the wine cellar. Our private decks provide a breathtakingly uninterrupted view of the magnificent Sundays River Valley. We hope you enjoy your stay.
Daniell Cheetah Project
The aim of the project is to play a part in conservation of the Cheetah, the re-establishment of pure gene lines, as well as educating the public to the importance of conserving of this amazing species. Daniell Cheetah Project offers unique educational tours through the project by trained tour guides. On the tour you will be able to meet and learn more about Meerkats, Black Footed Cats, African Wild Cats, Servals, Caracals, Cheetahs, Leopards and Lions.
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Hitgeheim Country Lodge Reviews
“Hitgeheim was a recommendation from a friend of a friend. We were traveling Cape Town area with three young kids and looking for accommodations for safari. Archie, the owner, was so responsive through email as we were planning the trip and more than accommodating with our 3 young kids. Apon arrival we were treated like royalty. The grounds of the lodge are AMAZING and local help were gracious and respectful. The food was outstanding…outstanding…and Archie and his team incredibly accommodating. Peter our guide for Addo National Park was amazing and our kids learned so much from him. We recommend Hitgeheim 100 times over. Archie is the best!” –ashleyandseanq
“We stayed here as a base for visiting Addo, whose main gate is only about 10 minutes away by car. Staff were exceptionally friendly, service & food was excellent and the room was uber-luxury, more like being in your own holiday house. We had simply stunning views over the Sundays River Valley. The accommodation was so stunning that, as it was raining the whole day, we curled up with our books on the beautiful leather chairs in the lounge part and only popped out for lunch and supper and a short visit to the roaring fire in the guest lounge. It felt as though we were the only people in the world reading our books, listen ending to the rain and seeing this amazing scenery below. Definitely memorable.” –budgiecapetown
“Really enjoyed staying at the lodge. So very peaceful overlooking the valley. The family and staff were wonderful.
Enjoyed riding an elephant, taking a small plane into the park and seeing the big 5 with no malaria. Went with Schotia Tooth and Claw for one safari and our morning safari with Peter from Hitgeheim. Wonderful experience!” –kwatch2015- Enquiry
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