"Super, friendly, personal.
Very comfortable and the pool was wonderfully clear and warm. "
"Delightful hosts - warmly welcomed - the room perfect - the breakfast outstanding - highly recommended!Thank you!"
"Home from home! Owners feel like family after the stay. Lovely area and great breakfast
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"Liz gave us a very warm welcome like we were old friends. Our room was spacious, light and fresh and the setting is beautiful, peaceful with a lovely swimming pool that we swam in and relaxed around.
Breakfast was like no other we've had with an introduction to other guests, greeted with hom..."
"Super NŠhe zum Addo Elephant NP, aber etwas einsam gelegen. Duftende Rosen aus dem eigenen Garten.
Super close to the Addo Elephant NP , but somewhat isolated location . Fragrant roses from the garden ."
"The hosts, Peter and Liz, gave us a very warm welcome and their friendliness and hospitality was heartwarming. The room (especially the bed) was comfortable, clean and tastefully decorated, with a lovely view of the river. The food was delicious, not to mention the freshly baked bread by Peter! They..."
more"Fantastic. Rooms amaazing food fantastic esp home made sausages. pity the weather wasnt better. Liz and Allen made us feel home from home - told us about many places to visit. Best was Grunters - best steak in SA ! Definitely would return for longer."
"It was an enjoyable and pleasent outing, we've enjoyed ourself so much. Will recomend the place to anyone looking for quiet and peacefull outing and will surely visit again."
"We enjoyed our stay, this is the definitive place to stay for anyone who wants to enjoy Addo. Friendly host, excelent breakfast!"
"Nice place, very peaceful and quiet, Peter is very friendly and makes awesome bread for breakfast. Highly recommended and will be back."
"This is a very lovely house with very large, beautifully furnished rooms with balconies and views of the river and the dunes. Liz and Peter are wonderful hosts and Liz is a very good cook! We appreciated their advice on the private game drive in Addo. Breakfast was very good with freshly baked brea..."
more"Lovely house, with very large, beautiful furnished rooms with balcony and view on the river and the dunes. Liz and Peter are wonderful hosts and Liz is a very good cook. We appreciated their advice to make a private game drive in Addo N.P. Breakfast was very good with freshly baked bread every morni..."
more"Beautiful setting and it suited us because it was close to the Addo Elephant Park."
"Lovely house, excellent breakfast and very helpful owners "
"Very comfortable, great hosts, recommendable, great supper"
"Very good place to stay for Addo and Scochia (half day each is perfect). The Happy Jackal has enormous rooms with good views although the town was not good for places to eat. "
"Happy Jackal is a beautiful guest house with exceptional accommodation. The welcome we received from Peter & Liz was second to none and we would not hesitate to stay there again as we plan on visiting South Africa again in the not to distant future."
"The sunset, the bridge the wildlife makes this the ideal spot , add to that the rooms, breakfast , Liz and Peter and you got a magic recipe for your holiday"
"We loved this place! Very close to Addo! and to Grunters Pub!
Very peaceful and beautifully taken care off!
Breakfast was incredible too with the beautiful view on the garden.
Thank you Liz and Peter you're both very good hosts."
"We enjoyed our stay very much. The house, the room and the surrounding are wonderful. Liz and Peter are so nice. We had a wonderful evening with a superb meal and a delicious breakfast. We recommend this guesthouse to everybody."
"Super two day stay. Great location on the Sundays River, easy to find and close to Addo Elephant Park. Lovely room, fine breakfast and very warm and welcoming hosts!"
"Very welcoming and friendly, nice clean bedrooms and comfortable beds. Breakfast v. good. Great location for entry to the Addo Park South gate, and 5 mins from beach and Sand Dunes at Sunday's river mouth. "
"Peter and Liz have the perfect recipe for the perfect bed and breakfast stay! 5 star hospitality and accommodation. Incredible bird life, sunsets over the river, homemade bread and meals prepared with fresh ingredients, much from their own garden. When last have I had figs in my fruit salad!!! Our o..."
more"Very good. We even got help to wash our car after a few days in Addo."
