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JIKELEZA LODGE is run by Robert and Marianah, both intrepid explorers of Southern Africa and veteran travelers. They opened this lodge to share their knowledge and love for this country with others and to maintain contact with other travelers. It is designed by travelers for travelers, to meet in a home away from home atmosphere. The hostel has a reputation for making you feel welcome and is enthusiastically run by the owners and their manager.

The atmosphere is laid back. You'll find JIKELEZA LODGE safe clean and comfortable offering a true African experience and South African hospitality. "Miracles Happen here", may just be true for you. Never overcrowded and with all the facilities you need. One of the older buildings in the Central area with the atmospheric charm of rich, warm, gleaming wood floors, windows and doors.

JIKELEZA LODGE is set in the heart of the old historical heart of Port Elizabeth and right on the Donkin Heritage Walking Trail. Here you can walk amongst the many old buildings of yesteryear marveling at the fine architecture and history of the time . Or you can pull on your takkies( cross trainers) and trap (stomp) on down to nearby coffee shops, traditional African restaurants, pubs, banks, 24 hour grocery shops, antique shops, art museums and galleries, the local swimming pool, horticultural gardens, nightspots or jazz clubs, and the beach is only 10 minutes away by car. No Car? Then you can walk to the beach and on the way visit some of the older buildings, stop at the Arts and Curio centre, Wezandla, for a coffee, then onto the South End Museum, with it's story of the forced evictions, and eventually reach the beachfront.

The bottom garden and most of the rooms overlook a green belt and guinea fowl, other birds and rock hyrax (dassies) visit regularly. The shaded garden with the cathedral atmosphere is a great place to chill, have breakfast in, start a fire in the evening, grab a beer from their self service refreshment bar and have a braai with your new friends. If outside is not for you you could get your movie fix with the small screen DVD and normalise your heartbeat with thier free coffee. They offer breakfast at the nearby coffee shop and are into recycling. Whether it's a quiet stay you need, having fun at the boat bar with lucky legs by your side or getting into rip roaring, thumping nightlife close by, then this “IS” it.

JIKELEZA LODGE has it’s own in-house travel desk and is the best place to get advice on anything to anywhere. They can arrange day trips to Addo Elephant National Park, lion safaris to Schotia, city and township tours, Baz Bus and Intercape Inter City Bus tickets, Car hire at great prices, historical and heritage tours, transfers and overland trips and tours anywhere in Southern Africa. They also have specially priced accommodation and tour packages for backpackers and you can save quite a lot if you take one of these.They can organise just about everything for you, from finding out what time of day it is to a five year journey through Africa. They know South Africa better than most South Africans and make sure that they are up to date with all the latest info. They are also not bound to any one tour operator, bus or car hire company so we can give you unbiased genuine assistance.

JIKELEZA LODGE offers you a variety of accommodation. There are single rooms, double rooms (Double bed) and twin rooms (2 single beds), 3, 4 and 5 bed family/group rooms, dorms and camping. The hostel is never crowded and their dorms only have a maximum of 7 beds and at times are smaller. The dorms are mixed, both male and female, and may not be suitable for some local holiday makers who are not conversant with traveling etiquette. The kitchen is fully fitted so that you can whip up a quick meal or cook up a storm. The owners are fanatical about cleanliness and all the staff are friendly and go out of their way to help you.

• FREE Seventh night or 4th Night half price
• FREE tea and coffee
  • FREE DVDs - Whole range of unique South African movies
  • Drop off’s at departure points or any place in PE can be arranged
  • Special prices on taxis
  • Clean, “quiet” and comfortable.
  • Hot Showers!
  • A Bathroom with bubbles
  • Large back garden with bar-b-que/braai facilities
  • Wild Guineafowl and many other birds wander in the garden
  • Dassies (Rock Rabbits) play while you watch
  • Situated in the historical centre of Port Elizabeth
  • 5 minutes walk from a 14 km hike in a Nature Reserve
  • Right on the famous Donkin Heritage City Centre walking trail
  • In walking distance of shops, pubs, nightclubs, restaurants and cinemas
  • Close to the world's fifth oldest test cricket ground – St George’s Cricket Ground

