Addo elephant park offers close-up elephant encounters and malaria free safaris as well as horse-riding and hiking in the beautiful Zuurberg mountains.
Addo Elephant Park is one of the notable conservation success stories of South Africa. The Addo elephant was saved from near extinction in the early 20th century thanks to the Parks’ efforts. And now, Addo has one of the densest elephant populations in Africa.
The sizable elephant herds are partly due to the unique Addo Valley bushveld. The pink flowered Spekboom is prevalent. This is not only a favourite food for elephants, but it is also tremendously good for the planet, countering negative pollution.
As well as incredible up- close encounters with elephant, an Addo Elephant Park safari also offers black rhino, lion, Cape buffalo, antelope. Plus let’s not forget the endangered flightless dung beetle!
We always recommend that you combine your stay at Addo with a scenic drive up into the Zuurberg mountains. These are now incorporated into the Greater Addo Park. Here you can enjoy horse-riding, mountain biking, hiking trails. Also nearby is the Sundays River where you can partake in a relaxing afternoon canoeing adventure. The perfect option after a morning of game-viewing!
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