"Great! Will definitely recommend Happy Jackal. Lovely, friendly hosts that took care of all our needs. Child friendly accommodation. Great breakfast every morning - will always remember freshly baked bread on table. Thank you Liz and Peter!"
" Wished we could have stayed longer!! Excellent hosts with great home cooked food."
"It's an exquisite place to come and stay."
"I don't normally do 'fantastic', but Happy Jackal warrants it.
A marvellous building and location and the owner, Liz, was extremely friendly and entertaining. Food also very good. No adverse comments at all. We would definitely return for a longer stay to the Happy Jackal."
" Every facet of Happy Jackal exceeded our expectations. This is a lovely establishment with a personal touch. The daily breakfast is prepared individually with care and great taste. This is a highly recommendable venue, in fact the best on our trip. Thanks for a great stay."
"I would highly recommend this accommodation."
"For the third time we visit this guesthouse and just as the previous times it was very good. Clean rooms, lovely personal, great owners, perfect drives in the Addo Elephant park with a very big plus for Shaun, he knows a lot about nature and takes time for the guests. The drive is comfortable with m..."
more"We enjoyed our stay thoroughly. The place is in a peaceful environment and we could relax. The chalet was comfortable, nicely decorated and clean.
Definitely recommendable to anyone."
"The atmosphere was lovely, the breakfast was excellent and the kitchen was well equipped with everything you need for when you might have lunch or dinner. The owners was friendly and interacted with us very well. We were happy with our stay."
"A luxurious stay 2 kilometres away from the Addo park. The guesthouse is immaculately kept. Breakfast is an event with great views. Thoroughly spoilt and well looked after."
"Beautiful rooms, stunning river view, and a stone throw from Addo Park. Best breakfast in the world: Fresh fruit salad (from their own garden), homemade bread and jam, and a host and hostess that make makes you feel like you are visiting a favorite uncle and aunt. Loved our stay!"
"We booked Happy Jackal for three nights as we wanted to explore Addo National Park. It was an excellent choice as it is very close to the park. Zanette was very helpful and advised us on suitable safari tours. We are so glad we took her advice. Etta from Dung Beetle Tours and Christo from Schotia Sa..."
more"Thanks for everything! Hope to be back :-)
Kind regards from Belgium
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"We had a very nice and comfortable stay at Happy Jackal. Our cottage had everything we expected and more. Kids had a great time and the owners are very friendly. The Addo Elephant park south gate is only 2 km away from our accommodation.
Thanks Sunette and Peter.
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"I had a good stay at Happy Jackal. It was clean and comfortable. It had everything I needed. I will recommend them to others."
"Throughout our whole holiday I enjoyed our stay at Happy Jackal the most. The staff is what really makes the place what it is, they are super friendly and helpful. I will definitely stay there again. I highly recommend them to others."
"We had a pleasant stay at Happy Jackal. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was a nice getaway. I will recommend them to others."
"Thank you for a wonderful stay. We will definitely be returning and will recommend to others."
"Would just like to thank Liz and her husband for their friendliness and for really making us feel special. We really enjoyed the stay and felt at home"
"Liz and Peter are warm and friendly hosts, and their homemade bread and jams at breakfast delightful. The situation on the banks of the Sunday river added to making our stay in their first class guest house pleasant and relaxed, and convenient for entering Addo Elephant Park. "
"Great location for Addo Elephant Park and easy to find. Beautiful rooms and furnishings and a real home from home. "
"Peter and Liz are warm, helpful and lovely owners of Happy Jackal. Our cottage was nice and spacy. Because of winter time it was very cold, but we had a gas-heater in the living room. Together with some extra blankets we succesfully fought the cold. When my nephew came to stay for 2 nights, no probl..."
more"A great place to stay if you are going to Addo. Very spacious room and good friendly service."
