Addo Elephant Safari Lodge - Bellevue Forest Reserve

Not what was expected, newly refurb room, problems with toilet, weak water pressure at bason, poor management response, just not value for money, don't pay until you have seen the place !!! Not a good image for South African Tourism

What a great place.... Great rooms (ask for a refurbished one!), great location, exemplary staff and service, and a more than average chance of animal spotting close up. More personal than the larger Game Reserves, and helpful in every way to please.

Her favorite animals are giraffes, so what could be better than a Giraffe Walk? It was her 30th birthday, which I mentioned when booking, and they made it so special! Since it was such an important day for her, they arranged for just the two of us to be on the tour. On top of that, she received a little muffin with a candle, which was such a thoughtful touch! With our guide, Jona, we were lucky to find the giraffes very quickly. The entire experience was incredible! Thanks to Jona’s knowledge and passion for the animals, we felt completely relaxed and safe throughout. He was an amazing ranger—you could really tell how much he loves his job, and it made the experience even better. The giraffes were so close to us, and they are truly beautiful creatures. We loved every moment of it and couldn’t recommend this experience enough!

Scenic view over the area from our luxury tent! Awesome sundown! On the giraffe walk tour we got very close to the animals, that was a great experience. We booked a tour through Addo Elephant National Park which we can recommend as well. The Safari vehicles fit 9 persons which creates a private atmosphere. The guides are passionate, the staff is very friendly, everything is cosy and clean. In the tents it is colder and quite noisy in the nights as you are in nature, the bed can be heated.

Das Bellevue Forest Reserve ist eine sehr schöne Lodge mit super freundlichem Personal. Es hat an nichts gemangelt. Die Guides sind sowohl auf den eigenen Parks als auch im Addo sehr erfahren und kompetent. Die Löwen auf der Jagd waren ganz klar ein Highlight.

I must commend the staff for their exceptional service and helpfulness. The breakfast was average but being served outside on a lovely open deck overlooking the reserve made it special. The accommodation did not meet expectations. The room we were assigned was in need of significant attention. There was a noticeable large defect in the plaster, with an unrepaired crack on the exterior patio. Additionally, the room lacked air conditioning, and although a fan was provided, it was of poor quality, and far more efficient at making noise than providing effective air circulation, especially given that the temperature reached 37°C during the day. The bathroom was also quite dated. The shower featured separate hot and cold taps without a mixer, making it difficult to adjust the water temperature. There was only a small cabinet mirror, with no additional mirror elsewhere. To make matters worse, the toilet had a malfunction and only partially flushed. The front door's lock was ineffective, meaning the door could easily be pulled open even when "locked." Regarding the food, I was disappointed with the evening dinner on both occasions. Considering the price of the dinner, I felt it offered very poor value. There was in addition no beer selection with only one choice of beer - small cans of a local craft lager, which were expensive and not to my taste. Unfortunately, my overall experience was less than satisfactory.