Name: Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm
Address: ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK,6120, Addo Elephant National Park, 6120, ZA

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Cornelia

From start to finish just amazing, Elize was great, food is a must have! Location beautiful and peaceful, pool great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2025

Tracy

Service was fantastic as was quiet location. Sons 18th whilst we were there and were some lovely little touches. Highly recommend

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2025

Dennis

Location was unique

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Jan 2025

c

Great location close to the Addo Park, nice and well-appointed chalet, excellent service, but unfortunately the ceiling void of our room was infested with bats that prevented us from getting sleep for the two nights that we were there. We raised it with the staff who confirmed that it was a known issue, which raises serious questions.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2024

Zelda

Comfortable stay close to Addo

The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is clean and food is good. Close to Addo for game viewing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

Emile

Very nice place and very nice concept with the bush tents !

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2024

Edwards

Had a very nice 2 day stay host perfect out door shower fantastic room and views beautiful next time in Addo will book again

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2023

Kristie

Great, unique overnight experience! Beautiful grounds, amazing sunset! Close to Addo Elephant Park.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2023

Stephen

My family and I stayed at Dung Beetle Guest Farm at the start of our holiday from the UK. The location close to Port Elizabeth and Addo Game Reserve was really handy. The farm itself is set in beautiful gardens/countryside and provides a really unique experience a million miles away from everyday life! The team were very friendly and always willing to help including a surprise cleaning of our car on the morning of leaving. Would definitely stay again!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Mar 2023

Natalie

Views and safety great, cleanliness rather disappointing.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2023

Timothy

We had a few rustic cabins, these were excellent and had everything we needed.
Breakfast was an addition but well worth it.
Enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2022

Yvette

Great staff and tour to elephant park was the best ever with Rodd our tour guide. Learned a lot about behavior of elephants. Will do it all over again

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2021

Verified traveler

Found the thatch roof of the loo too low needs to be raised as can’t stand up.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2020

Patricia

A real bush experience

Our family of 6 enjoyed everything. Our bush cabins were in the middle of the bush and the outdoor shower was a special for us. You needed water to be hot )(as it's not summer yet), and it was.
Perfect place from where to do day trips to Addo Elephant park, it's not far to the main gate.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

All about the elephants

The team at the Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm could not have been more helpful in offering advice and arranging activities for our stay. The National Park is amazing, well worth a visit and just a stone's throw from the farm

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely room and bathroom, we particularly enjoyed the outdoor shower. The road to the area where the property is based is very poor, not the owner’s fault but you need to drive very carefully, especially in the dark.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2019

Michael

Super nice location

Perfect quiet location for a dayride in the Addo Elephant Park.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2018

Ed

Wonderful stay and the staff could not do enough for us. Very convenient to Addo and many excellent Highly recommended. Wifi was not great but this was a small inconvenience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2018

Natasha

Gorgeous chalet, amazing view and wonderful hosts!

We stayed in a luxury chalet and it was gorgeous! We really appreciated the attention to detail and loved the refreshing outdoor (but still secluded) shower!

The view from our veranda was stunning and we spent some time watching weaver birds build their nests in the tree next to the chalet. We enjoyed drinks on the sundowner deck, and an amazing meal.

The hosts were very welcoming and helpful, and provided us with useful information for our ongoing trip.

Not only is this a fabulous place to stay, but it is very close the main gate of Addo Elephant Park.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2018

Ludwig

Der Aufenthalt in der Anlage und die Unterkunft im Buschhaus waren wunderschön.
Leider funktionierte das WLAN nicht.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2018

Marc

Amazing stay. Perfect place to relax with great views after a day at Addo Elephant Park.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2017

Debbie

A fabulous experience

We stayed in one of the dung beetle suites which was such good fun, hidden away in the undergrowth. Room was large enough for the four of us and our hosts Rod and Magna were both lovely and very knowledgeable.

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2017

Jason

Decent place near Elephant Park

Friendly hosts.
Nice farm setting, clean room and bathroom. Very close to the Addo Elephant park.
The road leading up to the place is quite rough, but I believe that is due to the lack of water in the area at the moment. Not the hotels fault, just allow so extra time as you will need to travel slowly.

