Addo Elephant National Park
The beauty of Addo Elephant National Park is that it lies within an easy hour’s drive of the Eastern Cape city of Port Elizabeth and offers visitors the chance to observe elephants in their natural environment.
Did you know?
The elephant population at Addo once consisted of only 16 elephants – today, more than 550 elephants roam free here
It’s hard to believe that this population once consisted of only 16 elephants – today, more than 550 elephants roam free here.
Both the park and the size of the elephant population have grown substantially over the years. Addo is now the third largest national park in South Africa, stretching from the Zuurberg mountains to the coast and including two offshore island groups.
Addo is now also home to the Big Five with the reintroduction of a small pride of lions, along with spotted hyenas. Other megafauna that call this park home are buffalo, black rhino and leopards.
Accommodation options include several luxury lodges, a main camp and a satellite camp, as well as several bush camps. Due to the park’s accessibility and popularity, advance bookings are essential.
A unique experience is the chance to book a horse trail in a Big Five area. The park also offers game drives and ‘hop-on’ guides for those who wish to be guided in their own vehicle.
