About De Old Drift Guest Farm
Only 18 km from the Addo Elephant National Park in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, De Old Drift Guest Farm is on a tranquil and peaceful working citrus farm. De Old Drift Guest Farm offers quality accommodation in comfortable rooms including tea trays, private entrances and patios with views of the mountains, most are air-conditioned.
Relax over a refreshing breakfast in the lapa overlooking the swimming pool and garden. Light lunches and dinners by arrangement. Enjoy birdwatching, quad biking and walks through the orchards or garden. Game drives into Addo arranged.
TGCSA 4-Star Guest House | Children very welcome
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Library
Malaria Free
Pool
Secure Parking
Credit Card Facilities
Laundry Service (Available)
Meal on Request
On Site
Bird Watching
Fishing
Off Site
Adrenaline Activities
Beach
Big 5
Bird Watching
Canoeing
Elephant-back Safaris
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Golf
Hiking
Horse Riding
Mountain Biking
Quad Biking
Safaris
Walks (Self Guided)
Guest Impressions
Our stay
"Dear Portfolio Team, Thank you very much for an extraordinary journey to South Africa. All accommodations of the Portfolio Collection were first-class, homely and full of personally engagement. We will come back and certainly choose the Portfolio Collection again! With my best regards,"
- Henning
Family Unit
"Excellent accomodation and very delicious dinner and delicious breakfast. Juanita cooked very very good! Very beautiful garden around, very clean pool. We can warmly recommend the Old Drift Guest Farm!!"
- Britta from Germany
Verified Historical Feedback • Portfolio Collection
Accommodation Options
Room 5 - Family unit B&B
The Family unit is air conditioned & has 2 separate bedrooms, main bedroom with king bed, 2nd bedroom with twin beds. 1 bathroom with shower & small lounge area with microwave, bar fridge & tea/coffee. Private stoep area. Perfect for guests with children.
Room 1- 4 Standard B&B room
Spacious B&B unit, with twin beds. En-suite bathroom (shower only). Private entrance and patio. Airconditioning, tea/coffee tray and bar fridge.
Room 8 -Thatched Roof Cottage Self-Cater
The cottage is air conditioned & has 2 separate bedrooms, main bedroom with king bed & 2nd bedroom with twin beds. 1 bathroom (shower only) and small open plan living area with kitchenette, unit is fully equipped and has braai area.
Room 7 - Self Catering Unit
This air conditioned unit is open plan with 1 separate bathroom (shower & bath), the bedroom area and living area are all open plan. Bedroom area has king bed & sleeper couch for 1 child. Undercover patio with braai area.
Room 6 Self Catering Deluxe Family Suite
This air conditioned unit consists of 2 rooms with interleading door. 1 room has a King size bed & 2 twin beds with ensuite bathroom (shower only). The other room has an open plan living & sleeping area with twin beds & ensuite bathroom (shower only).
Room9 - Self Catering Garden Cottage
This air conditioned unit is open plan with 1 separate bathroom (shower only), the bedroom area and living area are all open plan. Undercover patio with braai area.
Standard Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Cooking Equipment
Cooking Facilities
Fridge
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Lounge Area
Mini Bar
Shower
Tea / Coffee
Verandah
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Portfolio Expert Review
"Modern comforts in one of the oldest parts of Addo, rich in history! There is something for everyone here - the self catering cottages are ideal for families and the rooms spacious and airy. There is lots to do on the farm, which is also close the Addo park main gate."
— Wendy, Consultant. Mom. Musician. Cat-slave
Verified Visit
From the Archives
We've proudly represented De Old Drift Guest Farm since 2007. Here is a nostalgic look at their entry from our 2017 Printed Guide Book.
BED AND BREAKFAST | SELF-CATERING - ADDO
"Enjoy South African hospitality and a tranquil environment on this working citrus farm, just 18km from the well-known Addo Elephant Park. A selection of bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation is available, each offering air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, DStv, private entrances and patios with mountain and garden views. The rooms have been tastefully decorated to offer comfort and space, featuring hand-crafted, Oregon pine furniture lovingly-restored from the original 'Drifthouse Inn'. The pool is the perfect place to relax and unwind in the shade of the palm trees or to soak up the sun. Delicious breakfasts, dinners and light lunches served in the thatched dining room. Enjoy bird-watching, farm walks through the orchards and open-top-vehicle guided tours in Addo – the best way to appreciate the wildlife of the park. An ideal family getaway. 4-Star Guest House."
Vintage Portfolio Collection • 2017 Edition
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