Fort D?Acre Reserve in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa | Game Lodge | Game Lodge Accommodation

Fort D?Acre Reserve, is a luxury Bed & Breakfast on the Sunshine Coast of South Africa?s Eastern Cape and uniquely situated adjacent to the Gary Player designed Fish River Sun Golf Course in Port Alfred.

Enjoy a well-deserved holiday or stopover at Fort D?Acre Reserve is luxurious, secure, private coastal game reserve situated between Port Elizabeth and East London.

The stylish lodge, set in mature gardens with a large swimming pool and braai area, has 4 en-suite bedrooms, a comfortable lounge with open fire, and indoor and outdoor dining areas. The 1200 hectare of grassland, bushveld and riverine forest gives way to sweeping white beaches.

Drive through the natural beauty and encounter many species including white rhino, cape buffalo and giraffe.

A wonderful new development is the oceanside lapa, overlooking the beach it is a very special place for a picnic lunch or family barbecue. In the evening relax with a drink while the sun sets and a million stars sparkle in the southern sky. By day watch dolphins and whales and be lulled by the sound of waves washing the white sand.

Bush Beach Wedding and Beach wedding - Enjoy that special day with us at Fort D?Acre Reserve in Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape.

The perfect venue for an intimate romantic wedding, surrounded by sweeping views of bushveld and the sounds of the ocean. For your wedding ceremony you have a choice of having it on the open deck of our Beach Lapa, overlooking the Beach or under the huge Coral trees in the beautiful indigenous gardens.

After the ceremony take a walk on the beach or a drive into the bush for the most memorable wedding photos, while your family and friends relax in the peaceful gardens with a cocktail. For the reception, a marquee can be erected on to the lawns that can accommodate up to 75 guests, here you can enjoy a buffet and the bar facilities. The bridal couple can relax in our Honeymoon Suite with amazing views. Spa treatments can be organized in the privacy of your own Suite. We can assist with all the arrangements from the caterer to the photographer.

Game drives
Our game drives are exclusively available to guests, we can comfortably seat eight in the landrover. You have an excellent view of the wildlife from the vehicle and our guide will help spot the animals and get close while keeping you safe. An extensive network of tracks allows you to explore the reserve and also provides access to the beach and lapa, where you might want to enjoy a sundowner before returning to the lodge.

When we have new babies or other special sightings our guide will do his best to locate them for you.
Other activities in and around Fort D' Acre

* Canoeing
* Dune boarding
* Sunset river cruise
* Quadbiking
* Birding / fishing on boats for Spotted Grunter and Kob on local estuaries
* Beach walks, swimming.
* Hiking
* Golf and activities at Fishriver Sun Hotel
* Scuba diving.
* Deep sea fishing
* Cultural tour to Xhosa villages in the former Ciskei
* Township tours
* Trip to Bathurst Village (pineapple capital of the world, oldest pub in South Africa, arts and crafts etc.)
* Elephant back safaris
* Trip to historic city of Grahamstown (Albany museum, Rhodes University, botanical garden, shopping, township tour etc.)
* Day trip to Addo Elephant Park