Tariff 2004

SAR 6000,- per night
Single room supplement: R4000/night
Children’s supplement: n/a

Tariff is inclusive of :
Accommodation, all beverages, local soft and alcoholic drinks, 3 meals per day (table d’hôte). Special dietary requirements should be requested in advance. Full staff, laundry, and service. Open Land-Rover game drives and guided walks; use of mountain bikes.

Not included:
Airport transfers, Clay pigeon shooting; telephone calls; extra activities; any special imported liquor. Staff gratuities optional.

Payment should be made 2 weeks in advance, subject to 50% cancellation fee. All major credit cards accepted.

Situated in South Africa’s friendly Eastern Cape, within a sub-tropical coastal bushveld ecosystem of sandy soils and gentle, wooded hills. Malaria free zone.

By road: the lodge is seventy kilometres (40 minutes’ drive) from Port Elizabeth. Travel east along the scenic Sunshine Coast on the N2 for approximately 53 km. Turn onto the R72 signposted to Port Alfred. The signposted entrance to Hopewell is 17 km further along.

By air: from Johannesburg International Airport, daily connections fly to Port Elizabeth regional airport. Transfers to and from the lodge can be arranged.
Nearby attractions include the Indian ocean resort of Kempton-on-Sea, the Addo Elephant park and the Shamwari Game Reserve, home to Africa’s ‘big five’.
Hopewell lies at the eastern end of the famous Garden Route, providing an ideal home base from which to explore the Eastern Cape.

Facilities

Guests enjoy exclusive use of the 8000-acre private nature reserve. The secluded, spacious house is open to air and light while thatch insulates against the heat of summer. A relaxing, comfortably furnished interior includes the lounge, a dining room, upstairs recreation area, wooden deck and two elegant bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms overlooking a panoramic landscape.

There is a sparkling swimming pool and barbecue area within an enclosed boma for open-air dining; trimmed lawns and indigenous gardens surround the main house.



Hopewell accommodates just four people in two bedrooms. Sofa bed sleeping arrangements can be made for children, however we recommend a minimum age of 8 years.

Telephone, fax and e-mail facilities are available on request.
The Lodge is fully equipped, stocked and staffed, by personnel with 15 years combined experience and training in the Relais et Chateaux group.. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the discreet yet attentive service and delicious table d’hôte meals served with top South African wines.

Activities

While there is abundant wildlife on the estate, there are no dangerous predators.
Walk in the wilderness or camp under the stars with a knowledgable guide and enjoy learning about the habitat, animals and birds. Other activities available to enrich your stay range from mountain biking, clay pigeon and target shooting, or just simply to enjoy the peace and relax by the pool with a book and a picnic.
Outside activities and tours can be arranged - including horseback riding, boating, and trail hiking.

Seasons

Summer (October to March) The Eastern Cape has a warm (windy) summer climate but bring warm clothing and a windcheater for game drives as well as your lightweight summer clothing and beachwear.

Winter (April to September) Light clothing for daytime use and warm insulated jacket for morning and evening game drives.

Remember to bring: Binoculars and camera, comfortable walking shoes, sunhats, sunglasses & sunscreen.