Addo Elephant National Park

National park · Sarah Baartman District Municipality

Addo Elephant National Park

National park · Sarah Baartman District Municipality

South Africa

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Hundreds of elephants, lions, black rhinos, great views

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Lisa Crooks (Elle)

Google

Always a great experience with sightings of all sorts of animals guaranteed. I always see lots of elephants, zebras, buck of many varieties and the occasional hyena. It's a great place to take the family for a self guided safari. Very beautiful and makes for a great day trip or even better for an extended stay.

Kim K

Google

Incredible experience! Within the one day we saw elephants up close, kudu, zebra, warthogs and even a black-backed jackal. The park is well-run, with good roads for self-driving and plenty of spots to stop and take in the views. Seeing elephants in their natural habitat, calm, majestic. It’s something I’ll never forget.

Mamotseo Katlego Morewane

Google

Think Kruger National Park, Except More Intimate. Great place, wonderful scenery and great place to take the kids for a little break away from the normal routine. I advise that you go at 09h00 in order to explore the park and avoid rushing to the gate to leave before cut off.

Beloved Photography

Google

It was an amazing experience to see the animals in their natural habitat. Elephants, zebras, antelopes, warthogs, monkeys, meerkats. We drove from the south entrance to the north entrance and ate at the restaurant there, but the food wasn’t really tasty.

Jaun Lombard

Google

Amazing experience. There was so many elephants and Zebras and other types of bucks in the park. Great, clean facilities available with lots of rest stops and picnic spots. Definitely a good trip for the entire family.

Linda du Toit-Snyman

Google

Entered from South - Matyholweni camp. Drove through to Addo rest camp. Found roads 3 to 4 /5. Lush greenery. Good sightings on this 38km drive. Shop 3/5 not enough essentials, i.e. milk, cold meats, tomatoes etc.

Lydia Clifford

Google

Lovely and easy to follow the map and signs. Make sure to use the bathroom and allow travel times to the next,lol. Lookouts are good.Saw what we can to see....was a lovely day out with the fam and had a lovely picnic at the lookout. Son managed the map reading for us. Will be back.

Jason Jack

Google

Earlier morning 6am game drive. Please check which entrance you need to get to carefully to plan accordingly. Ck was knowledgeable and friendly informing us of interesting facts on the birds and animals we saw. As the sun peaks over the horizon, it's a magical site to behold. The soft light is fantastic. Dress warm with a hoodie/beanie as it can get very fresh.