Zuurberg Mountain Village Hotel

Addo Eastern Cape - South Africa

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Zuurberg Mountain Village Hotel Accommodation

The Zuurberg Manor
Encompassed by beautiful gardens, the original manor rooms offer guests the comfort and space to unwind and relax.
The Zuurberg Manor is the original part of the hotel dating back to 1861. It is comprised of 9 spacious rooms, 5 of which are family suites.
Each room has a full bathroom with shower and bath, mini-bar and private patio with spectacular views. Conveniently situated near the lounge, dining areas and the swimming pool, the manor rooms will encourage you to break free from your busy routine and soak up the beautiful surroundings.

The Zuurberg Village
The more discernable traveller can treat themselves to one of our Edwardian Village Cottages. The Cottages are arranged so that one can enjoy both the spectacular mountains and valley views.
Each cottage boasts 2 private patios on the east and west side of the unit, ideal for magical sunrise and sunsets. Reserved for adults, The Zuurberg Village features black-wood floors, climate control, under-floor heating in the bathroom, a freestanding bath and an indoor and outdoor hot and cold shower.

Zuurberg Mountain Village Hotel Facilities

The Lounge is a gracious rom with high ceilings dominated by an immense stone fireplace with classic indigenous wooden furniture typical of the period. Aperitifs can be enjoyed around a log fire on cool winter evenings.
The Cycad, the hotel's main dining area is enhanced by several features - the counter hand-crafted by the 1820 Settlers, fireplaces & French doors leading to the pool where alfresco dining may be enjoyed on balmy summer nights.
Woodifields Bar, named after the engineer of the Zuurberg Pass, is one of the few remaining genuine English pubs in the country, where refreshments can be enjoyed in a relaxing atmosphere.

Hotel Leisure Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, kiddies playground area, pool table, game drives, hiking trails, bird watching and horse trails.

WILDLIFE AND ACTIVITIES
Mountain zebra, eland, kudu, bushbuck, duiker, red hartebeest and other endemic game of the area can be encountered as well as prolific birdlife - the Forest Weaver and Knysna Loerie to name a few.
Rhino can be viewed at Darlington Dam after a rugged 4x4 trail. From indigenous riverine forests to mountain fynbos the Greater Addo Park, including the Zuurberg Mountains, protects some of the last remaining vegetation of the region.

Elephant Back Safaris
Elephant Back Safaris is located 30 minutes from the Hotel. Enjoy an elephant ride and guided walk as you follow the elephants as they behave in their natural habitat.
You might even see these Gentle Giants swim as you go past the watering hole. The ultimate elephant experience.

Horse riding trails
Horse riding trails are offered in the Zuurberg section of the Addo Park only 500 meters from the Hotel. Enjoy a 1 hour, 3 hour or 5 hour trail; both beginners and experienced riders are both welcome.

The Wilderness Trail
The Wilderness Trail is a full day 4x4 trail through the remote areas of the Addo Park. This trail offers spectacular "untouched" scenery as you go through 5 biomes.
A must for someone that enjoys awesome views and has a keen sense for 4x4 adventures.

Amakhala Game Reserve
Amakhala Game Reserve is located 90 minutes from the Hotel. Day visitors are offered a big-five game experience. The program is an afternoon / evening program including a game drive through the reserve, a river cruise on the bushman's river with cheese and wine and a 3 course Boma dinner.

Schotia Safaris
Schotia Safaris is approximately 1 hour from the Hotel and offers a great experience, which includes 2 game drives in open game viewers on the reserve and a tasty Boma dinner. If lion sightings are on the top of your list, then Schotia Safaris is a must.

Zuurberg's Guided Walking Trails
Zuurberg’s Guided walking trails are done by qualified guides and usually last for two hours followed by refreshments. During the walk you are likely to see an assortment of antelope, zebra and wildebeests.

How To Get To Zuurberg Mountain Village Hotel

From Port Elizabeth
Take the N2 towards Grahamstown. You will pass the entrance to Blue Water Bay and you will see the Coega project on your left hand side.
You will see the exit for the R335 (Motherwell / Markman) on your left hand side. Please turn left and continue with this road.
You will come to the small town called ADDO. Please continue with the road, you will go across a railway crossing. You will travel a further 10 km till you see our turnoff on your left hand.
You will turn left onto a gravel road and travel a further 16 km till you reach the hotel. If you go past the entrance to the Addo Elephant National Park, then please turn back.

From Cradock
Take the N10 towards Paterson. At Paterson you would turn right onto the R342, you will continue on this road for the next 24km.
You will drive past the entrance to the ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK.You will see a sign on your right hand side saying "Zuurberg". You will turn right here onto a gravel road and travel a further 16 km till you reach the hotel.

From East London and Grahamstown
Take the N2 towards Port Elizabeth. Follow the road until you see the N10 turn off. Please turn right here as you will drive past SCHOTIA SAFARIS and continue towards Paterson.
At Paterson you would turn left onto the R342. You will continue on this road for the next 24km. You will drive past the entrance to the ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK.
You will see our entrance on your right hand side. You will turn right onto a gravel road and travel a further 16 km till you reach the hotel.

From Graaff-Reinet
Take the R75 towards Port Elizabeth, pass Janseville. Take the Kirkwood turnoff, drive down the main street, at the bottom you reach a 4 way stop.
Turn right, pass Summerdale and Sunlands and continue to reach a T-junction and turn left to follow the road for approximately 8 km.
There will be a sign on the left saying "Zuurberg". Turn left at the sign and follow the road up the Mountain Pass for 16km to the Hotel.

From Oudtshoorn (via Langkloof)
Take the R62 towards Uniondale on the way to Aventuur. Passing through Joubertina and Kareedow towards Humansdorp. Take the N2 towards Port Elizabeth and follow our directions (above) from Port Elizabeth.

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