"Due to our travel plans, unfortunately we only stayed one night with The Happy Jackal Guesthouse. We were a family of three and were located in a separate Cottage. This cottage was well set-up for a longer stay with good kitchen facilities, lounge and bedrooms. Upon arrival, we received a pleasan..."
more"We had a very pleasant stay with excellent accommodation in spacy, clean and comfortable rooms. The service was very good and personal and we received all help asked for. Breakfast was on the top list. Indeed very good value for the money spent."
"We had 5 days at the Happy Jackal. It was one of the most comfortable guest houses that we stayed in South Africa. Liz and Peter gave a very warm welcome and were so helpful and friendly it was like staying with friends. If Addo Elephant Park is on your list we would strongly recommend that you stay..."
more"We stayed at the Happy Jackal Guest House for 2 nights in connection with our visit to Addo Elephant Park, the southern gate of which is only 2 km away from the guest house. It is a beautiful house overlooking the river, the room was big and clean, the bathroom was fine. Each room has its own little..."
more"The welcome was warm and friendly, the ensuite room was comfortable and well appointed and the open lounge was well stocked with books and most inviting and relaxed. The breakfast was really superb, the setting was great and we had a most memorable stay - would highly recommend."
"Amazing view on the river! Nice rooms, delicious breakfast!
Near the entrance of the Addo park!
Liz& Peter are very friendly and most helpful!"
"Wir haben hier 2 Nächte verbracht und uns bei Peter und Liz sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus liegt in idealer Lage am Eingang vom Addo Elephant Park. Wir können diese Unterkunft jederzeit weiter empfehlen.
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We stayed here for 2 nights and felt at home with P..."
"We were made very welcome with lots of good advice and information on things to do in the area. Liz is an excellent cook and the breakfasts were just great! Would certainly go back."
"Excellent location to visit Addo National Park. Room was spacious, spotless and had a great view of the river. Breakfast very good, with Peter's home made bread and Liz's delicious preserves! Our hosts were very hospitable, and we would stay their again. When you go, say hello to 'Tripod' the t..."
more"Within the booking process we enjoyed the funny emails from Liz.
We had two great days at Happy Jackal Guest House, the rooms are beautiful and the food was excellent! It was a pleasure to talk with Liz and Peter, they were always around and we had everything we needed. Beautiful home, beautifu..."
"The Happy Jackal Guest House is run by a most charming host and hostess, who made us feel very welcome and provided us with all the information and many personal extras, nothing was too much trouble for them - this extended to us being given warm woollen hats to wear on our night safari. All in all ..."
more"Room was splendid with a fantastic view from the large balcony.
It had all the necessary facilities in a cosy atmosphere. Hospitality was great - the owners were very friendly and gave us good tips. Breakfast and dinners were very well prepared and we could enjoy the meals in the cosy dining roo..."
"Stayed at the Jackal once we exited the Southern gate of Addo. A very well priced establishment with friendly service from Liz and her husband. Great breakfast, but no muffins."
"We really enjoyed our stay at Happy Jackal Guest House and we can not praise the hospitality and comfort enough. We would have no problem recommending Happy Jackal Guest House."
"Das Zimmer ist sehr großzügig mit eigenem Balkon. Das Bett ist fantastisch groß und gemütlich! Ein Zimmer zum Wohlfühlen. Das Frühstück gibts zusammen mit "Birdwatching" und die Besitzer sind sehr freundlich.
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The room is very generous with own balcony..."
"This is the place to be! The location is perfect, 2 minutes from the back entrance to the park. The service is impeccable, friendly welcomes, great breakfast, and you can get recommendations on places to go at any time of day/night. Make sure to stop in for some good steaks next door, I highly re..."
more"We had a very happy stay at the Happy Jackal. We had friends staying at Elephant Footprints next door. Comparing the two was difficult because they each have their own unique things about them. I do feel that Happy Jackal is lucky to have the Lodge next door to cater for dinners for their clients. W..."
more"The Happy Jackal is aptly named for the jolly mood its hosts exude. Peter and Liz retired to this beautiful spot on the Sundays River where they built the house that is now the Happy Jackal. The house, thatched and sturdy, has an atmosphere of the African bush fused with the English countryside. ..."
more"This is a very friendly and helpful B&B located on the banks of the Sundays River not far from the coast. It is well placed for easy access from the main trunk road, but peaceful as not on any through road. Very good value for money.
