Happy Jackal Guest House

Big Five game-viewing on our doorstep makes the Happy Jackal the perfect choice of luxurious accommodation. This river lodge lies on the banks of the beautiful Sundays River and only 2 km from the Addo Elephant national Park. Easily reached from the N2 it is a choice spot for game, coastal or river activities.Extensive lawns stretch down to the Happy Jackal jetty while unspoilt, natural bush is the habitat of kudu, nyala and bushbuck on the opposite banks. Port Elizabeth and its airport are only half an hour away, and in the opposite direction the historic, university town of Grahamstown would take the traveller a mere 45 minutes.We offer a choice of 6 luxurious rooms, 5 of which enjoy stunning river views. Guests may choose from ground floor rooms opening onto private patios and the riverbank or impressively large , thatched upstairs rooms, one of which has its own thatched deck. Breakfasts cater to all tastes and include both a full English and Health breakfast. Home-made jams and preserves, pancakes, muffins and bread freshly baked each morning are to be found on your table. Packed lunches, picnic baskets and evening meals are by arrangement. Evening meals are three-course, candlelit, personally prepared suppers. Good food, good wine, good company!Your hosts Liz and Peter will plan and book your game drives, safaris and boat trips, offering guidance and suggestions to ensure your stay is a memorable one.The Happy Jackal offers Addo Accommodation with a choice of six luxurious double en-suite rooms, five with stunning river views, one of the garden and a short distance form Addo National Elephant Park.Guests may choose from ground-floor rooms with private entrances and garden patios, or impressively large and comfortable thatched upstairs rooms, each of which has its own outside thatched deck?Ǫ All rooms enjoy upmarket facilities.Recline in the spacious, double-volume lounge, well-stocked with a collection of interesting books.Enjoy a game of chess or a board game by the cosy open fireplace on those chilly winter evenings. The Happy Jackal has a no-smoking policy for indoors.On fine, calm mornings take time to enjoy at leisure, a full English or a healthily alternative breakfast outdoors, whilst watching the antics of our resident Egyptian geese and hoopoes. Stroll with your coffee down the rolling lawns to the water??s edge and plan your day.Delicious evening meals and packed lunches will be provided on request and will always include a variety of home-grown salads and vegetables. Home-baked bread, pastries and pies; home-cured gammons; home-made preserves will often appear alongside a variety of game dishes.

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Address

5 Riverside Drive, Riverside Park, Colchester, Eastern Cape, 6175, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Telephone

(041) 468 0943

Website

www.happyjackal.co.za