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The Colonial Bed & Breakfast

The Colonial on Arundel Bed & Breakfast is set in the picturesque, malaria free Sundays River Valley bordering the Addo National Elephant Park and a short 45 minutes drive from the Port Elizabeth airport. The four star graded, superior rated Colonial on Arundel Bed & Breakfast is a magnificent period home, offering olde world colonial luxury on a serene working citrus farm. This Addo retreat with its luscious gardens, spacious and luxurious suites is owner managed by Molly and Conor O'Hagan Ward, former hoteliers and game lodge partners.

The Colonial is located a short 15 minutes from the Addo Elephant National Park, and close to the many other private game reserves which offer day visitors a Big Five wildlife experience right on our doorstep. The Addo Elephant National Park was established in 1931 to save 11 Elephants on the brink of extinction and is home to Elephant, Lion, Cape Buffalo, Black Rhino, the rare Flightless Dung Beetle and a range of Antelope species. Experience the spectacular natural beauty on offer in Addo Elephant Park first hand with one of our in-house guided game drives and tours.

The Addo Elephant Park, Addo Reptile and Raptor Centre, Addo Elephant Back Safaris, Schotia Safaris and other Addo attractions will provide guests with hours of pleasure.

The Colonial on Arundel, offers personal game drives to Addo Elephant National Park for guests wishing to experience the wonders of the Addo Elephant Park up close and personal. Conor, the owner of The Colonial is a highly experienced bush guide with a passionate interest in South African History and Wildlife. The Colonial Tours into the Addo Elephant National Park are more than 'just a game drive' as Conor parts with his knowledge of the area, its history, it's people, its wildlife, coupled with a wonderful sense of humour guaranteed to enthral you.

The Colonial Addo Tours offer guests specialised, personalised 'Big Five Tours' of Addo Elephant National Park and other Addo Attractions. We recognise that Addo offers some of the world's best photographic opportunities. The pace of our tours keep this in mind, giving you time to absorb the beautiful scenery, while helping you capture your Addo memories from up close. You have the expertise of a qualified tour guide creating and seeking out the very best game viewing and photographic scenarios.

Colonial on Arundel's tour vehicle is new model, closed, comfortable and air-conditioned, guaranteeing your comfort while looking for that perfect memory. Not only does your guide have trained eyes for spotting wildlife but he also has local knowledge regarding: animal identification, local history, vegetation, local culture and plenty of local stories to round off a great tour.