The owners are willing and able to provide booking servic..."
"We had a fantastic time at the Happy Jackal Guest House. The owners were super hosts; warm, welcoming and friendly and we enjoyed very comfortable accommodation as well as a lovely breakfast and superb views from the house of the river as well as some bird spotting too. I can only say I wished that ..."
more"Quiet, luxury, kindness... so close to the southern gate of Addo Park! Perfect!"
"Super comfortable, nice breakfast, great view of the river. It only takes five minutes to get to the gate at Addo which is a spectacular national park and elephant sanctuary. Liz, the owner, is super nice, helpful and interesting to talk to - she really takes time with her guests. Also, we did so..."
more"The peace at Happy Jackal was just what we needed after the long journey to SA. The view from all the rooms is magnificent, overlooking the garden to the river. Liz and Peter could not be more helpful, the breakfasts of freshly made bread and home made preserves plus everything else were the best we..."
more"This is one of those very special places! Warm hospitality from delightful hosts Liz and Peter, spacious and comfortable rooms, sumptuous breakfasts, close proximity to ADDO as well as a trip up and down the river with the hosts Happy Jackal Guest House is one of those places that you look forward t..."
more"Now this is what you call a place to stay. The hosts, Liz and Peter were fabulous, as was the accomodation and the setting. We had an amazingl stay and it is most convenient for Addo Elephant Park. The best bit of all was the food and the hospitality of these wonderful people. They can open a guest..."
more"Happy Jackal is situated away from busy city life, so is ideal for people like me who enjoy escaping every now and again. It boasts a beautiful view of the Sundays River, where one is able to swim as well. Liz, the hostess, was extremely helpful and friendly, and I would recommend staying there to a..."
more"Having just spent 2 nights at the Happy Jackal, it is a privilege to say that we have come away thinking we would like to stop over there again. We would also like to take friends. Our room was comfortable, water was hot, service was excellent - real hands-on touch from the hosts. The information..."
more"We stay there for two days and everything was so fine!
We will recommand it to our friends.
Thank you for the beautiful and lovely stay!"
"We arrived very weary after a long journey to Liz greeting us at the door with a warm smile. The room was superb with a gorgeous view over the river. Nothing was any trouble for Liz and she was very helpful at every point, the house was like staying in a family home - very inviting. Breakfast the ne..."
more"We stayed at the Happy Jackal for two nights, wish we could have stayed longer. We were welcomed and looked after by Liz who owns this remarkable place. It is a very romantic hide-away along the Sundays River close to Addo. The room we stayed in was beautiful and very spacious. Liz gives great recom..."
more"We were very happy with our stay at Happy Jackal. The location, close to the N3 and Addo Elephant Park entrance on the bank of Sundays River, was ideal. The rooms were bright and comfortable, the breakfasts excellent, and recommended dinners at nearby restaurants were delicious. A tastefully furni..."
more"Great place, very nice host and warm atmosphere. Good place to explore Addo and the Dunefields."
"I doubt you'd find better accommodation at 4 times the price. Friendly hosts with an amazingly tranquil guesthouse. The small things always seem to matter most and the Happy Jackal had all the bases covered. I'd recommend the Happy Jackal to anyone keen to explore the area between Port Elizabeth and..."
more"Rooms very nicely decorated, comfortable and CLEAN. Lovely, comfortable lounge with fireplace. Liz is an excellent hostess, very friendly and fun, also considerate of guests' needs. We enjoyed the meals she made and preferred them to going to a restaurant. River view from rooms and dining room is lo..."
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