Addo Dung Beetle Guest Farm warmly welcomes you. We are nestled on a mountain-top in the heart of the Sundays River Valley, overlooking the beautiful Zuurberg Mountains.

The five luxury chalets are found on a working citrus farm only 4 km away from the main gate of the Addo Elephant National Park. The elegantly decorated chalets are equipped with air-conditioners which also have a heating option and en-suite bathrooms with in and out door showers as well as a bath to suit all you needs. An ideal tranquil setting for couples, parent get-aways, honeymooners and small groups of up to10 people.

Enjoy mouthwatering traditional buffets with us, all prepared on the open fire in our comfortable thatched roof lapa. Also watch the sunset from our Upper level sundowner deck while relaxing with a drink and snacks. You can cool down after a warm day in our Rock pool or enjoy our Jacuzzi with a view of the Addo Valley.

Antelope species in our safari / game park will add enjoyment to your visit, while going for a walk, game drive or mountain bike ride in the succulent valley bushveld vegetation, one of the 7 biomes. Note that the Eastern Cape is a malaria free area which will add to your peace of mind.

The climate is hot in summer, mild in winter with summer rainfall and dry winters.

Conservation project for the Endangered Circellium bacchus Flightless Beetle

The Beetle is… ?
… 22 – 47 mm long
… amongst the largest dung beetles in Africa
… flightless (no wings)
… they favor elephant dung

Because of its once widespread but now localized distribution, this specific dung beetle has been perceived to be endangered. Both male and female beetles roll food balls, but only the female constructs brood balls. The males are never far behind. This behaviour has not been documented in any other ball rolling species.

A guided visit to The Addo Dung Beetle Breeding Station on our premises will teach you more about this unique beetle and we gladly share our efforts to conserve one of the “little African rarities” of our country.

Take the R335 from Port Elizabeth and drive thru to the main entrance gate of the Addo Elephant National Park. 1.4km Before the Park’s entrance you turn left on the gravel road Zuurberg Mountain Inn/Addo Dung Beetle. Turn left at the signs boards Slagboom/Addo Dung Beetle. From the turn it is 3km to our gate on the left.

Take the N2 from Grahamstown and drive thru to Colchester. Take the N10 towards Paterson and turn left onto the R342, the road to the Addo Elephant National Park’s main gate. 1.4km After the Parks entrance you will turn right onto the gravel road Zuurberg Mountain Inn/Addo Dung Beetle. Turn left at the signs boards Slagboom/Addo Dung Beetle. From the turn it is 3km to our gate on the left.