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583 Originally built in 1856, the Gorah House is a national monument, fully restored to reflect the grace and glory of those times with elegant period furnishings instilling an ambience of comfort and opulence. Ensconced in armchairs around the original fireplaces of the welcoming, comfy lounges, stories of the day's adventures unfold. After a game drive or walk, retreat into a romantic tented suite - your private bushveld early 1900 safari sanctuary. Sheltered beneath thatched canopies, Gorah's 11 tented suites are luxurious and spacious, with en suite bathrooms with shower. Each tent has an interior relaxation area and a private deck offering panoramic views of savannah plains. WHYWE LIKE IT The incomparable thrill of quietly observing a passing herd of elephant while being served tea on the verandah of a stately Colonial manor house recapturing the romantic mystique of authentic safari of centuries past, is the stuff of dreams and legends - at Gorah it's an everyday occurrence. Gorah is a member of Relais & Chateaux South Africa, Addo BEST TIME TO GO May to August HOWTOGETTHERE Nearest International Airport: Port Elizabeth Transfer: by air to Scotia landing strip 30 mins and road 20 mins or air to Port Elizabeth and road 70km Transfer Vehicle: light plane and luxury air conditioned vehicle SAFARIS Driving, walking. After a delicious breakfast, guests can either enjoy a game drive ( 6 per vehicle) or a walk in the malaria- free 14k hectare Addo park. A walk with elephants can also be arranged. WILDLIFEYOUMAY SEE Surrounding Gorah we have the densest population of elephants in the world, along with lion, buffalo, antelope, small game, hyena, ostrich, kudu, eland, 320 recorded bird species and black rhino. LOCALACTIVITIES Whale and dolphin watching Beautiful, unspoilt beaches, with warm, safe bathing Woody Cape Nature Reserve Percy Fitzpatrick's Grave Bushmen Paintings Historical Boer, British and African Battle fields Mountain Zebra Park Farm tours in the Sundays River valley Arts & Crafts route Addo Polo Club FACILITIES Swimming pool, library, restaurant, laundry, ceiling fans, solar powered lights in – house communications between tents, 2 dining rooms, 2 lounges, various sun decks, porches and patios, curio shop, waterhole in front of the main porch ACCOMMODATION Total 11 thatched safari tents, all en suite UNIQUEACCOMMODATION INFO 5 star luxury, en suite bathroom and shower, interior relaxation area with a private deck WHYWE LIKE THE ROOMS Gorah's luxurious tents, overlooking the expansive savannah, offer an insight to the drama of the bush. The soft subtle textures of the surrounding countryside is reflected in the early 1900 décor with the elegance of a bygone era, shielded thatch canopy and private deck make for a truly memorable stay. BOOKING INFO Reservations Manager: Natalie Byrnes Email: res@ hunterhotels. com Tel: + 27 ( 0) 44 501 1111 Fax: + 27 ( 0) 44 501 1100 SEASON Low Season: May – August High Season: January – April, October – December CANCELLATION POLICY 30- 7 days prior to arrival 25% fee 6- 4 days prior to arrival 50% fee 4- 0 days prior to arrival 100% fee Gorah Elephant Camp ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK ?? SOUTHAFRICA 58 Addo 539 Gorah Elephant Camp MANAGEMENT General Manager: Malcolm Peacock Tel: + 27 ( 0) 42 235 1123/ 4 Email: gmgorah@ hunterhotels. com PAYMENT Cash, cheque, bank transfer, credit cards AVERAGESTAY 3 nights Room Prices PPPN: between US$ 350 and US$ 450 AWARDS & ACCOLADES Conde Nast Traveler's Hot List 2nd In Sa's Top 100 Restaurants, Game Lodge Category Green Leaf Foundation Silver Award – For Environmental Consideration 2008 3 12 5 4 PARKING MAIN LODGE RECEPTION * DINING BOMA Gorah POOL 9 10 8 7 6 11 WATERHOLE Lion in front of Gorah Manor House 3 Interior of suite Elephants at the watering hole South Africa |