SOUTH AFRICA OUTDOORS
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Koffylaagte Game Lodge
Tel/Fax: +27 (0) 498369188 www.koffylaagtegamelodge.co.za Awarded TGCSA dual-grading status. We now enjoy 4 star “Superior” full board status and 3 star “Highly Recommende” Self-Catering status. The Eastern
Cape region of South Africa is home to an abundance of flora and
The reserve lies at the foot
of the Karoo Mountain Belt, located between the World Heritage site of
Baviaanskloof and the second largest national park in South Africa, the “Addo
Elephant Park”. Koffylaagte
is home to a wealth of wild life, including 22 species of Southern African
antelope, zebra and white rhinoceros as well as a rich variety of other land
mammals such as monkeys, baboons, warthogs, bush pig, black-backed jackals,
bat-eared fox, ant bear, porcupine, civet cat, meerkat,mongoose etc – the list
is endless. The area also boasts a wide variety of bird species, water fowl,
game birds and birds of prey such as the majestic Marshall Eagle have been
spotted in the reserve. This visual feast of wildlife is presented against an amazing backdrop of the Eastern Cape’s natural flora.
Set in a natural botanical garden of succulents,
aloes, euphorbias, the reserve also boasts some of the country’s protected
plant species such as the Cycad and Elephant’s Foot that date back thousands
of years.
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Set up in the heart of the Little Karoo, you will find
Koffylaagte Game
Traveling on the R75 from the coastal city of Port Elizabeth towards the historical settlers town of Graaff-Reinet, Koffylaagte is situated mid-way between these two locations and is roughly a 90 minutes drive from the Port Elizabeth airport.
In keeping with the minimalistic, modern Africa theme of their boutique hotel in Port Elizabeth, the owners have decorated the lodges again in a simple yet tasteful style reflecting the rich heritage of the Karoo region and African continent. Accommodation capacity has been restricted to ensure the necessary escape from the daily hustle and bustle for our guests and to provide a background of immense comfort, personal touch and attention to detail.
The 14 bedroomed accommodation capacity is therefore spread between three elegantly furnished safari tents with private viewing decks, a hunting lodge consisting of 3 luxury rooms with 2 other bedrooms that share a bathroom, two two-bedroomed self-catering units, and a bush camp with 2 permanent en-suite tents and communal tented kitchen/dining area, which will provide the most discerning guest with a variety of accommodation choices as well as space and privacy at all times.
Each unit comprises a master bedroom with a king size bed and a second bedroom with two single beds. There is also a comfortable living room with sofas and a six-seater dining table. The kitchens are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven and stove and also provide cooking utensils, cutlery and china. These units are perfect for families or couples wishing to have a some privacy.
Hunting lodge
The hunting lodge has a fully kitted kitchen, bar, indoor braai (barbeque) and a ten-seater dining table, as well as a games room with a pool table and cable TV. The lodge has retained its original character with the various trophies that are on display. The lodge can be hired for full board guest use of self-catering for a large group
Nyala Valley Safari Tents
These units are perfect for couples wishing to experience the serenity and beauty of the African bush, whilst experiencing absolute comfort and luxury.
Bush Camp Site
There is also a lapa
with camp fire, a communal undercover dining area and bush kitchen. Hot water,
gas refrigerator, heating units in the tents and an electric generator are
available at the tented camp. It is a great experience for a father-and-son weekend or family getaway. |
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fauna.
Five of the seven floral biomes (namely the Coastal Forest, Savannah, Karoo,
Highland and Fynbos) converge here, creating a rich and diverse floral
wonderland. This region, in
addition to being malaria-free, provides some of the finest
game viewing areas in South Africa!.
Lodge,
a private game reserve located 130km south-west of Port Elizabeth. 
The
original farmhouse has been converted into two 2-bedroomed self-catering units.
The
Hunting Lodge consists of three luxury, en-suite bedrooms and two other rooms
with a shared bathroom. 
Overlooking
the breathtaking Nyala Valley, you will find the Nyala Valley Safari Tents.
These three elegantly furnished units, with their private wooden decks, offer
unsurpassed game viewing, tranquillity and privacy, yet are situated a mere 150m
from the main lodge dwellings. 
There
are two double luxury permanent tents all designed with en-suite bathrooms.