Gorah Lodge, Eastern Cape

The incomparable thrill of quietly observing a passing herd of elephant while being served tea on the verandah of a stately Colonial manor house is the stuff of dreams and legends - at Gorah it’s an everyday occurrence. This exclusive safari lodge recaptures the romantic mystique of authentic safari of centuries past - the awesome natural world of Africa merged with colonial nostalgia and modern sophistication to deliver an unforgettably unique 5 star adventure. Gorah is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

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Accommodation
Sheltered beneath thatched canopies, Gorah’s 11 tented suit are luxurious and spacious, recalling the golden era of safari in the early 1900s, and enhanced with the fine comforts and excellence associated with Hunter properties.  

Each luxury tent has an en-suite bathroom with shower, an interior relaxation area and a private deck offering panoramic views across the endless savannah plains. Other facilities include solar-powered lights, ceiling fans and in-house communication between the tents and the Main House.

Facilities
The Gorah House
Two dining rooms with views of the Addo plains offer a unique cuisine experience, while the two lounges allow for absolute relaxation each with a fire place and heaters placed in corners of the patio area for those colder winter nights or cooler summer evenings. A library with a classic collection of books all donated by guests all over the world to Gorah, are available for absolute reading pleasure. Various sun decks, porches, one with a waterhole in the front of the main porch and patios complete the tranquillity of the lodge, while a Curio shop caters for exclusive Gorah gifts.

The Boma Area
Relax in the main boma area at the swimming pool and sun tanning decks while escaping from the hot summer sun. Various outdoor dining and cooking facilities will also enhance a superb dining experience at Gorah

The Gate & Waiting Room & Guest Parking
A luxury waiting room is situated at the Gorah private gate to facilitate orientation, and check-in. Guest car park is located at the lodge inside the elephant fencing and is protected from game by an electric fence.

Game Viewing Vehicles
4 game viewing Landcruisers with qualified rangers and guides are available at all times, however guest may, at a fee also request a private vehicle. Gorah will also facilitate vehicles for exclusive photographic opportunities on request, complete with an expert guide.

Guided Bush Walks
Enjoy bush walks, horseback riding trails and open vehicle game drives with qualified rangers and guides, or a simply laze at the poolside with a novel from the library, this new and exciting game experience perfectly compliments your Garden Route adventure.

Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in all public areas of the lodge

Dining
Right from the start, when you come inside the house after a late game drive, the magic surrounds you.

Soft candle light and lanterns in all the corners put a soft layer of romance on the whole house and the mood is set for a brilliant night. Be welcomed back to warm up at the fireplace in winter or open veranda doors all around in summer and let us pamper you with some luxury in the bush. For dinner you may choose between a heartwarming soup or a more solid starter. As a refreshment we serve our home made granita to prepare you for the highlight of the meal. For your main course we offer the choice of a creation with red meat, one with white meat or fish and a vegetarian option. Round your meal off with a delicate dessert or our cheese platter. We invite you to get cozy in front of the fire place with a drink and gaze in to the flames until they dazzle you to sleep.

The verandah at the front of the colonial Gorah house is overlooking the waterhole and the whole plane behind it.

Enchanting scenes of animals trekking close for a drink and a cooling bath at the waterhole might keep you entertained for your “out of Africa” alfresco dining. Feel the winds sweeping over the plains, offering you refreshment while you lay back and enjoy. Our lunch platters are adapted to the setting and offer a variety of dishes for your own salad composition. The comfortable sofas on the veranda invite you for prime game viewing in highest luxury all day long. Lay back and feel at home.

Getting there 
The 5 000 hectare private concession is located deep in the heart of the Addo Elephant National Park, 70km north-east of the Eastern Cape coastal city of Port Elizabeth, the nearest centre with a major airport.

By Road: Travel east on the N2 from Port Elizabeth. Do not take the R335 to Addo. Bypass Colchester, continuing on the N2 (which becomes the N10) towards Paterson and Cradock. 4km after this intersection turn left at the Gorah Elephant Camp information sign into the Addo Heights Road (gravel) and continue for 9km. The Gorah Gate will be on your right.

By Air: Charter flights are available from all major centres, including PlettenbergBay, with a twenty minute transfer between the landing strip and the Lodge. There are also frequent scheduled flights directly into Port Elizabeth from all major centres in South Africa. Both rental car and road transfers are readily available for the 70km drive from the airport to Gorah. Gorah is 300km (3 hours by car) from its sister hotels, Hunter’s Country House and Tsala Treetop Lodge, and a 2 hour 20 minute flight from Marataba Safari Company in the Limpopo Province, making the option of a package holiday exceptionally viable and attractive.

GPS Co-ordinates
S33 33' 05''  E025 51' 30''