ECCA LODGE
One step away from nature
Welcome to a safari lodge with attitude! Forget jodhpurs, pith helmets or stiff upper lips – Ecca Lodge is youthful, relaxed, modern and trendy.
Emblazoned with giant Warhol-like prints, retro light fittings and shades of olive, rust and burnt orange, you could be forgiven for thinking you were in a funky cosmopolitan penthouse, until you step outside
that is.
Blessed with breathtaking views over an Acacia, Aloe and Spekboom-studded valley, this funky lodge with a laid-back vibe offers the perfect wildlife experience for the young at heart.
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Overview of features
Set in thick vegetation overlooking a dense valley, Ecca Lodge offers breathtaking views onto an escarpment of steep shale cliffs.
Expansive wooden viewing decks provide the ideal setting to soak up the bushveld atmosphere with a leisurely lunch or a sundowner drink.
Rooms are airy and open, with barely a barrier between the indoors and the African bush. Highlights of the guest areas include the open interactive kitchen, a gorgeous rim-flow lap pool and the nearby interpretive library.
- Vibrant and funky, modern safari lodge.
- Interactive kitchen for mealtime fun.
- Play centre for children with TV & DVD player, play corner with paints, arts & crafts, blackboard wall & chalks, animal toys & Lego. There is a selection of reading books and animal puzzles to build, play mat, desks and a variety of toys applicable for all ages. Colouring books, crayons, pencils, paint and drawing paper for children to express their creative talents.
- Set in a malaria-free Big Five game reserve in the Eastern Cape, the perfect safari ending to a journey along the Garden Route.
- Unique safari activities, including rhino monitoring and darting, big game walks and water-based safaris
Retro Chic
Minimalist chic is the order of the day at Ecca. Modern, spacious bedrooms share wraparound wooden decks with the suite’s private sitting rooms. Retro light fittings and polished concrete floors combine with shades of olive and burnt orange for a warm yet contemporary look. The ultra-modern bathrooms, with their mosaic mirrors and glassed showers, refresh and delight. Outdoor showers tip a broad wink at safari tradition.
Fun & Funky
Quirky touches in décor and fittings surprise and delight guests at every turn. Life-sized animal photographs re-tinted in psychedelic colours add a touch of fun and fantasy. Private plunge pools with solar heating provide relief from the heat of the day and are warm enough for an evening dip. A play centre for kids keeps little hands busy for hours and a shared lodge pool provides the perfect place for a communal splash. An interactive kitchen tempts and tantalises with colours and aromas, while our friendly and attentive staff make your every wish a reality.
Overview of the facilities
- 6 Suites with private bathrooms
- Indoor & outdoor showers
- Personal in-room bar
- Private veranda & plunge pool
- Air conditioning
- Open-plan interactive kitchen
- Large viewing deck & lodge pool at the main lodge
- Sitting room, dining room & bar area at the main lodge
- Children’s play centre
- Safari shop
- Hairdryer, in-room safe, telephone & wireless Internet
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