  • Fully equipped kitchen, warm and cosy
  • Loads of info, car hire at special rates, booking of next hostel and tours
  • Mountain Bike Hire
  • Serviced by and agents for the Baz Bus and Intercape Mainliner
  • Give us a call-we will pick you up if we can or guide you in.
  • Baz Bus drop off point

Room Prices valid from 10 June to 12 July 2010:
Minimum booking period - 4 days

Dormitory (5 to 7 beds)	R160-00 per person per night
Double Room (Double bed-including bedding)	R400-00 per room per night
Twin Room (2 single beds-including bedding)	R400-00 per room per night
Single Room	R290-00 per room per night
3 Bed Family Room	R570-00 per room per night
4 Bed Family Room	R720-00 per room per night
5 Bed Family Room	R850-00 per room per night
Full Cottage (3 Rooms - 8 persons)	R 1520-00 per cottage per night

Camping (if available)	R110-00 pppn
Extra Duvet Hire	R 5-00 per person per duration of stay

All guests will be required to fill in a credit card authorisation form, sign it with an original signature and return it to Jikeleza Lodge before the booking will be confirmed. This is a requirement whether booking directly or through a booking site.

Prices may be altered without prior notice.

DISCOUNTS: VIP, SAY and ISIC = 5% per night. Also see vouchers on our promotional flyers or click here SPECIALS

SPECIAL - 4th Night Half Price or 7th Night Free valid until 31 May 2010

Booking and Payment
It is advisable to book ahead. You may book by contacting us by e-mail, telephone or fax. The following Payment options and cancellation conditions will apply:

Option 1:
You can pay us in full by depositing the full amount in cash or electronic transfer into our bank account within South Africa. Any cheque deposits and/or money orders etc will require 14 days to clear. Any transfers from outside of South Africa must be free of any bank commissions or transfer fees. No booking will be confirmed until the funds have cleared. Proof of deposit must be sent to us. Bank: ABSA, Account No: 9054900025, Branch: Port Elizabeth, Branch Code: 632005, Swift Code: ABSAZAJJ, Account Holder: PM Lourens/Jikeleza lodge, Account Type: Savings

Option 2
You may pay the full amount by visa, master or American express credit/debit card. Please note all prices quoted are cash prices and a credit/debit card payment will attract a 5% administration fee. You must sign our credit/debit card authorisation form. No payment will be put through prior to 48 hours before arrival.

Option 3
You may give us your credit card details to secure the booking and pay in cash on arrival. Please note all prices quoted are cash prices and a credit/debit card payment will attract a 5% administration fee. You must sign our credit/debit card authorisation form. Payment will only be put through on the credit/debit card should you not arrive or cancel later than 48 hours prior to you booking. In peak times you may be required to pay the full amount up front.

Option 4
You may click on the BOOK NOW link provided and book via the Hostelworld booking site which takes a booking fee and 10% deposit. This is all done by credit card on a secure financial page. The balance is then payable in cash or credit card on arrival. The deposit and booking fee is non refundable. If cancellation is received after 24 hours before arrival you will be billed for the first night. In peak times you may be required to pay the full amount up front. You will be required to supply the credit card CVV numbers on a seperate e-mail. This will in no way be linked to the credit card details.

Cancellation
An 80% refund will be given for any cancellation 14 days or more in advance, a 60% refund will be given for any cancellation 7 to 13 days in advance, a 40% refund will be given for cancellations 2-5 days in advance, No refund will given or the full amount will be charged to your credit/debit card if the cancellation is received within 48 hours prior to booked dates or you do not arrive.

If you are not travelling by the Baz Bus, who will drop you at our front door and you are travelling by car, feet or bicycle then,

From the N2 take the M4/Settlersway (Exit 751B) into the city. Take the Russell Rd off-ramp (Exit 5), and bear right under the freeway. Drive up the hill. Turn left into Rink Street. Travel straight until forced left into Bird Street. First road right into Deare Street and ride into our door if you dare. We are at the T junction of Deare and Cuyler Street.

Alternative Directions (Suitable for bicycles and feet): From the Cape Town side, take the R102 (Cape Road). Continue for quite some time along this road until you get to Rink Street (Engen petrol station on right). Turn right and follow directions above.

If you are travelling with a city to city coach, train or plane give us a call and if we have a vehicle and/or driver available we will collect you free of charge.