Addo Elephant National Park is situated in the dense valley of the Sundays River region. This Eastern Cape game park offers a memorable wildlife experience and is home to the Big 5, namely Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard.
Addo Elephant National Park is set deep within the dense valley bushveld of the Sundays River region of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The original Elephant section of the Park was proclaimed in 1931, a time when just 11 Elephant roamed the area.
Today, however, over 450 Elephant makes the Park its home, as well as Cape Buffalo, Black Rhino, a variety of antelope species and the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo. Addo National Park is indeed a unique and diverse wildlife sanctuary, and plans to expand and transform Addo is already in motion
At this Eastern Cape game park you will experience an unrivaled natural diversity, boasting 5 of South Africa's seven major vegetation biomes. Addo is also home to the 'Big 7', namely Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Whale and the Great White Shark.
In addition, Addo plans to proclaim 120 000 hectares of marine reserve, that includes islands that are home to the world's largest breeding populations of Cape gannets and second largest breeding population of African penguins.
How to get there:
By Air:
Port Elizabeth Airport is located about 75 kilometres (46.6 miles) from the Park, and is the closest domestic airport. International Airports are situated in Johannesburg and Cape Town, with connecting flights to Port Elizabeth available.
By Road:
Car Hire:
There are various agencies available at the airport in Port Elizabeth or in all major towns of South Africa.
Internal Road Network:
The entrance road and some of the tourist loops in the Park are tarred and in a good condition. Other tourist roads within the Park are of a good gravel standard. Normal sedan cars can be used on all tourist roads. A 4X4 vehicle is needed for guests wanting to take the 4X4 route within the Park.
How to get there:
Directions from Port Elizabeth:
There are 3 alternatives:
1) Take the N2 highway towards Grahamstown. Take the turnoff to the left signposted 'Motherwell' and 'Addo Elephant National Park'. Turn left at the top of the off ramp and proceed to 'Motherwell'. Follow this road until you see the entrance to the Park on the right. The distance is about 72 kilometres (45 miles) or one hour travelling time.
2) Take the N2 highway towards Grahamstown and travel straight until the N2 splits off to the left from the N10. Carry straight on, following the N10 towards Cradock/Cookhouse. Take the R342 to the left when you get to the intersection with Paterson on your right.
This will be sign posted 'Addo Elephant National Park'. Follow this road, looking out for the entrance to the Park on your left. The distance is about 120 kilometres (74.6 miles) or one hour and 15 minutes driving time.
3) Take the N2 highway towards Grahamstown. Pass Coega harbour on your right. Cross the Sundays River Bridge. Turn off to your left at the sign that says 'Camp Matyholweni'.
Follow this road for about 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) until you enter Matyholweni Gate at Camp Matyholweni. Follow the southern access road inside the Park until you get to Addo Main Camp. You will cross over a gravel public road.
Distance is about 40 kilometres (24.9 miles) from PE to Matyholweni and then 36 kilometres (22.4 miles) through the Park (which takes about one and a half hours at the 40km/h speed limit). Please note that this route is not accessible to caravans and buses.
Directions from Grahamstown:
Take the N2 towards PE. Follow this road until you see the turnoff to the N10 towards Cradock/Cookhouse. Take this turnoff and carry straight on, following the N10 towards Cradock/Cookhouse.
Take the R342 to the left when you get to the intersection with Paterson on your right. This will be sign posted 'Addo Elephant National Park'. Follow this road, looking out for the entrance to the Park on your left. The journey covers about 90 kilometres (56 miles) and will take about one hour and 15 minutes driving time.
Directions from Cape Town:
Take the N2 towards PE and then follow the directions given above. The travelling time from Cape Town to the Park by car is about 9 hours.
Directions from Johannesburg:
Take the N1 towards Colesburg. At Colesburg, take the N10 towards Cradock and Paterson. Take the R342 to the left when you get to the intersection with Paterson on your right. This will be sign posted 'Addo Elephant National Park'. Follow this road, looking out for the entrance to the Park on your left. Please note that this journey will take about 12-14 hours by car.
