The Zuurberg Mountain Village is a haven of historical delight set high up on the Zuurberg Mountains.
Zuurberg Mountain Village is a tranquil, mountain-top retreat spanning 160 hectares with breathtaking views of the Addo Elephant National Park. This historic 150-year-old hotel is only an hour’s drive from Port Elizabeth and provides guests with an elegant, bygone-era ambiance. Enjoy traditional country cuisine, friendly staff, and a multitude of outdoor activities during your stay. Accommodation comprises twelve air-conditioned brick, rock and thatch chalets, each with en-suite facilities. Meals can be enjoyed in the main dining area with a view of the camp’s water hole, or on the dining deck under the stars. Activities include game drives in open 4×4 vehicles to the Okaukeujo area of Etosha, where you can see various wildlife at waterholes, such as Lion, Elephant, Cheetah, Gemsbok, Springbok, and Hartebeest.
Accommodation
The more discernable traveller can treat themselves to one of our Edwardian Village Cottages. The arrangement of the cottages enables guests to appreciate the stunning views of both the mountains and the valley. The Zuurberg Village offers cottages for adults, each with 2 private patios facing east and west for stunning sunrise and sunset views. The cottages also feature black-wood floors, climate control, under-floor bathroom heating, a freestanding bath, and indoor/outdoor hot and cold showers.
Wildlife
The Greater Addo National Park, spanning 145,000 hectares, encircles the hotel. It offers horse-riding and hiking trails for beginners and advanced hikers alike. On the trails, visitors can see a variety of wildlife, such as mountain zebra, eland, and red hartebeest, as well as numerous bird species, including the Forest Weaver and Knysna Loerie. The Greater Addo Park, which encompasses the Zuurberg Mountains, protects the area’s remaining vegetation, spanning from riverine forests to mountain fynbos.
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