Addo Elephant National Park

Up close and personal with gentle giants

Information about Addo Elephant National Park

Addo Elephant National Park is one of South Africa's iconic national park. It was established to save 11 elephants on the brink of extinction, and is now home to over 600 happy and healthy elephants. Besides that, there are also buffalo, lions, hyenas and meerkats to be spotted in the park.

Interesting facts about Addo Elephant National Park

Addo is rated as one of the best places in Africa to see elephants up close.

Some trees in the Addo park have strategically placed bee boxes to help protect them from being eaten by elephants.

The park stretches to the sea and protects marine ecosystems, including islands that are home to colonies of African penguins.

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Highlights in Addo Elephant National Park

Addo Safari

Experience the thrill of a safari in Addo Elephant National Park, one of South Africa’s most remarkable wildlife reserves. Home to an incredible diversity of animals, the park offers the chance to observe wildlife in their natural habitat, from large herds of elephants moving gracefully across the landscape to buffalo, zebras, and antelope grazing on the open plains. Keep your eyes open for predators such as lions and hyenas, as well as smaller species that add richness to the ecosystem. Birdlife is also abundant, with a variety of species filling the air with sound and colour. Every moment on safari brings something new, as the animals go about their daily rhythms of feeding, resting, and interacting, creating an unforgettable glimpse into the wild heart of Africa.