Looking for the best glamping spots near Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)? Then you have come to the right place. We have created a list of the best glamping places, and accommodation in luxury tents and tented accommodation that you can use when you are looking for that relaxing holiday away from the city.
Glamping is perfect to enjoy with your partner or family, when you want to enjoy being surrounded by nature, but you still want to enjoy hot water and electricity, unlike most camping sites.
5 Glamping Places near Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Stargazing Dome – Thunzi Bush Lodge
This unique star gazing dome is a luxury dome tent in Thunzi Bush Lodge.
It offers a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities and free WiFi. One of the best things about the star gazing dome is the hot tub, which is a huge hit for couples that are looking for that romantic getaway.
The private pool and the hot tub, are huge winners, making this place perfect for anniversaries, proposals and a great getaway for couples.
It is also equipped with a self catering kitchen, indoor bathtub, outside shower, air hammock and more.
Pic: Once upon a Dome
Woodbury Tented Camp in Amakhala Game Reserve
The Woodbury Tented Camp brings you luxury tents right inside Amakhala Game Reserve. If you are into having an authentic outdoor experience in safari tents, without the elements that come with camping, then you should check out the Woodbury Tented Camp.
This camp overlooks the ancient floodplain of the Bushmans River, it is perfect if you are looking to be one in nature and be in a space of tranquility. Each tent has its own wooden deck, for you to enjoy the views from, over a drink. You can also can enjoy game species such as zebra, giraffe, buffalo and elephant right from the deck.
All meals and drinks are included in the rates at Woodbury, and you also can enjoy game drives at the camp.
It is 75 kms from Gqeberha.
Pic: Amakhala Game Reserve
Quatermain’s 1920’s Safari Camp in Amakhala Game Reserve
This safari camp is perfect if you are looking for five star game viewing. It’s an authentic tented accommodation, where you can enjoy exciting game drives and candlelit dinners and cosy, warm fires.
This camp offers boma bonfire and BBQ facilities, and each tent has it’s own private patio and outdoor seating. As you relax on your own private deck, you may be lucky enough to see the bushbuck or hear some of the game in the camp.
This camp offers game drives, where you can see and experience the wildlife that are at the Amakhala Game reserve.
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Pic: Booking.com
Harmony Luxury Tents & Safari
Harmony Luxury Tented Camp is located 47 km from Addo National Elephant Park, and it offers accommodation within nature.
Each tent at Harmony Luxury Tented Camp is equipped with a private viewing deck, where guests have the pleasure of seeing wild animals.
A Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property, as well as traditional BBQs in the Braai Lapa.
And on those hot South African days, guests can cool off at the converted reservoir .
Bush Lodge in Amakhala Game Reserve
The Bush Lodge, in the Amakhala Game Reserve offers luxury and intimate en-suite, tented and thatched suites, making it the perfect home away from home place.
Each suite at the Bush lodge has a secluded private viewing deck with an intimate plunge pool. the suites also come with a fireplace, large oval bath and double showers, making this the perfect bush retreat for couples.
You can enjoy luxurious dining at the lodge, and their daily expeditions by open 4×4 safari vehicles, so you can enjoy nature and the animals at the reserve.
When you book any of the tents, you are in for a treat. You will enjoy the open deck with plunge pool, air conditioning (hot & cold), fire place, large oval bath and outdoor shower, this stunning place is about 50 km from Port Elizabeth, book it for your new adventure.
Glamping is a great way to unwind and get out of the city, give yourself the time out that you need away from your busy schedule.
If there are other glamping spots in Port Elizabeth (GQEBERHA) that we missed, please let us know in the comments below, so we can add them.
