Game Drives
There are a number of game drive options available. All activities depart from Addo Main Camp Reception.
Summer season is from 1 October – 31 March. Winter season is from 1 April – 30 September.
Guided Game Drives
Each game drive lasts approximately 2 hours.
| Type of drive | Departure time | Max persons | Min persons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:30 (summer) 06:30 (winter) |
74 | 2 |
| Morning | 09:00 | 74 | 2 |
| Midday | 12:00 | 74 | 2 |
| Afternoon | 15:00 | 74 | 2 |
| Sunset | 17:30 (summer) 17:00 (winter) |
30 | 2 |
| Night | 19:30 (summer) 19:00 (winter) |
44 | 2 |
Booking in advance is essential. Confirm bookings 24 hours in advance.
- Tel: +27 (0)42 233 8619
- Email: [email protected]
Important Information
- All guests entering the National Park should pay the daily conservation fee at the Main gate.
- Sunrise, Sunset and Night drive departure times vary according to season. It is important to check the current departure times with the game drive office when making a booking.
- Children under the age of 6 years are not allowed on these drives.
- Check in at game drive office 30 minutes prior to departure of drive.
- Game drives depart from the main camp only. Guests staying in Spekboom Tented Camp cannot participate in Sunrise, Sunset or Night drives as game area gates are closed.
- PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
- No refunds are given.
Hop-on Guides
The Hop-on guide is an individual sourced from the community adjacent to the Park, who was fully trained as an Addo guide and who operates his own business within the Park, providing guiding services to visitors in the comfort of their own vehicles.
Prices (as from 1 March 2026)
Prices listed are per two-hour guided drive in your own vehicle.
| Vehicle type | Price |
|---|---|
| Sedan | R400 |
| 6-seater | R430 |
| Mini-bus | R520 |
| 22-seater | R620 |
| Coach | R850 |
| South African school groups (Gr R – 12). All international school groups are charged as per the above. | R350 |
Important Information
- Day visitors: 07:00 – 18:30
- Overnight guests: Game viewing area gate opening time is 18:30
- Contact: Anele Diba on +27 (0)74 608 0831 or [email protected] or [email protected].
Self-Drive Game Viewing
Visitors may enjoy wildlife viewing at their leisure and in the comfort of their own vehicles during the opening hours of the Park’s game gates. Only the per person conservation/entry fee applies.