Addo Elephant National Park

Addo Elephant National Park is the wildlife safari flagship of

Deep within the shadows of the dense valley bushveld of the Sundays River region of the Eastern Cape lies the Addo Elephant National Park. Here in Addo, the evenings are punctuated by the strident howl of the black-backed jackal, and the francolins call heralds each new dawn. Safe from relentless persecution in the past, the grey leviathans of the bush now roam in peace.

The original Elephant section of the Addo Elephant National Park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven elephants remained in the area - today this finely tuned ecosystem is sanctuary to over 420 elephants, Cape buffalo, black rhino, a variety of antelope species, as well as the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo. But the Addo story has only just begun. Plans to expand the 145 000 ha Addo National Elephant Park into a 360 000 ha mega-park are moving forward at an exciting pace. This expansion is transforming Addo into the ultimate tourism destination. Some of its unique features already includes:

In addition, plans include the proposed proclamation of a 120 000 ha (296 500 acre) marine reserve that includes islands that are home to the worlds largest breeding populations of Cape gannets and second largest breeding population of African penguins.

The mission of the Addo Elephant National Park is to conserve the faunal and floral assemblages and ecological processes that characterise the unique Eastern Cape region, and to actively present this for the appreciation by visitors.

Accommodation near Addo National Park

• Camp Figtree B&B accommodation near to Addo Elephant Park is a remote, private lodge set on top of the stunning Zuurberg mountain range. Resting between a conservancy and the greater Addo Elephant National Park, the camp boasts breathtaking 270-degree views over the verdant surrounding areas and out onto the steely-blue Indian Ocean. Camp Figtree has been designed around its original 1920s traditional colonial building style.
• Cosmos Cuisine Guesthouse accommodation near to Addo Elephant Park Come and enjoy COSMOS CUISINEs luxurious accommodation and traditional countryside hospitality, in the heart of the charming Sundays River Valley. Scenic drives and Addo Elephant Park. Restaurant voted one of top 30 in S.A
• Hitgeheim Country Lodge accommodation near to Addo Elephant Park This owner managed lodge, situated on a working ostrich, citrus, game farm offers an unique experience where guests can relax in comfort and come face to face with the indigenous ten
• Lupus Den Country House accommodation near to Addo Elephant Park Priscilla and Noel have not needed to learn any tricks about how to host. They are just naturally hospitable people who make you feel instantly at home and relaxed. Priscilla and Noel have been living in their farmhouse for 40 years now
• The Elephant House Lodge accommodation near to Addo Elephant Park It’s a stunning house, the brainchild of one night’s sleepless pondering by Anne who mapped the whole thing out in her head – a small lawned courtyard surrounded on three sides by thatched and shady verandah. The house is in a sense inside out.
• Chrislin African Lodge B&B accommodation in Addo. All of our 8 huts replicate the authentic African mud hut. The roof is thatched with grass, and the walls are made from an earth and clay mixture. Each hut has its own en-suite bathroom (with shower, basin and toilet), ceiling fans and hairdryer
• Addo Valley Retreat Farmbed and breakfast accommodation in Addo, Addo Valley Retreat is only 9.2Kms from the World Famous Addo Elephant Park. A quite place to unwind and De-Stress from your long traveling and affordable Rates.

Accommodation in and around Addo