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Happy Jackal Guest House is a 4 star graded B&B offering Colchester accommodation in 6 guest rooms.
Big Five Game-viewing on our doorstep. Visit the Addo Elephant Park, just a short distance away, in our open game viewing vehicle with our experienced game ranger. Easily reached from the N2, Happy Jackal Guest House is in the perfect spot for game, river or coastal activities. Extensive lawns stretch down to the riverside while unspoilt, natural bush is the habitat of kudu on the opposite banks.
Port Elizabeth and its airport is only half an hour away and in the opposite direction, the historic, university town of Grahamstown would take the traveler a mere 45 minutes. The Happy Jackal is therefore in the perfect position for a wealth of day trips.
This river lodge offers a choice of 6 luxurious en-suite rooms, 5 of which have stunning river views. Guests may choose from ground floor rooms with private entrances or impressively large thatched upstairs rooms each with its own private deck.
All beds are of the highest quality and dressed with percale linen. Each room has Persian rugs, flat-screen TV with satellite, free wi-fi, ceiling fans, safe, bar fridge, hairdryer and complimentary soaps. The rooms are serviced daily.
Breakfasts cater to all tastes and include English and Health breakfasts. Home-made bread, marmalades and jams and, of course, our own blend of strong filter coffee always feature. Dinners are available at an additional cost.
We have our own Ranger and an open Game Viewer for our guests that offers a full day tour to Addo Elephant National Park, which includes your park fee, a packed lunch and a great Safari, at an extra cost.
We also do a Sunset Boat River Cruise at an extra fee, which includes a Finger Supper (enough not to still go out for dinner afterwards).
Game drives and Safaris at nearby Game Parks and private game reserves.
Trips and tours arranged for elephant-back safaris, or horse-back safaris.
Spacious dining room that opens out onto thatched lapa
Fishing rods - the river abounds with fish.
Beach towels and umbrellas on request
Viewing deck on the river bank and steps down to our floating jetty
Take our steady, 2-man canoe out on the river, complete with lifejackets .
Boats can be hired locally - take a cruise up river - birds and river and sky.
Swimming and water sports - the river is tidal - safe and clean, with nothing to bite you
Extensive first-aid box
Walking is safe around the village and further afield e.g. The Woody Cape Reserve and dunes
The river mouth is breathtakingly beautiful, park and walk across the dunes to beaches that stretch for miles and miles! Pure bliss.
Addo Elephant National Park is only 2km away - elephant sightings guaranteed. It has a restaurant and super gift shop too.
Trips and tours can be arranged for: horse riding in the hills; seeing elephant from horseback or elephant back; adventure trails: Health Spa and more
Port Elizabeth and the city lights is only 30 minutes away - cinemas, casino, seafood restaurants, dolphinarium, whale-watching, day cruises, etc.
Friendly pub down the road
Great selection of reading material in our double volume lounge.
Airport shuttles can be arranged (Port Elizabeth Airport).
Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.
Lovely river facing room with en-suite bathroom with a shower. All beds are of the highest quality and dressed with percale linen. Each room has Persian rugs, flat-screen TV with satellite, free wi-fi, ceiling fans, safe, bar fridge, hairdryer and complimentary soaps. The rooms are serviced daily.;
Qty: 3
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
Beautiful large bedroom with river view and a full en-suite bathroom and a balcony. All beds are of the highest quality and dressed with percale linen. Each room has Persian rugs, flat-screen TV with satellite, free wi-fi, ceiling fans, safe, bar fridge, hairdryer and complimentary soaps. The rooms are serviced daily.;
Qty: 2
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
This room has three single beds and has a garden view plus en-suite bathroom with a shower. All beds are of the highest quality and dressed with percale linen. Each room has Persian rugs, flat-screen TV with satellite, free wi-fi, ceiling fans, safe, bar fridge, hairdryer and complimentary soaps. The rooms are serviced daily.;
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 3 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
8 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified review
What a wonderful place to stay. Liz and Peter are excellent hosts and you feel more like a part of the family than just guests. Liz's springbok pie and Peter's fresh bread are to die for. Thanks also for booking all our excursions Liz! We will certainly come back to The Happy Jackal. FIVE Stars in our opinion!!
February 2018
Andrew (Limoges, France)
Verified review
Stayed for two nights to visit the Addo NP on what was otherwise a business trip. This is an excellent guesthouse, with friendly owners who will go out of their way to provide a good service to their visitors. A great location near the new Addo South Gate , a peaceful setting and wonderful views from the well furnished bedrooms. I would definitely recommend this guesthouse to individuals and families alike.
October 2017
patrick (bristol, uk)
Child policyChildren by arrangement only.
Closest airport(s)Port Elizabeth Airport - 40km
Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00
Payment methods accepted by the propertyMastercard, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com
Listed on SA-Venues.com since November 2007
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