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Gorah Elephant Camp

Sundays River Valley, Cacadu

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Fun Outdoor ActivitiesStay active with fun outdoor activities.

Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.857 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.9/5

FantasticFrom 20 reviews

5.0/522 Sep 2025

Renato • Couple Trip

Grossartiger Aufenthalt. Tolles Personal! Es bleiben keine Wünsche offen!

5.0/52 Jul 2025

Verified traveler • Family Trip

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.

5.0/55 Feb 2025

Thomas • Couple Trip

Fantastic experience

5.0/53 Jan 2025

Verified traveler • Family Trip

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.

5.0/514 Mar 2024

Kuljinder • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/59 Jan 2024

Michael • Trip with Friends

EMpfang, Organisation, Essen, Service war außergewöhnlich und ist jeden cent wert

5.0/517 Dec 2023

Mark • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/522 Jul 2023

katherine • Family Trip

A gracious, magical experience that takes one back to living in the 1800’s.

5.0/56 May 2023

Marlene • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/52 Mar 2023

Stephanie • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/512 Feb 2023

Daniel • Couple Trip

Absolutely fantastic. Wonderful guides, staff, rooms and food. Hard to imagine a better holiday location.

5.0/518 Nov 2022

Alan • Couple Trip

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

5.0/52 Mar 2020

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

Awesome Place. Great and very familiar feeling of the service. Tremendous food and terrific guides.

5.0/517 Oct 2019

Verified traveler • Family Trip

This was an amazing experience. We saw many elephants, zebra, buffalo and other animals. The lodge is beautiful.

5.0/516 Mar 2019

Lino • Couple Trip

Einfach nur überwältigend... ein Traum!!

5.0/510 Feb 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/525 Oct 2018

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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

5.0/56 Aug 2018

Ian • Family Trip

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.

4.0/515 Nov 2019

Hans • Couple Trip

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.

3.0/54 May 2026

Rene

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.

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24-hour Front Desk

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Wheelchair Accessible

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Patio or terrace

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Addo Elephant National Park, Addo, Eastern Cape, ZA

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-5:00 PM

Check-out11:00

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

If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

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

About Gorah Elephant Camp

Gorah Elephant Camp Location
With a stay at Gorah Elephant Camp in Addo, you'll be in a national park, and 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from Addo Elephant National Park and 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari. This luxury lodge is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Matyholweni Gate and 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from Botanical Reserve.

Gorah Elephant Camp Facility and Service
You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. Additional features at this Colonial lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Gorah Elephant Camp Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Gorah House serving guests of Gorah Elephant Camp. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is included.

Room Type and Price

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 - Sun, 09 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children