Kwantu Game Reserve  

On the legendary Sidbury Plains in Frontier Country, tucked along the Bushman's River and adjacent to Addo Elephant Park. About an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth (roughly 85 km to the city centre, airport and station) and 70 km from the nearest beach. Family-friendly safari lodge with Big 5 game viewing and its own elephant sanctuary.

Spread over several acres of rolling hills with a watering hole and historic Sidbury village buildings, including an 1820s church. Stay in luxury rooms in the main Pollards Inn hotel or one of five lodges. The two-storey reception is modern and stylish with a large fire, while the main lodge delivers African-style vibes in a boma with sweeping reserve views. Child-friendly and no malaria.

Big 5 game drives plus an on-site elephant sanctuary; two game activities per night stay are included in rates. One outdoor pool and two children's pools, a gym, tennis courts, a cricket field, a touch farm and an herb garden. Porterage, coach parking, payable car parking and disabled facilities on site.

24-hour business centre and 24-hour room service make work on the go easy. An entertainment room is also available.

Two on-site restaurants: a modern main restaurant serving buffet meals included in rates, and an African-style boma restaurant overlooking the reserve and watering hole. Meals can be ordered to rooms. Rates include breakfast, lunch, dinner and non-alcoholic beverages; alcohol is not served, though non-alcoholic beer and wine are available.