Why Winter is a Hidden Gem for Greater Addo Travellers

A Greater Addo winter safari offers cooler weather, excellent wildlife sightings, and fewer crowds – the ideal time to explore this Eastern Cape gem.

What do we mean by the term ‘Greater Addo’ region? In a nutshell, this refers to the properties surrounding the world-renowned Addo Elephant National Park – one of South Africa’s premier wildlife destinations that offers far more than just elephants. Addo includes all of the ‘Big Five’ animal species, and while it is certainly the […]

Bellevue Forest Game Reserve – A Journey Through Time, Nature & Conservation

Bellevue Forest Game Reserve – A Journey Through Time, Nature and Conservation

From its origins to becoming a prime eco-tourism and wildlife conservation hub in Greater Addo, here’s the story of Bellevue Forest Game Reserve. Bellevue Forest Game Reserve, in the Greater Addo region of South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, is the epitome of a long-held dream being realised. The verdant mountain top property spans thousands of […]

Bellevue Forest Game Reserve Safari & Wildlife Experiences – Luxury & Nature

Bellevue Forest Game Reserve Safari & Wildlife Experiences – Luxury & Nature

Discover the ultimate safari & wildlife experiences at Bellevue Forest Game Reserve. Enjoy luxury accommodations, guided bush walks, giraffe tracking, and Big 5 safari adventures. Spot Buffalo, Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Giraffe, Eland, Kudu and more in the heart of the Eastern Cape. Book your adventure today! Bellevue Forest Game Reserve Safari & Wildlife Experiences On a cool and verdant mountaintop, […]

Walk Among Giants: A Perfect Day Trip Near Gqeberha This Summer

As the summer sun beckons thousands of holidaymakers to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), the Eastern Cape shines as a hub of adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re soaking up the golden rays on pristine beaches or exploring the treasures of Addo National Elephant Park, there’s one unique activity that deserves a top spot on your […]

Summer Holiday on Safari: Unforgettable Adventures at Bellevue Forest Game Reserve

The trilling of cicadas once again fills the air as a hot summer’s day beckons in the verdant Eastern Cape bushveld. Birds in all their flashy finery flit about, seeking a mate or tending to chicks. Newborn animals cling to their mother’s shadows as they test their fragile new legs. The champagne air shimmers hazily […]

Giraffe Tracking in South Africa

Giraffe Tracking in South Africa

A Unique Safari Adventure with a Conservation Twist Giraffes, the skyscrapers of Africa, aren’t just tall—they’re incredible creatures, and seeing them up close during a safari is an experience unlike any other. They are iconic emblems of the African wildlife experience, with their unique patterned coats and unmistakable profiles against the landscape. In fact, it […]

Bellevue – Lions spring loose!

Bellevue – Lions spring loose! As of this month (August 2024), the family-owned Bellevue Forest Reserve has increased its animal population by three more, with the introduction of lions. A magnificent Kalahari male (whose lineage is known to produce some of Africa’s most handsome and impressive lions) has been joined by two beautiful young lionesses […]

PRESS RELEASE – LION RELEASE

Bellevue Forest Reserve Tooth and Claw

Bellevue – one step closer to the dream! The family-owned Bellevue Forest Reserve near Paterson in the Eastern Cape is soon to be a step closer to its ultimate vision of becoming a Big Five Game Reserve with the addition of lions this month. According to owner Loodt Buchner, “This next phase is tremendously exciting […]

New Year’s Resolutions in the Bush

New Year’s Resolutions in the Bush After a thrilling, action-packed 2023, the Bellevue Forest Reserve team is ending the year with a high! A definite highlight for us has been the introduction of a small group of elephants into the reserve. Translocated from the nearby Addo Elephant National Park in August, they settled in beautifully […]