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Hitgeheim Country Lodge
Hitgeheim Country Lodge is situated on an eco-reserve in the heart of the malaria-free Sundays River Valley, only minutes from the Addo Elephant National Park. On arrival, you are warmly welcomed into this place of peace and tranquillity. The stylishly appointed chalets offer extra-length beds draped in romantic mosquito nets (not included in Luxury Family Rooms) with crisp white percale linen. Luxurious bathrooms, outdoor showers and private wooden decks with breathtaking views invite you to relax and unwind completely. Awake to the haunting cries of the fish-eagles, residents of the Sundays River below the veranda of your chalet
Area Info
Hitgeheim Country Lodge is well situated in the Eastern Cape which features one of the best climates in the country and is close to the well-known Addo Elephant Park and other Big 5 Game Reserves.
The name Hitgeheim is derived from our surname Hitge - "Home or place of the Hitge Family" - German, in Dutch it's known as "Big Secret", hence Addo's luxurious secret. The Hitge family relocated to Addo from Oudtshoorn in 1990 and purchased this 238-hectare property of pristine Uitenhage Bushveld in 1999 with the vision of developing an exclusive thatched lodge.
It took them nearly two years to finalize the building plans and another two years to complete the first 4 of the now 8 chalets. During their final year of construction, they started training local unemployed people in the hospitality industry.
The most successful candidates were employed by Hitgeheim Country Lodge. This led to more in-house training courses at Hitgeheim.
The Hitge family prides themselves on putting something back into the community through training and supporting local charity organisations. Hitgeheim Country Lodge opened its doors in October 2003 and the rest is history.
Units and Rooms
Superior King Room
Guests: 2
Individual free-standing Superior Room with King-size bed and full en-suite bathroom. The room is slightly secluded for privacy, offering panoramic views from private balconies and outdoor showers. Can not accommodate children.
Superior King / Twin Room
Guests: 2
Individual free-standing Superior Room with either King size or two Twin beds and full en-suite bathroom. The room is slightly secluded for privacy, offering panoramic views from private balconies and outdoor showers. Can not accommodate children.
Luxury Room
Guests: 2
Freestanding Luxury Room with either a King size or two Twin beds and full en-suite bathroom. The rooms offer panoramic views from private balconies and outdoor showers. Can not accommodate children.
Luxury Family King / Twin Room
Guests: 3
Max Adults: 2
Luxury Family Room with a King size bed that can be converted to two Twin beds on request. An additional pull-out sofa bed for a child under 12 years can be added upon request. Rooms offer spectacular views, bathtub and outdoor shower
Luxury Family Suite
Guests: 3
The Luxury Family Suite consists of one bedroom with either King size or Twin beds, offering a private plunge pool, a separate bathroom, and a separate bedroom with a single bed, ensuite, to accommodate a 3rd person.
Superior De Lux
Guests: 2
Individual free-standing Superior De Lux room with King size bed and Private Pool. The room is slightly secluded for privacy, offering panoramic views from private balconies, pool and outdoor showers. Can not accommodate children.
Luxury Family King Room
Guests: 3
Max Adults: 2
Luxury Family Room with a King size bed. An additional pull-out sofa bed for a child under 12 years can be added upon request. Rooms offer spectacular views, bathtubs and outdoor showers.
Garden Cottage One Bedroom
Guests: 2
Garden Cottage with a Queen-sized bed. Rooms offer spectacular views, outdoor shared Braai and swimming pool facilities. inside the unit is a Shower and a kitchen stocked with the necessities.
