Hitgeheim Country Lodge

A beautiful place to get away. Friendly Staff and lodge is beautiful. Definitely a return visit. But would like to recommend some changes to the menu especially Breakfast, 3 items to chose from became a bit boring after 2 days, Some supper meals were sumptuous, but also a bit boring after 2 nights, cold soup always served as a starter. Chicken Breasts would also have been tastier if they were tenderised. Overall a pleasant stay.

Thank you to the entire staff who made our stay at this hotel perfect. The food is absolutely excellent and the view incredible! We also went on a tour of Addo with the hotel guide and he took his time to find the elephants...we will definitely return to the hotel.Thanks again!

Absolutely amazing weekend away.The rooms are luxurious and will meet your every need. From the outside shower to the curtained bed overlooking a breathtaking view, you feel pampered the moment you step into the room.Our dinner was delicious and the waiters were so friendly and helpful.Archie and his team will make sure you have an amazing stay.Definitely a huge recommendation from me!

We absolutely loved it at Hitgeheim. The entire lodge feels very cozy and homey which made us feel right at home.The rooms are very big with a terrace overlooking the stunning nature of the area. The bathroom hosts and indoor and outdoor shower where you can enjoy the views first thing in the morning.We also did the Addo Park Safari via Hitgeheim and it was great. We would absolutely recommend this over going on our own. The staff is amazing. Super friendly and courteous. The food was delicious. We would definitely recommend this place for a great Safari stay.

Nice lodges, nice safaris (Addo and Schotia) and friendly waiters and housekeeping. A dreadful manager though and a strange, 'colonial' atmosphere, with an almost submissive attitude of part of the staff towards their 'superiors'.Payment with creditcard, with a tablet instead of a cartreader, didn't succeed because of poor WiFi. Payment by PIN was no option, was repeatedly mentioned. After struggling for about an hour, trying 3 creditcards, the manager (Archie) popped up and started shouting at us ('I'm the boss'), while staring at one of the children. He suggested that we scammed them and demanded to make copys of the front and back of the 3 creditcards, which we obviously refused, or otherwise he wouldn't let us leave. Finally, after asking again, there turned out to be a card machine and payment succeeded immediatly (probably with some transaction costs for Hitgeheim). A very unpleasent experience. Other visitors had the same experience (Google review 2 months ago), but evidently this hasn't led to a change of procedure; worrying.

One of the most peaceful and beautiful places we’ve ever stayed at. The service was amazing and the food was delicious.

We had an exquisit and excellent stay at Hitgeheim. Service and hospitality are great. The lodge is located on top of a hill in the middle of the vast citrus plantations near the Addo Elephant National Park. The park is a 25 minute drive away. Accomodation was spacious and did not let anything missing. We treated ourselves with two excellent dinners and enjoyed the view and serenity of this remarkable place. The staff was awesome and I want to thank especially Christo and Edwyn for their great hospitality. To mention is that there is some gravel to pass to get there. A 4-by-4 might not be really necessary but certainly helps.

My husband and I celebrated our 1st anniversary at Hitgeheim Country Lodge, and what an incredible experience. Hitgeheim is the most beautiful eco-reserve, which is only minutes away from the Addo Elephant National Park.Our luxury chalet was stylishly furnished and came with its own private wooden deck and outdoor shower, that looked out onto the citrus orchards and countryside. We were able to explore the property, enjoy a candle-lit dinner, as well as breakfast out on the deck, and simply take in the beautiful scenery around us.Definitely worth the visit.

I can’t say enough about how great our stay is at Hitgeheim. Not only have the staff been super nice and helpful, but they have been accommodating our family dietary needs without skipping a beat; have a super game driver (Saul) who takes you to Addo and knows the ins and outs; the facility is top quality; Cristo and Randel are hands-on and wonderful; Edwin was a great waiter, so friendly and pleasant; and Archie, the owner (wow), has taken such great care of us, with personal attention and welcoming.I actually broke down (tire blew) on the way in, and Archie immediately dispatched a team to fetch us and helped get the car serviced so that my family and I could feel safe, secure, and get right on with our holiday stay. I mean, this is top-notch service, with care, concern, and a smile. Thanks to you all!

This place ia a little piece of heaven. Beautiful breath taking views. So tranquil and relaxing in stunning rooms. The staff are genuinely friendly and will go above and beyond to make you comfortable and do everything to make your wishes possible. Martha is a gem. The food is absolutely delicious.Stephen our tour guide to Addo Park was funny, interesting and oh so patient with our group. A huge thank you for a brilliant stay. Highly recommended.