Tipi Bush Camp

Tipi Bush Camp is an eco-tourist destination located in the malaria-free Eastern Cape region of South Africa, situated within the Addo Afrique estate game reserve and bordering the Addo Elephant National Park.

The facility features three large 6.3-meter diameter tipis, each designed in American Indian style and capable of accommodating four guests on a self-catering, unserviced basis. Each tipi comes fully equipped with bedding, towels, kitchen essentials, a gas cooker, gas fridge, a double bed, and a convertible double sleeper couch that can be separated into two single beds.

The camp offers modern ablution facilities near the tipis, featuring glass showers with hot and cold water, wash basins, and flushing toilets. The entire facility operates on solar power for hot water and lighting, with no electrical outlets available on site. Each tipi is privately positioned, offering panoramic views over a game-rich valley.

Guests can enjoy unescorted walks through the reserve, encountering various non-predatory wildlife including Ostrich, Giraffe, Kudu, Eland, Bushbuck, Nyala, and Impala. The camp is conveniently located with access to Paterson (8 km east), Addo village (28 km west), and the Addo Elephant National Park main gate (15 km west). Port Elizabeth city centre and airport are 80 km away, accessible by two routes.

The bush camp experience includes natural nighttime sounds, including distant jackal calls, though occasional vehicle and train noise may be heard due to the camp's location. Visitors wake to abundant birdlife and morning mist in the valley, making it an ideal base for nature enthusiasts exploring the Addo region.