Hitgeheim Country Lodge
Finally, my daughter arrived at Johannesburg two days later than expected. It was a good thing that our plane tickets were easily rebooked for free (South African Airways). Our first adventure was down south of the capital, Port Elizabeth. We rented a car and drove off 2 hours to the town of Addo, where our first real South African hotel, the Hitgeheim Country Lodge is located. Apparently the number 1 accommodation of choice in Addo , Hitgeheim is owned by a very friendly Dutch couple. Hitgeheim Country Lodge is situated on an eco-reserve in the heart of the malaria-free Sundays River Valley, only minutes from the Addo Elephant National Park . We decided on staying in this region for our safari, since it was more child friendly and as I've said, malaria free. The lodge has a small pool and lounge chairs that overlooked the Sundays River . The view was really fantastic from all angles. Our host, Archie welcomed us with open arms literally. He explaine