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Woody Cape

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Langebos Huts

Listen for the haunting calls of the rare tree dassie by night and awake to a chorus of birds in flitting through the forest canopy. The Langebos huts are available to hikers on the two-day Alexandria Hiking Trail, as well as those simply wanting an overnight stay in the forest. The 7km Dassie Day Trail begins at the huts and the breathtaking Woody Cape coastline of the Park is a short drive and walk away.

5 Things to Seek

1. Trumpeter hornbill
2. Ground hornbill
3. Knysna turaco
4. Tree dassie
5. Bushbuck

Contact Matyholweni

Tel: +27(0)41 4680916/8
Fax: +27(0)41 4680949
Email: matyholweni@sanparks.org

Ranger at Woody Cape – Tel: +27(0)46 6530601


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Accommodation

Two wooden cabins nestled in the enchanting Alexandria forest provide a tranquil haven for visitors.Each cabin sleeps 6 people in two bedrooms with mattresses provided (visitors should bring their own bedding and pillows). A gas fridge, gas stove, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils are provided, as well as an outside braai area. The two cabins share a hot water shower and toilet.

Tariffs: R70 per person per night. Note: tariffs exclude conservation fee per night.

Bookings are made through Camp Matyholweni.

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Activities

Guided Horse Trails

Two-day Alexandria Hiking Trail

Walking Trail (day trail)

Nearby beach access

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Facilities

The following facilities are available at the main rest camp:

  • A fuel station selling petrol and diesel is available between 07:00 and 17:00.

  • A shop selling curios, snacks and basic supplies is open between 08:00 and 18:00 (Please note: times vary according to season, please check with park staff).

  • An al-la-carte restaurant is available in the main camp and is open for all meals from 07:00 to 22:00. Bookings are advisable, especially for dinner. Telephone: +27 (0)42 233 8674..

  • A swimming pool is available for overnight visitors.

  • A picnic and braai area is available for day visitors.

  • The SASOL Red Bishop Bird Hide

  • The PPC Discovery Trail is accessible to all, including the visually and mobility-impaired.

  • There is a public telephone and a post box near the reception. Post is collected for delivery every week day morning at 09:00. A post office is situated in the town of Addo, approximately 15 km from the park.

  • Credit cards are accepted for payment of accommodation, activities (except for the Alexandria Hiking trail and the Zuurberg horse trails), shop purchases and restaurant meals.

  • A First National Bank with ATM is situated in the town of Addo, 15 km from the park. Other banking facilities are located in the town of Kirkwood, 35 km from the park and Port Elizabeth, 75 km from the park.

  • A la Carte restaurant and curio shop available.

  • Underground wildlife viewing hide

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How to get there

These directions are for Addo Main Camp.

Air

  • The nearest domestic airport is in Port Elizabeth, 75 km from the park. A number of hire car agencies have depots at the airport.
  • International airports are situated at Johannesburg and Cape Town, with connecting flights to Port Elizabeth available.

Car hire

Cars can be hired from various agencies at the airport in Port Elizabeth. Please see contact details on the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism website: www.nmbt.co.za

Coaches

A number of coach operators have organized tours to the park. Please see contact details on the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism website: www.nmbt.co.za

Directions from Port Elizabeth (PE)

Take the N2 highway towards Grahamstown. Take the turnoff to the left signposted “Motherwell” and “Addo Elephant National Park”. Turn left at the top of the off-ramp and proceed through Motherwell. Follow this road until you see the entrance to the park on the right. Distance PE to park - about 72 km.

Alternative route from PE

Take the N2 highway towards Grahamstown and carry straight on until the N2 splits off to the left from the N10. Carry straight on, following the N10 towards Cradock/Cookhouse. Take the R342 to the left when you get to the intersection with Paterson on your right. This will be sign posted “Addo Elephant National Park”. Follow this road, looking out for the entrance to the park on your left.

Directions from Grahamstown

Take the N2 towards Port Elizabeth. Follow this road until you see the turnoff to the N10 towards Cradock/Cookhouse. Take this turnoff and Carry straight on, following the N10 towards Cradock/Cookhouse. Take the R342 to the left when you get to the intersection with Paterson on your right. This will be sign posted “Addo Elephant National Park”. Follow this road, looking out for the entrance to the park on your left.

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Park Map

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Full Addo Map

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Tariffs

Members of SANParks’ loyalty programme WILD do not pay conservation fees provided that proof of Identity and their WILD card are shown on arrival.

