Title: Colchester Travel Guide: Best of Colchester, Eastern Cape Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Colchester](https://expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Hotels.d6195670.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Colchester](https://expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Holiday-Rentals.d6195670.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Colchester](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Colchester.d6195670.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Colchester](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Colchester.d6195670.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Colchester Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Colchester.d6195670.Car-Hire-Guide)[Colchester Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Colchester.d6195670.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Colchester Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![in Addo Elephant Park in Colchester, South Africa Closeup of an elephant family ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6195670/b75ea46b-a0f1-4919-8824-77c4354871f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunrise On The River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6195670/993f5f0c-ff70-4188-a70f-2d94cde750a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I had to do it! What is it? Yes, a zebra crossing. #OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051004/ba3a3b31-14d2-4a46-b8cd-27fa0701a8ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Its not hard to take good photos of driftwood - no matter the angle its intriguing and thought provoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6195670/e04d6984-f3c3-454c-8d5f-70f55109b84e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Such dedication to detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6195670/ac84357d-c940-4918-98ac-e1efd0740a4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Colchester Things to do - Top hotels in Colchester - Top Holiday Rentals in Colchester ![Elephants Footprint Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10150000/10144600/10144514/f15a9bdc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Elephants Footprint Lodge 1 Riverside Drive Riverside Park Colchester Eastern Cape £95 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Colchester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Matyholweni Gate and Sundays River Dunes are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews) Very nice and quiet place to stay when going to Addo national park. Reviewed on 23 Sept 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=10144514&PinnedHotelID=10144514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6195670) ![Happy Jackal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36050000/36048600/36048519/3874c6ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Happy Jackal 5 RIVERSIDE DRIVE Colchester Eastern Cape £48 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Matyholweni Gate and Sundays River Dunes ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) Just a quick overnight and early departure for us. Host was lovely and very prompt with communication and driving guidance. Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=36048519&PinnedHotelID=36048519&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6195670) ![Dungbeetle River Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15530000/15524000/15523976/d34c5926_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dungbeetle River Lodge 76 Aqua Vista Crescent Colchester Eastern Cape £93 14 Apr - 15 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly B&B in Colchester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sundays River Dunes and Matyholweni ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (69 reviews) Room was clean. Staff attentive. Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=15523976&PinnedHotelID=15523976&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6195670) [See all 279 properties in Colchester](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6195670) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Addo Park Vista Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44110000/44103900/44103818/ed19c7ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Addo Park Vista Cottages Addo Park Vista Colchester Eastern Cape Stay at this holiday home in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Matyholweni Gate and Sundays River Dunes are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Hotels-Addo-Park-Vista-Cottages.h44103818.Hotel-Information) ![Addo Adventure House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44110000/44103800/44103754/b9292585_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Addo Adventure House 136 Aquavista Crescent Colchester Eastern Cape Stay at this holiday home in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sundays River Dunes and Matyholweni Gate are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Hotels-Addo-Adventure-House.h44103754.Hotel-Information) ![Addo Park View - Sundaze Riverside](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36820000/36817600/36817575/d00f0fa1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Addo Park View - Sundaze Riverside 1 Aquavista Crescent Colchester Eastern Cape Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Sundays River Dunes and Matyholweni ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Colchester hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6195670&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6195670&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6195670&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6195670&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6195670&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6195670&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6195670&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6195670&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Sundays River Dunes Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sundays River Dunes during your travels in Colchester. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sundays-River-Dunes-Colchester.d553248621583492153.Attraction) #### Matyholweni Gate Explore the great outdoors at Matyholweni Gate, a lovely green space in Colchester. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matyholweni-Gate-Colchester.d553248622100300219.Attraction) #### Pearson Park Nature Reserve You can take time to visit Pearson Park Nature Reserve during your travels to Colchester. Wander the riverfront and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pearson-Park-Nature-Reserve-Colchester.d906676954734960640.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Port Elizabeth: River Cruise on the Sundays River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758873/3bc75119-c95a-4693-a480-1da2016e12cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port Elizabeth: River Cruise on the Sundays River £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/port-elizabeth-river-cruise-on-the-sundays-river.a4758873.activity-details) ![Addo Elephant 5 hour Morning Safari.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45271341/11d6cfc5-f030-4302-a775-c7cd1dab4104.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Addo Elephant 5 hour Morning Safari. £101 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/addo-elephant-5-hour-morning-safari.a45271341.activity-details) ![Half-Day Addo Elephant National Park Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47182786/d1156cde-2d13-4a65-9690-80b706d76545.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Addo Elephant National Park £95 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-addo-elephant-national-park.a47182786.activity-details) ![ The Tooth and Claw Schotia Game Reserve Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51156482/e31994cb-b411-4220-8397-df00131eecf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Tooth and Claw Schotia Game Reserve Private Tour £142 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-tooth-and-claw-schotia-game-reserve-private-tour.a51156482.activity-details) ![Addo Elephant National Park Full Day Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3587743/dd1fe4b9-5d27-428b-a305-69a5b70675d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Addo Elephant National Park Full Day Safari £130 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/addo-elephant-national-park-full-day-safari.a3587743.activity-details) ![Half-Day Schotia Game Reserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49625394/2856d5bf-dba1-4c31-a4bd-043a894026cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Schotia Game Reserve (Open 4x4 Safari Vehicle) £106 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-schotia-game-reserve-open-4x4-safari-vehicle.a49625394.activity-details) [See all activities in Colchester](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Colchester.d6195670.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Colchester - Places of interest - [Addo Elephant National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Addo-Elephant-National-Park-Eastern-Cape.d6090803.Attraction) - [King's Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kings-Beach-Gqeberha.d6090787.Attraction) - [Hobie Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hobie-Beach-Summerstrand.d6090793.Attraction) - [Port Elizabeth City Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Elizabeth-City-Hall-Port-Elizabeth-Central.d6090797.Attraction) - [Lalibela Game Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lalibela-Game-Reserve-Makhanda.d6090807.Attraction) - [Schotia Tooth and Claw Safari ](https://expedia.co.uk/Schotia-Tooth-And-Claw-Safari-Addo.d553248621532481447.Attraction) - [Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Mandela-Metropolitan-University-Summerstrand.d6090785.Attraction) - [Grey High School ](https://expedia.co.uk/Grey-High-School-Gqeberha.d553248634181191190.Attraction) - [St. George's Cricket Ground ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Georges-Cricket-Ground-Port-Elizabeth-Central.d6090801.Attraction) - [Market Square ](https://expedia.co.uk/Market-Square-Port-Elizabeth-Central.d6090799.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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