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Hitgeheim Country Lodge

★★★★★ Off R336 Addo, Addo, ZA

9.2 guest rating· 328 reviews

The five stars

Hitgeheim Country Lodge holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Swimming pool, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace and Concierge service.

Guests score it 9.2/10 across 328 reviews.

About this hotel

Luxurious Thatched Rooms with Scenic Views

Experience the ultimate comfort in our air-conditioned thatched rooms with balconies or patios overlooking the breathtaking scenery. Each room is equipped with a minibar and complimentary toiletries for your convenience.

Culinary Delights and Spectacular Dining

Indulge in a delectable English breakfast and savor traditional South African cuisine, including venison dishes and BBQs. Treat yourself to gourmet set-menus paired with a selection of wines while enjoying the stunning views from the terrace.

Outdoor Pool and Safari Adventures

Relax by the outdoor swimming pool or soak up the sun on the terrace with panoramic views of the valley. Embark on thrilling safari drives into Addo Elephant National Park or nearby game reserves like Schotia for an unforgettable wildlife experience.

Book now to immerse yourself in luxury and adventure at Hitgeheim Country Lodge.

Rooms & rates

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Deluxe Cottage

Sleeps 3 · 50 m² · Single bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned bungalow comprises 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a refrigerator in the kitchenette. The bungalow also provides guests with a barbecue. The bungalow is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides a tea and coffee maker and a wardrobe. The unit offers 2 beds.

Luxury Family Double

Sleeps 2 · 48 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>517-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with valley views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe and laptop workspace; free cribs/infant beds available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 3 · 100 m² · King bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>1076-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with valley views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, living room, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private plunge pool</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Room

Sleeps 2 · 48 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe

<p><strong>1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>517-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with valley views </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in August 2016</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Superior Double Room, Private Pool

Sleeps 2 · 60 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>646-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with valley views </p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub and separate shower</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Superior Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 60 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

This air-conditioned room features a balcony and a patio with valley views. Decorated in an antique style, it comes with a seating area and a mini-bar. It also has toiletries and hairdryer. Please note that children cannot be accommodated in this room type.

Superior King with Private Pool

Sleeps 2 · 60 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

This double room's standout feature is the private pool. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Luxury Family Room

Sleeps 3 · 48 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

This air-conditioned room features a balcony and a patio with valley views. It offers a seating area and a minibar. The bathroom has a free-standing bath and features free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Superior Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 60 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

This air-conditioned room features a balcony and a patio with valley views. Decorated in an antique style, it comes with a seating area and a mini-bar. It also has toiletries and hairdryer. Please note that children cannot be accommodated in this room type.

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 45 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

This spacious and air-conditioned room features a balcony and a patio with valley views. Decorated in an antique style, it comes a seating area and a mini-bar. Bathroom has a self standing bath and it also has toiletries and a hairdryer. Please note that children cannot be accommodated in this room type.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kids' pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Salt-water pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
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  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • BBQ facilities
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Game drives
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shallow end
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Walking tours
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Off R336 Addo, Addo, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:30 AM

What guests say9.2328 reviews

+ Friendly and attentive service+ Clean and comfortable accommodations− Food wait times− Confusion over meal plans
Cleanliness9.3
Service9.8
Location9.3
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.3
Value for Money8.7

Guest review

10.0

The place is quite and it's perfect for a romantic weekend. The view also it was beautiful looking over on the farm lands perfect

− The route coming towards the lodge, but I believe it is something that will be attended to

Realeboga · ZA · 2026-06-11

Best part of our 3 weeks in South Africa. I recommend day at Addo Elephant reserve and Schotia reserve.

10.0

Beautiful setting, staff amazing, game drives terrific, food very good, room had amazing facilities with outstanding views. Saul was a great game drive. Owner and employees made our stay.

− Nothing

Laurie · US · 2026-06-08

Sehr gut! Unbedingt die safaris machen!

9.0

Die Anlage war sehr schön. Man hatte einen tollen Ausblick und die Zimmer waren groß. Wir haben am ersten Tag die Addo Safari und dann die Schotia Safari gemacht. Beide waren der Hammer und die guides sehr nett. Ich würde empfehlen beide zu machen, sie sind vom vibe sehr unterschiedlich. Wenn nur Zeit für eine Safari ist, würde ich die Schotia bevorzugen, da sind die Tiere näher und die Wahrscheinlichkeit die big 5 zu sehen größer. Frühstück war lecker. Das Personal war äußerst freundlich und hilfsbereit

− Beim Frühstück sind mir Kaffee und Tee inkludiert, ich bestellte einen Kakao. Erst am Ende der Reise wurde mir gesagt, er wäre nicht inklusive und ich müsste ihn bezahlen… Zudem waren sehr viele Tiere, Spinnen, geckos, Käfer, Schlangen etc. im Zimmer. Bei der Lage der lodge ist das aber normal. Der Weg zur Lodge führt zwar über einen schotterweg, dafür konnten wir auf diesen Schildkröten etc. sehen.

Maria · DE · 2026-05-29

Lodge mit Potenzial

6.0

Sehr sehr schöne Lage und sauber, wir hatten eine tolle Safari in den Addo Elefant Nationalpark über das Hotel gebucht und wir hatten ein Top Fahrer.

− Das Hotel wirkt insgesamt sehr traditionell und teilweise ziemlich steif. Besonders das Restaurantkonzept war gewöhnungsbedürftig: feste Tischordnung, gemeinsames Servieren für alle Gäste und wenig Flexibilität. Direkt bei der Ankunft musste man sofort ein Menü auswählen, was eher unangenehm und etwas gezwungen wirkte. Da es kaum Alternativen in der Umgebung gibt, ist man praktisch auf die Halbpension angewiesen. Der erste Abend mit festgelegtem Menü und der ruhigen Atmosphäre war insgesamt eher befremdlich auch andere Gäste wirkten darüber verwundert. Zudem konnte man nicht alle Speisen essen, wodurch das Konzept noch unflexibler wirkte. Das Barbecue am zweiten Abend war dagegen deutlich lockerer und insgesamt angenehmer. Die Zimmer waren zwar komfortabel, aber recht dunkel eingerichtet. Insgesamt ist das Hotel sehr „old school“ das muss man mögen.

Daniel · DE · 2026-05-23

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Hitgeheim Country Lodge really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Please note that the reserve gate closes at 18:00 from May to September and at 19:00 from October to April.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for ZAR 1,000 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children from 2 years old to 12 years old stay for ZAR 1,000 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.