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Reviews of Gorah Elephant Camp 5 stars

Addo Elephant National Park , 6105 Addo, South Africa

#1 of 19 hotels in Addo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 74 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    9.0
    This was an amazing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazingly peaceful place

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Amazing experience from start to finish
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!!!

    The property was beautifully situated at a watering hole and it was lovely to sit and watch the animals coming and going. This stay was an amazing experience if you want a real treat. Every little detail was well thought and we were treated like royalty from the moment we arrived at the gates. The food was outstanding as were the staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Wonderful, fabulous and super service and friendly staff. And amazing game viewing at the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights

    When I looked where to stay at Addo I wanted a place that maximized the wildlife without me having to drive anywhere and Gorah did exactly that. We sat at the hotel all day and we experienced the most amazing wildlife at the waterhole. And at the same time Gorah staff exemplary in their service and kindness. The food superb right down to my wife’s diabetic requirements at all times and we were made to feel that nothing was too much.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our guide Andre was excellent All staff very welcoming The water hole is busy all day with animals, only 30 m from deck

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints!

    Everything, it was faultless

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was perfect.

    Unreal location. The game drives are superb. Guides are phenomenal. Such an amazing experience. I would recommend three nights if you can swing it, just to get the best chances of good sightings.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    10
    The most amazing and memorable trip ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This was the most amazing place to stay. Our "tents" were stunning with everything little thing thought of from a fully stocked drinks cabinet to hot water bottles in our beds. The game drives were magnificent. Our guide clearly knew everything he needed to and more, and loved his job. We saw lions, elephants, meerkats, zebra, and much, much more. The coffee and sunset stops were very special. Rugs and hot water bottles on the trucks for the evening were very welcome. The food was magnificent: breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner. Pre-dinner drinks in front of the fire were a good start to the dinner. All the staff were lovely. On our last morning the breakfast room had to be closed due to a lion making a kill nearby but the change of venue was dealt with seamlessly. We went in the SA winter but I would love to return in the summer to see the seasonal differences.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    10
    Simply marvellous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely everything.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain!

    Great lodge with super service and great game drives. Food was delicious. Overnight stay in large tents directly surrounded by animals was great! At the waterhole you see a lot of animals

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great setting and interesting history. Very comfortable accommodation with an amazing restaurant, both from a food and view perspective! Nice game drives and great staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    10
    Everyone must come here, spectacular!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. I can’t think of any complaints I loved everything!!

    Everything was the coolest tent I’ve ever stayed in, most comfy bed, loved the decor, lovely shower and you get to see wild animals walk around. What more could you want!!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    10
    Beautiful place with impeccable service and tons of wildlife!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Initially thought this was way out of budget but once we worked out the three meals and prices of game drives alone we could see where the money was going. I was a little shocked that at this price park fees were not included. Also think it should be made clear what drinks are not included in the cost as we were hit with a bill we weren’t expecting.

    Amazing service and food, every little detail is thought about! Beautiful wildlife and great guide for the game drives with tons of knowledge! Elephants walked straight past our window during lunch and we wish we could have stayed longer.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    10
    Luxury and impeccable service in the heart of Addo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is absolutely nothing that Gorah or the staff could have done to make by stay better.

    Gorah Elephant Camp is absolutely 5-star. The staff are incredible and will go out of their way to give you the best possible stay, the food is amazing (and abundant), the main lodge and the rooms make you feel like you've stepped back in time to a much more luxurious age, and all of this is before the natural beauty of the park and the daily game drives or walks. I cannot recommend this lodge highly enough.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    10
    As good as it gets
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The people throughout the lodge were very professional, friendly and extremely helpful. I was treated like a good friend. This was already my third stay at Gorah, and definitely not my last.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2023

    10
    fantastic place but pricy
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    loved everything about Gorah....our guide was fantastic...an amazing 24 hours

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    10
    The highlight of our travel along Garden Route!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location, fantastic tent - nicely furnished with high quality furniture. Service was truly 5 Stars, we did not miss a thing.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    9.0
    we absolutely loved our stay at Gorah Elephant Camp! Everything was exceptional!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The furthest tent away needs a coffee machine or Bodum and Kettle.

    The Game Reserve, the beautiful accommodation, the food, and the service. The History and all the Artefacts and Antiques as well as the beautiful setting. ❤️

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    10
    worth the indulgence. enjoyed it more than 5star game reserve close by
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    loved it all.

    Cosy feel, transported to another time with the decor- lovely small treats, it’s all in the details. accommodating, without being intrusive. water bottles, nightly notes, kits, mimosa bar, elephant cookies to depart with as a snack what you expect from 5star!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    10
    A luxurious and wonderful adventure
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sleeping in a ‘tent’ (a very spacious, beautiful cabin/tent with all modcoms) looking out at a waterhole with diff animals visiting every day … fantastic jeep trecks, copious mouth-watering meals (esp afternoon teas for me!), lovely friendly staff, the views … Everything in fact!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    10
    The BEST of the best!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    absolutely amazing place! everything is just PERFECT! we stayed in really nice and luxurious places so far, but Gorah was an absolutely exceptional experience. The camp, the tent, the staff, the game drives, the food, everything was just awesome! The Gorah family puts in SO much love and there were so many details that made this stay so special! We had the best time at Gorah Camp and would come back anytime!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2023

    10
    absolutely amazing heaven on earth !!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    10
    the best experience I could have wished for
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing! it was amazing

    the location is incredible, the animals come right up to the huts and restaurant/communal area! the food was amazing and catered really well for veggies too. our tour guide Ashley was so lovely, really knowledgeable about all the animals and birds and even would stop off on our tour for coffee/tea (on the morning drive) and wine/G&T (on the afternoon drive). the reserve only caters for 10/12 huts so on the drives we were lucky enough to be the only ones on some of the tours. overall had the most amazing time and thank you to all the lovely staff who made it so special for us

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Professionalism and superb location. Everything executed to the finest detail...with a smile

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2023

    9.0
    Amazing tented safari experience with first class service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the only ‘problem’ was when sat on the terrace of the main property and at our tent we saw so many animals at the watering hole and pasture in front of the main building (only about 20m away) that the game drives only offered a bit more (but that did include lions)

    Tents incredible - they are not fenced off from Addo (the main building is fenced) so you get elephants eating the grass at your door, walking past a buffalo to get to breakfast. guides knowledgable. staff incredibly polite and helpful food delicious

    Stayed in February 2023

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