If you want to feel as if you are really in Africa, stay at the DungBeetle. All the decor, and amenities, such as furniture, lamps, and bedspreads, exude the dark continent. We stayed in a suite that had an elephant head at each corner of the bed and a balcony overlooking the river. A sumptious breakfast was served each morning... More

We just loved our two night stay at the DungBeetle River Lodge. Etta and Derek were wonderful hosts; greeting us with a glass of wine and a beer, while we discussed our very limited time to explore a very large, wonderful national park. Our room, the Fish Eagle Suite, was large, clean, well decorated, very comfortable, and romantic. It was... More

To conclude our stay in SA, we stayed 2 days with Etta & Derek. Dungbeetle River Lodge is a friendly lodge overlooking the river, close to the N1 and the Addo park. Cozy rooms (we had the Big Five) and one of the best breakfasts we had in SA. Derek took us on a day trip into the park, which... More

Etta and Derek were wonderful hosts and their lodge is lovely. They clearly have a real passion for what they do and you can see that in the attention to detail of the room and their energy for showing you around Addo and th surrounding area. We stayed in the Lion Suite for 2 nights which was immaculate. Etta explained... More

Etta and Derek, thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality. Our stay with you at the beginning of March was full of such great memories. You really are such wonderful hosts. We arrived after our long flight from London, Etta was there to welcome us and show us to our room (Elephant Suite), one of two rooms with balconies... More

I stayed at the Dungbeetle River Lodge while on a trip to South Africa with two friends. Etta and Derrick were wonderful hosts. Our room (Big Five) was comfortable and clean, with a very large bath. The breakfasts were amazing- fresh squeezed juices, fruit, breads and jams, yogurt, eggs, and kudu sausage. Etta arranged excursions for us and had our... More

I needed accomodation kinda close to Port Elizabeth airport and found Dungbeetle Lodge. The rooms looked nice and the balcony view onto the river made me book an overnight stay. When I got to the lodge I got a warm greeting by Etta, who showed me around and provided me with some ideas what to do, even though I arrived... More

My wife and I along with another couple that we travel with stayed at the Dungbeetle Lodge from February 12th to the 15th, 2013. We were met by one of the staff, Liesl, when we arrived early on the 12th. She made us very welcome and gave us the run of the place with access to beverages and our rooms... More

Travelling from the UK to Port Elizabeth via Paris and Jo'berg is tiring but the welcome we received from Etta and Derek plus the facilities available immediately told us we had made a great choice. The room was spacious, bed glorious, and the food at breakfast delightful. The Sunday dinner was both a surprise and delight. Recommendations for trips and... More