Addo Elephant Park

Addo elephant park offers close-up elephant encounters and malaria free safaris as well as horse-riding and hiking in the beautiful Zuurberg mountains.

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Addo Elephant Park – Conservation, Safari & Adventure

Addo Elephant Park is one of South Africa’s greatest conservation success stories. Once down to just 11 elephants in the early 20th century, the population has flourished within the park's protection. It's now one of the densest elephant populations in Africa. Today, a safari in Addo offer intimate wildlife encounters in a malaria-free setting. As well as adventure activities in the surrounding region.

Wildlife, Wilderness & Wildflowers

Beyond elephants, you may spot lion, black rhino, buffalo, and antelope—plus the surprisingly lovable flightless dung beetle. The dense herds thrive in the Addo Valley bushveld. As the prevalent pink-speckled Spekboom - a favourite elephant snack - also helps reverse carbon emissions.

(The Spekboom is not only a favourite food for elephants, but it is also tremendously good for the planet, We should all have some in our gardens).

We always recommend that you combine your Addo safari with a scenic drive up into the Zuurberg mountains. Now part of the Greater Addo Park. Zuurberg offers hiking, horse-riding, and mountain biking. Or why not paddle the nearby Sundays River for a relaxing counterpoint to your game drives.

Where to stay in or Near Addo Elephant Park?

Addo lodges are either IN the Addo National Park, such as Gorah Elephant Camp and River Bend game lodge. Gorah even offers a magical meerkat interaction in the early mornings!

Or stay at country lodges close-by such as Woodall or the Elephant House. These offer their own guided game drives into Addo.

Finally you could also opt to stay in the beautiful Zuurberg mountains. As it is only a 30 minute drive to Addo Elephant Park.

Why We Love It

Up-close elephant encounters in a malaria-free setting
Horse riding, hiking & mountain biking in the Zuurberg Mountains
One of the densest elephant populations in Africa
Great add-on to a Garden Route trip

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Experiences To Look Forward To

Addo Elephant Park Day Tours

You can visit the Addo Elephant Park either as a half day safari with a pick-up from the country hotels in the Addo area, or as a full day tour either from Port Elizabeth or Addo. The expansion of ...

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Addo River Trip

Explore a different side of Addo on the Addo River Trip and view game on the riverbank while you drift down some of the most scenic parts of the Sunday’s River in a custom designed, comfortable and ...

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Zuurberg Mountains – Mountain Biking & Hiking

There are some great outdoor options in Addo Elephant Park, including mountain biking and hiking in the lovely Zuurberg Mountains. This is a remote, pristine, and lush forest section of the greater ...

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