- Posted by: Landia Davies
- January 22, 2008, 4:01 pm
Addo Elephant National Park in the rustic Eastern Cape province of South Africa is the ideal place for observing elephants at close quarters in the African bush. Visitors can get up close and personal with the largest land mammal in the world, in the malaria-free authentic African bushveld of Addo Park.
Addo Elephant Park, outside of Port Elizabeth, is home to the world’s densest elephant population, making for an unforgettable wilderness experience. Addo Park is also home to a rich variety of bird life, ranging from ostriches to eagles and sunbirds to secretary birds. Other wildlife includes the unique flightless dung beetle, cape buffalo and a variety of antelope species.
Highlights of Addo Elephant Park:
• Get close to the gentle giants on Addo game drives
• Experience the unforgettable African wilderness
• See the Big 5 in their natural environment
• Look out for the Big 7
• Take in the diverse birdlife at Addo
• Walk with the Addo elephants
• Follow in the footsteps of the ancients
• Interact with African elephants in their daily life
• Take a an Addo Elephant Walking Safari
Addo makes for an easy day trip from Port Elizabeth. The park can be visited on a self-drive outing or as part of an organised Addo Park tour. There are also several appealing accommodation options in the area, for those wanting to stay a little longer and soak up the bush sounds and sights at a more leisurely place.
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Landia Davies has recently joined Africa Travel Guide as the new online editor. A nature lover and passionate traveler she loves exploring and is always looking for new adventures. Landia hopes to become a highly accomplished travel writer and knowledgeable vagabond. Growing up on the coast of South Africa, she enjoys the outdoors and soaking up local culture.
