Addo Elephant National Park

Activities

Guided Game Drives

There are a number of game drive options available:

• Day, sunset and night drives of approximately 2 hours in duration are on offer.
• Drives are conducted by knowledgeable, qualified guides on open-top landrovers or trucks.
• Bookings are essential. It is advisable to book drives in advance, particularly in the high season (October to March).
• Drives can be booked by Telephone: +27 (0)42 233 8621 or E-mail.
• Times of departure vary according to season – please check with the game drive office beforehand.
• Children under the age of 6 years not allowed on these drives. Children under 12 years pay half price.
• See Game drive rates for details.
  • Sunrise drive: Departing 06:00 (summer) or 07:00 (winter) - dress warmly and watch the bush come alive for the day. Lions may still be active from the night’s hunting, buffalo may be seen and kudu are plentiful.
  • Day drives: Departing 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 – viewing may include herds of elephant, antelope, zebra , warthog and ostrich.
  • Sunset drive: Departing 16:00 (winter) or 18:00 (summer) – enjoy late afternoon viewing, snacks & drinks as the sun goes down and then some night time viewing – black rhino, buffalo, lions and antelope may be seen.
  • Night drive: Departing 18:00 (winter) or 20:00 (summer) – dress warmly and discover the secrets of nighttime in the bush: springhares, porcupines, genets and polecats are seen with sightings of lions and elephants a possibility.

Eyethu Hop-on

Guides can be hired at affordable rates to get on your vehicle and guide you through the game area. These are local community members who have been trained as guides and now run their own small business. Hop-on guides can be booked by E-mail.

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