Are you getting bored or tired of staying in hotels and guesthouses every time you go on holiday?
Or do you just want to try something new? If you answered yes, well then the answer you are looking for is Maggie May Houseboat.
Staying on board of Maggie May Houseboat, you will have the opportunity to experience and enjoy the natural beauty and very peaceful surroundings of the Sunday River, in a very unique way.
The houseboat which can be seen as a floating chalet, is situated about 20 minutes from Port Elizabeth, with the entrance gate to the Addo Elephant Park, a mere 2 minute drive away.
And if you were wondering the Maggie May is a self-catering, four sleeper houseboat.
If you have never stayed on a houseboat, and are wondering what kind of facilities you might find, here are a few things on board that you will get:
- The houseboat is equipped with a double bed; there is a lounge area with leather seating that also converts into a double bed if needed.
- There is a fully equipped kitchen that has both hot and cold water, a fridge / freezer and kettle.
- There is also a bathroom fitted with a shower, hand wash basin and toilet, ample storage is available, and if you are in the mood for a little music, you will find a CD player with speakers on the top deck and outer decks.
- Secure parking is also available so you do not need to worry.
If you are considering staying on a houseboat instead of a fancy hotel, then it is quite obvious that you want to relax while enjoying the beauty of nature all around you. You can probably already imagine yourself sitting on the top deck sipping a delicious sundowner, while experiencing the beautiful African sunset at its best. Or what about listening to the call of a lion / jackal at night (without even being in the bush), and then there is also the call of the Fish Eagle during the day. If you are an active photographer you will love to sit on the deck while watching the animals come drink water at the river.
But of course you are in beautiful Eastern Cape, so there are many activities that you can do to keep busy. Some of them include:
- Bird watching
- 4×4 trails
- River cruises
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
- Horse riding
- Self-drive safaris at Addo Elephant Park with your own vehicle
- Game viewing and many more.
You can even pack a picnic basket, and use the small boat with electric motor and enjoy a romantic cruise along the river.
When it comes to dining, like mentioned the Maggie May is self-catering and a braai is available.