Here is an outline of what Addo Elephant Park has to offer in terms of accommodation, wildlife and activities:

Addo Elephant Park wildlife sightings include:

  • Lion
  • Spotted hyena (recently re-introduced)
  • 400 species of bird
  • Elephant, Jackal
  • Zebra, Warthog
  • Kudu, Eland
  • Hartebeest, Springbok
  • Buffalo, Hippo
  • Baboon, Vervet monkey
  • Cape fox, Caracal
  • Mongoose, Black Rhino
  • Bush pig, Duiker
  • Klipspringer, Porcupine
  • Genet, weasel
  • Suricate (Meerkat)

Addo Elephant Park’s Unique characteristics:

  • The park conserves no less than five of South Africa’s seven biomes
  • Is also home to one of the densest African elephant populations on earth
  • Addo incorporates the largest coastal dune field in the southern hemisphere
  • The park boasts the Big Seven including the Great White Shark and the Southern Right Whale

Accommodation in Addo Elephant Park:

Addo is a SANPark, so it is equipped with camping facilities, chalets and bungalows. There are also private concessions which are home to 5 star fully inclusive luxury game lodges.

Campsite accommodation for Addo Elephant Park:

  • Addo
  • Kabouga
  • Matyholweni
  • Narina
  • Woody Cape

Private Lodge concessions:

  • Gorah Elephant Camp
  • River Bend Lodge
  • Darlington Lake Lodge
  • Intsomi Lodge
  • Nguni River Lodge

Tours and activities in Addo Elephant Park:

  • Hiking trails: from an hour long walk to overnight trails and beach walks.
  • Addo Park day tours from Port Elizabeth for game driving or walking safaris.
  • Biking in Addo: the ideal destination for mountain biking fans, for beginners and experts
  • Horse rides: suitable for riders of all competencies, including game viewing and overnight trails
  • Game drives: A popular option for a morning or afternoon safari; your park fees are covered for the entire day
  • Bus Tours: there a many options which can start from anywhere in South Africa
  • Adventure tours: popular as an extension for Garden Route adventure tours

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Carla dos SantosCarla dos Santos is the Product Manager of Drive South Africa Travel. She has worked in the Africa Travel Industry since 1998. Born in Cape Town, with a huge travel bug in her pretty much from birth, Carla started travelling close to home, and fell in love with South Africa.

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4 Comments

jamie

Hi

Do you do any volenteer work or anything like that

Landia Davies

Landia Davies

Hi, yes we do. We work closely with Pathfinders, an African adventure travel company and with African Impact, which is a Volunteering in Africa company operating mostly in Southern Africa. Both of these are reliable and personal companies with sound track records and exciting programs. Enjoy volunteering - it’s a once in a lifetime experience!

Marna Carstens

I am looking for info on the Mvubu campsite in the Addo National Park. Please help. How far from the Kirkwood side gate? What is the campsite like?
Thnx

Landia Davies

Landia Davies

The Mvubu Campsite belongs to South African National Parks(SANParks). Best would be to contact them directly. This link to the SANParks website will take you to the page relevant to the campsite including the Mvubu Camp contact details.

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