Elephant Hide Guest Lodge Review

Elephant Hide Guest Lodge Review

Driving west towards Cape Town you will come across Elephant Hide Lodge overlooking the Knysna lagoon. A much smaller and more straightforward affair than Kurland, it also conveys a similar sense of well-being. It contains seven Afro-chic cottages each surrounded by an indigenous garden of fynbos with panoramic views of the lagoon.

Each cottage is well dug into the mountainside hence the "Hide," the Elephant part alludes to the rare Knysna elephant.

This is not your typical blue and white pastel, seaside guesthouse. It is essentially a bush lodge, a retreat to enjoy the pleasures of Knysna from boating and hiking to beach and restaurants. From the pool deck, you can enjoy sundowners with sweeping views of the lagoon. The breakfasts are hearty, served by as always in South Africa, smiling and helpful staff.

There are many choices along the Garden Route of course, but for me, Elephant Hide Guest Lodge stands out.

Elephant Hide Guest Lodge Review

Elephant Hide Guest Lodge Review
Elephant Hide Guest Lodge Review
Elephant Hide Guest Lodge Review
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