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Addo Elephant National Park is set deep within the dense valley bushveld of the Sundays River region of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The original Elephant section of the Park was proclaimed in 1931, a time when just 11 Elephant roamed the area.
Today, however, over 450 Elephant makes the Park its home, as well as Cape Buffalo, Black Rhino, a variety of antelope species and the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo. Addo National Park is indeed a unique and diverse wildlife sanctuary, and plans to expand and transform Addo is already in motion
At this Eastern Cape game park you will experience an unrivaled natural diversity, boasting 5 of South Africa's seven major vegetation biomes. Addo is also home to the 'Big 7', namely Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Whale and the Great White Shark.
In addition, Addo plans to proclaim 120 000 hectares of marine reserve, that includes islands that are home to the world's largest breeding populations of Cape gannets and second largest breeding population of African penguins.
How to get there:
By Air:
Port Elizabeth Airport is located about 75 kilometres (46.6 miles) from the Park, and is the closest domestic airport. International Airports are situated in Johannesburg and Cape Town, with connecting flights to Port Elizabeth available.
By Road:
Car Hire:
There are various agencies available at the airport in Port Elizabeth or in all major towns of South Africa.
Internal Road Network:
The entrance road and some of the tourist loops in the Park are tarred and in a good condition. Other tourist roads within the Park are of a good gravel standard. Normal sedan cars can be used on all tourist roads. A 4X4 vehicle is needed for guests wanting to take the 4X4 route within the Park.
How to get there:
Directions from Port Elizabeth:
There are 3 alternatives:
1) Take the N2 highway towards Grahamstown. Take the turnoff to the left signposted 'Motherwell' and 'Addo Elephant National Park'. Turn left at the top of the off ramp and proceed to 'Motherwell'. Follow this road until you see the entrance to the Park on the right. The distance is about 72 kilometres (45 miles) or one hour travelling time.
2) Take the N2 highway towards Grahamstown and travel straight until the N2 splits off to the left from the N10. Carry straight on, following the N10 towards Cradock/Cookhouse. Take the R342 to the left when you get to the intersection with Paterson on your right.
This will be sign posted 'Addo Elephant National Park'. Follow this road, looking out for the entrance to the Park on your left. The distance is about 120 kilometres (74.6 miles) or one hour and 15 minutes driving time.
3) Take the N2 highway towards Grahamstown. Pass Coega harbour on your right. Cross the Sundays River Bridge. Turn off to your left at the sign that says 'Camp Matyholweni'.
Follow this road for about 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) until you enter Matyholweni Gate at Camp Matyholweni. Follow the southern access road inside the Park until you get to Addo Main Camp. You will cross over a gravel public road.
Distance is about 40 kilometres (24.9 miles) from PE to Matyholweni and then 36 kilometres (22.4 miles) through the Park (which takes about one and a half hours at the 40km/h speed limit). Please note that this route is not accessible to caravans and buses.
Directions from Grahamstown:
Take the N2 towards PE. Follow this road until you see the turnoff to the N10 towards Cradock/Cookhouse. Take this turnoff and carry straight on, following the N10 towards Cradock/Cookhouse.
Take the R342 to the left when you get to the intersection with Paterson on your right. This will be sign posted 'Addo Elephant National Park'. Follow this road, looking out for the entrance to the Park on your left. The journey covers about 90 kilometres (56 miles) and will take about one hour and 15 minutes driving time.
Directions from Cape Town:
Take the N2 towards PE and then follow the directions given above. The travelling time from Cape Town to the Park by car is about 9 hours.
Directions from Johannesburg:
Take the N1 towards Colesburg. At Colesburg, take the N10 towards Cradock and Paterson. Take the R342 to the left when you get to the intersection with Paterson on your right. This will be sign posted 'Addo Elephant National Park'. Follow this road, looking out for the entrance to the Park on your left. Please note that this journey will take about 12-14 hours by car.
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