The incomparable thrill of quietly observing a passing herd of elephant while being served tea on the verandah of a stately Colonial manor house is the stuff of dreams and legends - at Gorah it’s an everyday occurrence. This exclusive Big Five, malaria - free private concession and safari lodge recaptures the romantic mystique of authentic safari of centuries past - the awesome natural world of Africa merged with colonial nostalgia and modern sophistication to deliver an unforgettably unique 5 star adventure. Gorah is a member of Relais & Chateaux

The Addo Elephant National Park and the region’s climate is pleasantly temperate with an annual rainfall of 450mm occurring throughout the year. Winters are chilly and summers are warm to hot. Days of sunshine are plentiful at Gorah. Although the weather is generally moderate, it is advisable to have a warm jacket, especially for game drives in open vehicles. Although charging facilities can be made available at Gorah, it is advisable to bring fully charged video camera batteries, shaver batteries, etc. Mobile phone reception is virtually non-existent.

Travel East on N2 from Port Elizabeth through Colchester, then take N10 (North) to Paterson. 4 km after this intersection, turn left into Addo Heights Road (gravel), follow for 9kms. Gorah gate on your right.