Addo National Elephant Park

National park Colchester, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What to expect

Addo Elephant National Park is a diverse wildlife conservation park situated close to Gqeberha in South Africa. The park is home to over 600 elephants, 400 Cape buffaloes, and 48 endangered south-western black rhinoceros. It is also one of the few parks in the world that is home to the Big 7, which includes the elephant, rhinoceros, lion, buffalo, leopard, whale, and great white shark. The park offers various activities such as self-drive game viewing, guided game drives, 4×4 trails, short walks, and longer overnight hikes. It is also a great spot for bird watching, with a variety of bird species, including gannets and penguins. The park has a range of accommodation options, including family-friendly cottages and luxury safari lodges. The park is suitable for families, with various activities and amenities available for children

Plan your family visit to the Addo National Elephant Park with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We did both a luxury stay at one of the many safari resorts in the area and a self-drive through the park

Highlights: We saw several herds of elephants as well as many other animals ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went straight into the wildlife of South Africa! We saw elephants and giraffes on the first day, and baboons on the second

Highlights: The kids were very impressed. It was an amazing start to our trip and hard to top. It was a great opportunity to see animals in their natural habitat ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent around 20 minutes just watching a group of elephants, some youngsters included, bathing in mud alongside the road

Highlights: The impact of these impressive animals made us all just sit and watch ✨