BELLEVUE FOREST RESERVE, PATERSON

Bellevue Forest Reserve - Luxury Accommodation & Game Viewing Activities near Paterson, Greater  Addo, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Located in the Greater Addo Region of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, Bellevue Forest Reserve is the ideal break away into the wild to forget about the everyday hustle and bustle. Accommodating families with children, honeymoon couples and young travellers we have exactly the ADVENTURE for you.

With its origins emerging from a time long forgotten and being born from an old railway village and farm land, has now over time become a private game reserve of vast natural beauty. Set inside this 2500m² reserve of indigenous bush-veld Bellevue Forest Reserve offers two unique Lodges teeming with wildlife and where a world of intrigue awaits you...

Game drives, walking safaris and daily activities are some of the excursions we offer to guests. Children are welcome.

Bellevue Forest Reserve Accommodation

Elephants Lodge

This private oasis is the perfect balance of a colonial and bush experience for romantic safaris, families and Kids on safari, groups and friends. Situated within the very exclusive Bellevue Forest Reserve, Elephants Lodge is a thatched safari lodge offering outdoor activities such as game drives, romantic picnics, sleep outs under the stars and guided giraffe walking and  buffalo feeding tours daily.

The lodge offers double, twin and family rooms. There is a lovely communal guest lounge and bar.

Stargazer Camp

As the name implies, the StarGazer Camp is the perfect place to forget about the world around you and become part of  the endless expanse of the heavens. Ceilings and walls are replaced by trees draped with hanging lanterns, romantically enveloping an inviting bed so when the lights go out, your suite is magically illuminated by the stars above. A more romantic night one could not imagine...

Traditional African style feasts are prepared in an outdoor, open kitchen for guests to enjoy. Three meals are served per day, all cooked fresh and included in the rate per person. Traditional cutlery and crockery is used.

Adequate duvets, blankets and pillows are provided. There is an outdoor shower and a basin. The tents are all equipped with all the necessary amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible, yet being environmentally friendly and thoughtful to your surroundings.

Bellevue Forest Reserve Experiences

Giraffe Walk

Experience a unique close adventure walk with our tallest wildlife members in the reserve. This experience incorporates a mini game drive on the Reserve to locate the giraffe and affords the guests the opportunity to observe some of the plains game along the way. Once located, guests embark on foot to experience the Giraffe from up close and personal. It is also an exciting and a safe safari for young children to experience. An experienced guide is always present.

Buffalo Feeding Tour

A Unique opportunity to get up close to our magnificent Cape Buffalo and member of the Big 5. Our resident breeding herd offers the chance of allowing guests the rare opportunity to see and learn more about what are considered South Africa’s most dangerous of the Big 5. Children are welcome.

Tooth & Claw Safari

Guests are treated to close encounters with a large variety of game species, including lion, elephant, buffalo, zebra, rhino, crocodile and many more. The Game Drive is followed by dinner, usually a mix of safari cuisine and traditional South African cooking, which is enjoyed around large open aired lapa and camp fires.

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Please contact the team at Bellevue Forest Reserve directly for enquiries.

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