Addo Elephant National Park

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Addo Elephant National Park, the third-largest national park, is not only home to the traditional Big Five, but the Big 7, which includes the Southern right whale and Great white shark in its marine environment.

Situated a mere 30 minutes drive from the nearest large town and airport in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), the Park is perfectly situated to show off all its natural wonders with all who wish to visit – from the small flightless dung beetles to the hundreds of grey mammoths, the Park was formed to protect and so much more in between!

Activities at Addo abound – from self-drive game viewing, guided game drives and 4×4 trails to short walks and longer overnight hikes or simply bird watching or relishing in a relaxing spa treatment. Addo has it all!

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Province: Eastern Cape
Nearest City/Town: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

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Matyholweni Rest Camp

Addo Elephant National Park

From R2,199.00 per night

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Matyholweni Rest Camp

Addo Elephant National Park

From R2,199.00 per night

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Addo Rest Camp

Addo Elephant National Park

From R486.00 per night

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12 June 2023

Addo Elephant National Park Economic Transformation Roadshows A Success

Some 300 business owners from around Addo Elephant National Park (AENP) outside Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape engaged with South African National Parks...

07 June 2023

Addo Elephant National Park – Rangers Wanted

Addo Elephant National Park is on a recruitment drive to appoint Anti-Poaching Unit Field Rangers. Anti-poaching Security Manager, Edward Moumakoe say...

26 May 2023

Addo Elephant National Park Undertakes To Get Local Business Involved

Communities and business owners surrounding Addo Elephant National Park (AENP) will have the opportunity to engage with SANParks staff on investment o...

02 February 2023

Limited Space Left To Mountain Bike Among the Addo Big Five

With just under two months to go before the next Tour de Addo heads out, only seven spots remain for the next two tours taking place at the end of Mar...

11 May 2022

Media Release: Two Members of Abalone Syndicate Arrested in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape Province

Two key abalone poaching syndicate members were arrested on Friday, 6 May 2022 in a joint operation between South African National Parks (SANParks) En...

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