As the tourism market in South Africa begins to rejuvenate, one of the Eastern Cape’s favourite bush lodges is set to reopen its doors to guests this weekend.
Kuzuko Lodge, known as the ‘Place of Glory’, is a much-loved and established place of hospitality, whose returning guests and staff know it for the three pillars on which it was founded; love, conservation and community. During lockdown the lodge and its remaining staff have been hard at work upholding these pillars by further contributing cheetah genetics to the Cheetah Metapopulation Management Program of the Endangered Wildlife Trust, recollaring South Africa’s renowned escape artist lion, Sylvester, continuing with its Spekboom planting trials, maintaining fences, upgrading facilities and collaring an elephant cow as to monitor the herd to further understand their use of the Kuzuko Lodge landscape. But, most importantly, delivering monthly food parcels to the near 60 staff whose jobs have been affected by the lockdown and closures.
‘After nearly four months of being closed, we cannot wait to open our doors and welcome our family of guests and staff back. We have an exciting line-up of specials and themed weekends to ensure that there is something for everyone,’ sasy Gerhard and Catherina de Lange, GMs of Kuzuko Lodge.
Set on 15 000 hectares of private, Big 5 game farm territory in the greater Addo area, Kuzuko Lodge is just 170kms from Port Elizabeth and close to the exquisite Eastern Cape coastline, making it an ideal escape on its own or as an add-on to an unforgettable bush & beach holiday. Built high up on a hill, the lodge offers 21 luxurious chalets each with breath-taking views. It also offers premium wheelchair access in and around the main lodge area, as well as in three of the chalets.
For adventure seekers and nature lovers, the lodge has a variety of activities on offer including game drives, cosmic stargazing safaris, nature walks- including one to Khoisan rock art, flyfishing for yellow fish, 4x4ing and a wild cheetah tracking experience. Kids can also enjoy countless educational activities as part of the Junior Rangers programme.
Open for bookings from Friday, 3 September and it will be kickstarting with the following specials:
- 3-5 September – Birding Weekend
Bird lovers can enjoy a weekend in celebration of Kuzuko’s 230 species of avian residents and the first anniversary of its bird hide. The weekend will cost R1900 pp sharing (children sharing with their parents under the age of 14 are complimentary).
Day visitors are also welcome – come for lunch, visit the hide and enjoy a game drive for just R550 pp (children under 14 pay half price).
- September Spa Special
Restore your body and mind this spring. Book any two one hour treatments for you and a loved one and enjoy a delicious complimentary light finger lunch on us.
- Wedding Special
Book your wedding before 15 December 2021 and the lodge will waiver its venue hire.
Known for its warm, attentive service, Kuzuko Lodge is the perfect venue for a family breakaway, romantic escape, intimate wedding or conference. Now is your chance to come and experience the African bush at its best.
A unique and glorious holiday awaits.
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