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2017

willow

Unique experience close to Addo NP

Rod and Magna were great hosts and the bush cabins were exciting and unique. Nestled amongst vast citrus farms Dung Beetle will remain in our memories for all the right reasons.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Feb 2017

David

Eco lodge on a fruit farm close to Addo

If you can face the 6km trek on bone juddering roads before you get to the hotel then this could be the place for you. But we stayed in one of the new Dung Beetles accommodation in the bush. Some way from the main lapa. This is an attempt at Eco accommodation with a small concrete structure that could double as a nuclear shelter, which did not quite suit our tastes. The hosts were very helpful and friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2016

cynthia

Not your standard hotel....BRILLIANT!

Loved this unusual accommodation with all its repurposed touches. Ingenious! Loved the fact that the huts are in the middle of the bush, yet we never fe!t unsafe. The unit even has a microwave.
Suggest putting your overnight needs in a backpack and leaving any heavy suitcases secure in your car in the lot.
Rod offers a game drive through Addo that is worth doing.
For mature travelers like us, who no longer do so well driving in the dark, you might want to make sure you have an Ramen or similar to have in your room or prebook dinner at the inn. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, but the roads are not well lit.
Would stay again!

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2016

srian

Dung beetle lodge ADDO

Good place for rest after visiting ADDO
Game park. Breakfast excellent. Two
Friendly dogs situated in a big citrus
Farm

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

A unique lodge near Addo Elephant Preserve

My family absolutely loved our stay in the Dung beetle suites. We loved their unique design and the rest of the property is very beautiful as well. We especially loved dinner at the lodge with traditional African dishes-a highlight of our vacation.

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2016

Timotheus

The guys running it are doing a fantastic job. Super friendly, super helpful. Great!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2015

LM

Bush chalet experience

Enjoyed the nature feeling. Especially the outside shower view across the mountains.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2015

Sally

Great base for safari excursions.

Rod and Magna certainly went out of their way to ensure a great experience. I stayed 3 nights and I think that is perfect for wildlife viewing. One day was taken up by being collected from Port Elizabeth airport and getting settled in with a delicious dinner that night. Day two went on a 4 hour game drive in Addo National Park and it was excellent. Rod is a certified guide and extremely informative on all aspects of the wildlife. Day 3 Went to Schotia private game reserve where the game drive was a combination of both a day and night drive. Saw so much wildlife including a lion kill. Schotia provided a delicious dinner in an open air lapa that had a very \"African, safari feel\". It was a great experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2015

holidayward

Beautiful room, with corner bath, shower cubicle and outside shower too! Microwave and fridge as well. Rod and Magna so helpful. After our amazing sunrise safari we were so tired we ate in room at night, on our veranda overlooking the citrus farm

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2014

Des Kruger

Magic accommodation

From the very first meeting, Rod and Magna made us feel right at home and welcome. Excellent accommodation and food. Wonderful vegetarian options provided. Rod a fountain of knowledge of the area and the animals. Really would recommend Dung Beetle to all.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2014

Verified traveler

Wow and Amazing!

We stayed at the Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm for three nights and wished we could have stayed many more. This is place is incredible and the hosts make you feel right at home!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2014

Sue

Fantastic location

The Owners so so helpful, very welcoming, fab rooms with choice of indoor and outdoor showers. Lovely meal with sundowners and snacks with wonderful views. took their game drive option very informative and great value.this couple deserve to do well

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2014

Sean

Perfect Location for the Elephant Park

The hosts were so caring and welcoming that you flet like you were staying in their home.
This was a real tatse of Africa that I cannot recomment enough.
IWe will be back without a doubt. Thank you.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2014

Sue b

My stay

Great place ideal location and friendly owners.just a shame that the facilities were only open on request no where to sit and enjoy a drink in the evenings.seemed silly to ask for 2 of us. Didntsee any one else all the time we were there.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2012

Steven

Get away from Kids

Awesome, thanks Rod!!

