Hopewell Lodge | Game Lodges & Resorts Kenton-on-Sea

Hopewell Lodge is an exclusive luxury hideaway on a private African game reserve in South Africa's beautiful Eastern Cape. The luxurious lodge nestled in the hillside hosts up to 6 guests and overlooks the wildlife reserve, a reclaimed Eden in a once remote wilderness.

Hopewell is situated 40 minutes drive from Port Elizabeth airport, in malaria free coastal valley bushveld. It is the ideal destination for those seeking privacy, exclusivity, both tranquillity and adventure. Hopewell hosts up to six guests ensuring a tailor made experience that exceeds your expectation of an unforgettable stay.

Guests enjoy the exclusivity of the 8000-acre authentic African- bush nature reserve. The secluded, spacious lodge, overlooking a panoramic landscape is open aired and light, with thatch insulating against the African summer heat. The interior designed living area is comfortably furnished in a classic safari style combined with a contemporary feel, with a fire place strategically positioned which warms against the winter chill. The stylish lounge and dining room leads to a wooden deck with spectacular views of a water hole and lush valleys in the distance. Upstairs hosts an intimate recreation area and our three elegant bedrooms are all equipped with en-suite bathrooms all with views of the bush. A short walk from the main lodge is a secluded plunge pool overlooking the unspoiled verdant indigenous fores for those hot summer days.

Hopewell Private Game reserve is home to an abundance of flora and fauna including over 285 species of birds, a herd of elephant, rhino, hippo, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, a variety of antelope and other indigenous species, all this is consistent with a balanced ecosystem. A visit to Hopewell will leave you relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to book your return visit.

"I am a person who loves words and loves to write and Hopewell has filled me with silence and peace and left me speechless."

Barbara Geary

Hopewell lies at the eastern end of the famous Garden Route, providing an ideal home base from which to explore the Eastern Cape.

Activities available on the reserve range from game drives and nature walks, mountain biking and archery, bird watching from three hides situated around the property, sundowners in a tree house or simply relax by the pool or at the lodge where friendly staff are ready to attend to your every need. In the surrounding areas you will find an abundance of activities to enrich your stay these include the Indian ocean resorts and magnificent beaches of Kenton-on-Sea and Port Alfred.

The Addo Elephant park lies a mere 35 minutes away or you could try your hand at horseback riding, boating, fishing, whale watching and trail hiking to name a few. For those seeking a variety of treatments , a massage therapist /beautician can be arranged with prior notice.

For the enthusiastic golfer the Royal Port Alfred and (Gary Player designed) Fish River Sun Golf Courses are within an hour´s drive away. The Hopewell staff can assist in booking and transport arrangements and offer guidance to the best activity to suit individuals, groups or family.

Our in-house chef will ensure that every meal you experience at Hopewell will be a memorable one. The secret to our culinary success lies in the fact that only the best, freshest and most wholesome ingredients go into the preparation of our dishes.

Either before or after a morning game drive, traditional full English and continental breakfasts are served on the main deck, this will be the perfect start to the day.

Lunches are served on the main deck and every effort is made to incorporate local flavours, textures and colours into the dishes, select a bottle of fine South African wine from our cellar or choose a beverage of your choice from the fully stocked bar area.

No two meals at Hopewell are the same and dinner will be no exception, our chef prepares a variety of dishes never wandering far from true South African style and taste, ranging from a sizzling barbeque to a five course meal.

Venues range from the traditional boma dinner under the stars , fine dinning in our dinning room or weather permitting , a four course bush dinner under a majestic lantern lit septee tree on the reserve , a once in a lifetime experience.

For those seeking a more private and romantic dining arrangements, let our staff set a table for two at a location of your choice.

Address
Near Kenton On Sea
Eastern Cape
6191

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Directions
From Port Elizabeth Airport (70 km)
•Leave the airport and turn left at the traffic circle
•Continue over the railway line to Heugh Rd and turn right at the traffic lights.
•Continue straight until you get to the last set of traffic lights at the bottom of the hill. This is a T-junction.
•Turn left and follow the N2 towards Grahamstown for about 53 km
•Turn onto the R72 signposted to Port Alfred.
•Continue for 17 km and turn right at the Hopewell sign
By air:
From Johannesburg and Cape town International Airports, daily connections fly to Port Elizabeth regional airport. Transfers to and from the lodge can be arranged.