Happy Jackal Guest House welcomes you. The Happy Jackal Guest House offers Addo Accommodation with a choice of six luxurious double en-suite rooms, five with stunning river views, one of the garden and a short distance from Addo National Elephant Park.
Guests may choose from ground-floor rooms with air cons and private entrances and garden patios, or impressively large and comfortable thatched upstairs rooms, each of which has its own outside thatched deck. All rooms enjoy upmarket facilities and are well-furnished and luxurious.
Recline in the spacious, double-volume lounge, well-stocked with a collection of interesting books.
We try to be as Green as possible with our use of solar power, organic gardening and recycled water. In accordance with this, the Happy Jackal has a no-smoking policy for indoors.
On fine, calm mornings take time to enjoy at leisure, a full English or health breakfast, whilst watching the antics of our resident Egyptian geese and hoopoes. Bushbuck and Kudu have often been spotted across the river. Stroll with your coffee down the rolling lawns to the waters edge and plan your day.
Our breakfasts boast home-baked bread, fresh each morning: preserves and jams made from the fruit from our garden: free-range eggs and farm milk. Most fruits and Vegetables are used in Breakfast.
Visit the Addo Elephant Park in our open game-viewing Landrover with our qualified game-ranger. Big Five game-viewing on our doorstep makes the Happy Jackal the perfect choice of luxurious accommodation. This river lodge lies on the banks of the beautiful Sundays River and only 2 minutes drive from the Addo Elephant National Park. Easily reached from the N2 it is in the best location for game, coastal or river activities.
Extensive lawns stretch down to the Happy Jackal jetty where across the river unspoilt, natural bush is the habitat of Kudu, bushbuck, water mongoose and Cape Clawless Otters. Port Elizabeth and its airport are only half an hour away, and in the opposite direction the historic, university town of Grahamstown would take the traveler a mere 45 minutes.
Happy Jackal Guest House facilities:
Great reading material is to be found in the double volume lounge along with comfortable couches and chess sets. Relax in our solar-heated swimming pool or in the shade of the thatched “lapa”. We have our own floating jetty on the river from which you can spend time fishing, swimming or watching the ducks and fish. Weaver Birds make their nests here in the reeds.
Safe parking within the grounds.
Our facilities feature a private dining room and all rooms offer:
- Flat-screen television with remote
- Free Wi-Fi
- Satellite television
- Fridge
- Ceiling fan
- Hospitality tray with tea, coffee etc.
- Heater
- Electric Blankets
- Valuables safe
- Percale linen
- Bathroom toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Mosquito control
- International plug
- Air con in only the Standard rooms
Whether you’re seeking a luxury retreat or affordable lodging, Colchester offers a variety of options for all travellers in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Situated along the Sundays River, just 20 minutes from Port Elizabeth’s coastline, Colchester lies in an untouched part of the country, surrounded by ancient dunes that are estimated to be around 100,000 years old. The town of Colchester takes pride in its history. Named after the oldest town in the UK, Colchester once sought to rival Port Elizabeth as a port more than a century ago. This ambition was largely driven by an engineer from Westminster, who envisioned Colchester as the railway hub for the Eastern Cape. Though the area’s unique river flow made it a prime location for development, today, both locals and visitors enjoy the natural surroundings, which remain largely undeveloped, aside from a recent property boom. The dunes, believed to be between 6,000 and 10,000 years old, rest on even older compacted dunes, possibly as old as 100,000 years. The dunes are rich in wildlife, with animals such as bushbuck, grysbok, bush pigs, and smaller creatures like mice, meerkats, and mongooses calling these sandy hills home. Birdwatchers frequently include Colchester in their travel plans, and river cruises along the Sundays River offer sightings of a diverse range of birds, including waders, herons, ducks, colonies of Cape and masked weavers, and several types of kingfishers. The nearby salt pans are home to flamingos, African pied avocets, blue cranes, and various other wading birds. The tidal pool is a popular spot for swimming, and the Addo Elephant Park is just a short distance away.
- Addo Elephant National Park is an absolute top of our list!
- Private Beach with some of the highest Sand dunes in Africa.
- The lovely Sundays river suited for river activities and great fishing!
- We have our own Game Ranger and an open Game Viewer at an extra cost for a full day Addo tour, which includes the park entrance fee, a packed lunch and a great Safari.
- Sunset River Boat Cruises, including a Finger Supper (enough not to still go out for dinner afterwards)
Even though Covid rules are amended and more relaxed, we still take good precaution of our guests and ourselves!
In particular our deep cleansing of our entire lodge.
We still maintain a high standard of safety for all!
This charming apartment sleeps up to 4 guests in 2 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds. It features a fully equipped kitchen, a private balcony, and modern amenities like satellite TV and Wi-Fi. The bathroom offers both a separate shower and a tub.
This spacious 2-bedroom cottage has a self-catering kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. It also features a lounge, a garden view and private parking. Each has a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
This triple room accommodates up to 3 guests, featuring 1 double bed and 1 single bed. Enjoy modern comforts like air conditioning, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi. The room offers a peaceful garden view and includes a convenient kitchenette.
This suite comfortably sleeps 2 guests in 2 single beds. It features modern amenities, including satellite TV and Wi-Fi. The bathroom is equipped with a shower for added convenience.
A stylish luxury double room with a comfortable double bed for two, air conditioning, a sitting area with satellite TV, a patio and Wi-Fi. The modern en-suite bathroom features a shower and tub.
A comfortable double/twin room features two single beds, air conditioning, a private patio, and modern amenities, including DStv and Wi-Fi. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a shower.
This studio is perfect for solo travellers, offering a single bed and a garden view. It comes equipped with a sitting area, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette, providing all the essentials for a comfortable stay. The bathroom has a shower only.
This spacious 3-bedroom house comfortably sleeps up to 7 guests. It includes 3 cosy bedrooms, a welcoming living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy outdoor dining with BBQ facilities and stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
- If cancelling 10 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the deposit.
From Port Elizabeth:
Take the N2. After 40 km TURN LEFT after the distance sign that says “Grahamstown 90 km”. You will now see the Happy Jackal signs
Only 2 km away is the new southern gate (Matyholweni camp) of the Addo Elephant park.
From Grahamstown:
Take the N2 towards Port Elizabeth. On the way lies the village of Colchester. Pass the petrol station and watch for the brown sign saying “Addo Elephant Camp Matyholweni” TURN RIGHT. You will now see the Happy Jackal signs.
Children of all ages are welcome.
