Addo Elephant National Park, South AfricaAI generated

Addo Elephant National Park

South Africa · Eastern Cape · 170 m

Short description of Addo Elephant National Park

Addo Elephant National Park is one of South Africa’s best-known national parks and an important protected area in the Eastern Cape. The malaria-free park is particularly famous for its large elephant population and diverse wildlife, including lions, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards. Its varied landscapes stretch from dense bushland to the coast, where whales and great white sharks can also be spotted with some luck. With excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities, well-maintained roads, and good infrastructure, Addo Elephant National Park is an ideal destination for self-drive safaris and families.

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Recommended length of stay

Minimum1 day
Optimal2 days
Maximum3 days

Travel seasons at a glance

Best time to visit: May or September

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All highlights and sightsBeta

  1. African Elephant Herds
  2. Game Drives, self-drive & guided
  3. Big Five Wildlife
  4. Hapoor Dam Elephant Viewing
  5. Main Camp Waterhole & Underground Hide
  6. Addo's Big Seven
  7. Black Rhino
  8. Addo Flightless Dung Beetle
  9. Spekboom Thicket
  10. Zuurberg Mountains
  11. Zuurberg Hiking Trails
  12. Alexandria Dune Field
  13. Woody Cape & Alexandria Forest
  14. Alexandria Hiking Trail (2 days, reservation)
  15. Coastal & Marine Section
  16. Southern Right Whales off the Coastal Section (June - November)
  17. St. Croix Island African Penguin Colony
  18. Nyathi Section
  19. Darlington Section
  20. Sundays River Valley

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