Homestead B&B

Homestead B&B is a bed and breakfast on Valentine Road in Addo village, run by Ronnie and Hildelene Beyl for more than 15 years. It is rated 4.4 out of 5 on LekkeSlaap from 104 reviews, with safety scored 4.5 and location and value for money each 4.4. The en-suite guest rooms open onto a lush garden through private entrances, and come with kitchenettes, fridges, ceiling fans and tea and coffee. Some rooms have air conditioning, and there are two-bedroom family units. Caravan and camping sites share the same property.

It is a flexible base for Addo Elephant National Park. Breakfast is available, and the kitchenettes let you make simple meals or pack a picnic before a day in the park. Children of all ages are welcome. Around the house there is a splash pool, braai facilities, and fishing and bird watching on the property. Wi-Fi, laundry and free secure parking are on site, and check-in runs from 14:00 to 20:00, which gives later arrivals some leeway.

Guests on LekkeSlaap write about the welcome and the house itself. One wrote: "Friendly reception, neat place to stay. Wonderful stay, beautiful surroundings." Another, travelling as a family, called it "Well located and comfortable, with nice breakfast. Very characterful house."