Daily Conservation Fees for 1 November 2006 to 31 October 2007

South African Citizens and Residents (with ID):

R25 per person, per day

SADC Nationals (with passport):

R50 per person, per day

Standard Conservation Fee (Foreign Visitors):

R100,00 per Adult R50,00 per child under 12 per day

Wild Card: Year Permits available for all our guests

 

Tariffs for 1 November 2007 to 31 October 2008
Unit type
No. of units
Rate
Base
Max. beds
Add. Adult
Add. Child
Addo Main Rest Camp

Caravan site CK6CP (with powerpoint)

20

R120,00

1–2

6 people per site

R40,00

R20,00

10

R120,00

1–2

4 people per site

R40,00

R20,00

10

R395,00

1-2

4 single beds

R116,00

R58,00

5

R300,00

1-2

2 single beds

n/a

n/a

6

R660,00

1-2

2 single beds

n/a

n/a

1

R435,00

1-2

2 single beds

n/a

n/a

20

R605,00

1-2

2 single beds and 1 double sleeper couch

R116,00

R58,00

Chalet CH2/4Z (unit accessbile to the mobility challenged)

2

R605,00

1-2

2 single beds and 1 double sleeper couch

R116,00

R58,00

6

R605,00

1-2

2 single beds

n/a

n/a

10

R605,00

1-2

2 single beds

n/a

n/a

Cottage CO2Z (unit accessbile to the mobility challenged)

10

R605,00

1-2

2 single beds

n/a

n/a

1

R640,00

1-4

1 double and 2 single beds and 1 double sleeper couch

n/a

n/a

1

R1760,00

1-4

6 single beds

R200,00

R200,00

1

R1760,00

1-4

6 single beds

R200,00

R200,00
Matholweni Restcamp

7

R605,00

1-2

2 single beds

n/a

n/a

Cottage CO2Z (accessible to the mobility challenged)

2

R605,00

1-2

2 single beds

n/a

n/a

Family Cottage FA3

3

R605,00

1-2

2 single beds and 1 single sleeper couch

R116,00

R58,00
Narina Bush Camp

Bush Camp in Zuurburg Section BCT4 (communal facilties, check in at Addo Main Camp)

1

R640,00

1-4

4 tents each with 2 single beds

R116,00

R58,00
Kabouga and Darlington
Enquiries should be directed to the park This accommodation is associated with the Addo 4x4 Trail
 

Kabouga Mvubu Camping

 

R65.00

1-2

max 4 persons per site

R15.00

R15.00

Kabouga Cottage

 

R265.00

1-2

sleeps 6 people

R95.00

R50.00

Darlington Dam

4 bed rustic Fishermans Hut

 

R130.00

1-4

sleeps 4 people

n/a

n/a

Camping

 

R20.00

1

 

R20

R20

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Birding in Addo Elephant National Park

Greater Addo's birding opportunity covers excellent habitat contrast between dense thickets of Spekboom interspersed with open grassy areas and wooded kloofs (particularly in the Zuurberg region). And now that the park has expanded to include areas of Nama-Karoo, coastal dune-fields, coastal islands and the Alexandria Forest , a variety of other habitats swell the birding potential of the park.

In and around the Addo rest camp Karoo and Cape Robin , Bokmakierie, Southern Boubou, Southern Tchagra and Cape Bunting are prominent, with Brown-hooded Kingfisher, Fiscal Flycatcher, Fork-tailed Drongo, Malachite and Greater Double-collared Sunbird also easily found. A trip into the game viewing area will not produce a plethora of birds, but Bokmakierie will once more be prominent, and Martial Eagle, Southern Black Korhaan and Secretarybird may well be seen.

In the wooded kloofs of the Zuurberg, Crowned Eagles breed. Forest species typical of the Eastern Cape , such as Olive Bush Shrike, Yellow-throated Woodland Warbler and Cape Batis can also be searched for. 

Alexandria Forest has many forest species, such as Knysna Turaco, Black Cuckoo (summer only), Grey Cuckoo-shrike, Chorister Robin and the special of the location, Cape Parrot .

The coastal grasslands south of Alexandria Forest are home to exciting species such as Denham’s Bustard (with impressive displaying during summer) and Black-winged Plover.

The coastal islands have impressive breeding colonies of Cape Gannet and African Penguin.

The Karoo vegetation around Darlington Lake is home to many Karoo endemics such as Pririt Batis, Rufous-eared Warbler and Karoo Chat.

(Compiled by Chris Patton)

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