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Lize

The accommodation was a great experience. Breakfast was good and the view stunning. Close to the Addo elephant park. Only thing is that there is no dinner available on the premise. But there's a braai place to braai dor yourself.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Patrycja Elzbieta

Das Zimmer war soweit in Ordnung. Man merkt allerdings, dass es renovierungsbedürftig ist. Durch ein Schlitz/Riss an der Wand/Fußboden und Abfluss im Bad ist ein Tausendfüßler reingekrochen.
Das Frühstück war gut. Ich würde dort allerdings nicht nochmal übernachten wollen. Wir haben im Dungle-Beetle-Suite übernachtet. Für mich ist es kein 4 Sterne-Hotel.
Das Personal war nett.
Zum Schlafen hat es ausgereicht. Man fährt über eine Schotterstraße dorthin.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Feb 2026

Andreas

Die Unterkunft generell ist sehr speziell. Die BuschKabinen sind sehr einsam gelegen. Die Austattung ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen. Der riesige Lüfter lies sich nicht regulieren, das Tor lies sich nicht absperren. Wir haben sehr viel improvisieren müssen.
Wer Abenteuer sucht ust hier richtig

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

mireille

Chambre très originale et impeccable

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2025

Kevin

Nice property, the cave rooms are in the bushes and not super nice though

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le cadre de l'hébergement, les dîners et les activités proposées.

Tout le personnel était au petits soins.

Nous avons en revanche un peu regretté le côté rustique de l'hébergement Dung Beetle (peu lumineux, pas de vue). Nous aurions dû privilégier la location d'un chalet.

Nous recommandons cet établissement pour un séjour réussi au parc Addo.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2025

Hubert

It was difficult to find it

4/10

Poor

16 Jan 2025

Joercio Mauri

Muito pior que as fotos

As fotos não condizem com a realidade, fazem local parecer muito melhor do que ele é. O ar condicionado não consegue deixar a temperatura agradável, o quarto parece um forno, para piorar chegamos cansados da viagem e tínhamos que sair rápido para um Safari e não tinha água em nosso quarto. Não conseguimos tomar banho e nem lavar o rosto. Nosso quarto fica em uma longa caminhada por uma trilha, e isso não é informado na hora da reserva. A proposta do hotel é legal, sendo algo rústico, porém a manutenção está muito precária. As piscinas são sujas, ninguém entra na água. Falta reparo e pintura por tudo. Infelizmente nos decepcionamos muito.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Dec 2024

Uwe

Interessant

Wer Ursprünglichkeit mag, ist hier gut aufgehoben. War eine interessante Erfahrung. Allerdings sollte die Beschreibung, wo genau sich Toilette und Dusche befinden, detaillierter sein.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2024

Frank

Alles top

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2024

Abdalla Josef

Toller Service und Frühstück.
Unterkunft war eine Höhle ohne WLAN und keine Tür zum Badezimmer. Sonst war alles Top.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2024

Sharon

Fantastic!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2023

Tamara

Mooie rustige ligging, vriendelijke host. Dichtbij Addo Elephant National Park.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2023

Marie

Die Unterkunft war wunderschön! Man hatte ein tolles Outdoor Bad, einen super Blick und ein gemütliches Schlafzimmer.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Apr 2023

Petra

Wir haben den Aufenthalt nach einer Nacht in der Bush Cabin abgebrochen, da wir in der Nacht massenhaft Mücken im Zimmer hatten, die uns eine schlaflose Nacht beschert haben. Das Strohdach über dem Außen-WC war viel zu niedrig. Für Streichholz (es war 1 Stück in der Schachtel) und Anzünder wurde Geld verlangt.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2023

Marc

Nature et authenticité

Une cabane confortable avec cuisine douche et wc à l'extérieur
Un peu éloignée du parking avec un cheminement chaotique surtout avec des bagages
La piscine est très petite avec une eau douteuse
Le bbc du soir était un régal
On a apprécié notre sejour comme seul au monde face à la nature

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2023

Jannick

A perfect stay in addo

A great place to stay in the middle of nowhere.super friendly staff and which knows how to deal with little inconvenience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2022

Martin

Eine einmalige Unterkunft sehr schön gelegen.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2022

Stephan

Schön gelegene Anlage, sehr nette und zuvorkommende Gastgeber!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2022

Matthias

Top

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2021

Joanna

Le séjour sympatique

L'hôtel très sympa,nous avons séjourné 2 nuits dans un chalet, l'hôtel proche du parc Addo,le personnel sympatique.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2021

