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Addo Elephant National
Park was founded in 1931 to
provide sanctuary for the eleven remaining
elephants
in the area.
The
success of the park means that it now has over 420
elephants, 450 Cape buffalo, some black rhino and a
variety of antelope. Lion and spotted hyena have
recently been re-introduced to the area. A species
of beetle almost unique to Addo is the flightless
dung beetle.
The original park is being expanded to
include the Woody Cape Nature Reserve
(extending from the Sundays River estuary
towards Alexandria) and a marine reserve,
(which includes Saint Croix Island and Bird
Island).
South African National Parks runs a variety of
overnight accommodation at its main rest camp. We
recommend that you spend at least two nights (giving
you a full day in the park). Always book in advance
(click on the map opposite to visit SANParks™
website).
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