Pleun

Fijn bezoek gehad! We hebben de eigenaren helaas niet gezien, maar dankzij de behulpzame en enorm vriendelijke werker hebben we ons huisje gevonden. Dankzij andere gasten op het park wisten we hoe het zat met evt ontbijt en de gemeenschappelijke ruimtes. Onze vragen over het Addo national park waren ook deels door de andere gasten beantwoord gelukkig. Het huisje zelf heeft ons verrast. Het is super mooi!! Neem wel een eigen klamboe mee, want er zitten grote spinnen en beesten in het huisje (lees; je bent een met de natuur). 😉
Prachtig uitzicht!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Wunderbarer Aufenthalt einen Katzensprung vom Addo Elephant National Park entfernt, sehr freundliche Eigentümer, tolles Frühstück und Abendessen

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2019

S.

Super accomodatie. Echte aanrader.

We hebben overnacht in een Dung Beetle. Zo leuk. Geweldig. De gehele accomodatie is geweldig. Heerlijk ontbijt en ontzettend vriendelijk mensen.
Heel dicht bij Addo Elephant Park. Echte aanrader.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Freundlicher Service, wunderschöne Aussicht, sehr kinderfreundlich! Super Frühstück!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2019

Anders

Fantastisk miljö. Udda rum. Bra service god mat
Betyget dras ner lite av en svag wifi

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Die Unterkunft war sehr schön und hatte eine tolle landschaftliche Lage. Der Umgang war sehr familiär.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2019

Anders

Topp service

Super service av personalen.Vi är mycket nöjda.Ända minuset är att det är långt till restaurangerna.På hotellet erbjuder dom middag tre gånger i veckan.Bra boende,närhet till Addo Elephant park.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2019

Rudi

Super nette Team...alles wie beschrieben -wir haben im Bush gegrillt und gefaulenzt. Die Addo Elefant Tour war auch von dort- und Super. Nur zu empfehlen.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Eine ganz skurille Unterkunft in der Form eines Dung Beetle Home - es war unglaublich und wunderschön. Auch die Eigentümer waren sehr herzlich und fürsorglich.

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2018

Verified traveler

Magnifique séjour, personnel très accueillant et agréable. Un havre de paix

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2018

P&R

Fantastisch verblijf op citrusfarm

We hebben hier een heerlijk verblijf gehad. Hele vriendelijke eigenaren, erg behulpzaam. En lekker dicht bij Addo om zelf je safari's te doen.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2018

Doreen Annett

Natur pur und sehr ruhig

Es war eine besondere Erfahrung in der kleinen Hütte zu übernachten. Das WC und die Dusche befanden sich unter freiem Himmel. In der Hütte waren nur das Bett und ein Kühlschrank. Trotz der Lage inmitten von Busch hatten wir keine Tierchen in der Hütte. Auf der überdachten Terrasse mit Küchenzeile und Feuerstelle verbrachten wir die Abende sehr entspannt. Der Haupteingang des Addo Elephant National Parks war nach ca. 10 Minuten Fahrtzeit erreicht.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2018

Rolf

Außergewöhnliche Unterkunft in kleinen Betonhäuser

Die Unterbringung in den kleinen Betonhäusern ist romantisch und außergewöhnlich. Alles passt in die wunderschöne Landschaft und man hat einen wunderbaren Blick über die Farm. Die Bedienung und die Leitung sind sehr nett und hilfsbereit.
Die Safari in den ADDO ELEFANT Park wurde von Ron hervorragend durchgeführt und erläutert.

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2018

F&A

Hele leuke accommodatie en vriendelijke mensen!

We hebben hier een heerlijk verblijf gehad. Lekker dichtbij Addo en een fijne accommodatie op een heel mooi landgoed. De eigenaren zijn erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam en verzorgen af en toe een heerlijke braai.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2017

Jeroen

We enjoyed this!

We really enjoyed the nice room. The location is very close to the Addo main gate. Monty provided a smile on our face

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Bellissima guest house vicino al parco Addo

Consigliato...due gite bellissime, Addo Park e sopratutto Daniel che sta project.....