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Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park

African elephants are the big attraction in this park.

There are safari options offered.

You can do a guided game drive...

...or even drive yourself to view the park's wildlife.

Addo Elephant National Park

Best 6 lodges and safari camps in Addo Elephant National Park

Private B&Bs and guesthouses are in abundance around Addo, especially among the citrus groves of the Sundays River Valley. Listed below are our recommendations for nice places to stay in this region. Ask us for more details of what's likely to suit you best!


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Elephant House

Elephant House

Elephant House is a welcoming, owner-run base for those wishing to explore the Addo Elephant National Park and the surrounding area.


78% (8 reviews)
River Bend Lodge

River Bend Lodge

Located on a private concession within the Addo Elephant National Park Riverbend Lodge is a very comfortable base from which to discover Addo.


92% (5 reviews)
Addo Main Camp

Addo Main Camp

Addo Rest Camp offers a variety of self-catering accommodation types to suit all tastes. Overlooking a floodlit waterhole, the camp allows guests to get a closer view of the elephants in the park.


95% (4 reviews)
Gorah Elephant Camp

Gorah Elephant Camp

A beautiful safari camp set within Addo Elephant Park. Lovely tented suites and great game viewing make this a great stop along South Africa's glorious Garden Route.


100% (4 reviews)
Camp Matyholweni

Camp Matyholweni

An easily accessible safari camp in Addo Elephant Park, Matyholweni offers self-catering family cottages, as well as access to the nearby town of Colchester.


100% (1 review)
Camp Fig Tree

Camp Fig Tree

Camp Fig Tree is a luxurious lodge located just outside Addo Elephant Park. It is well situated for visits to the park itself.


100% (1 review)
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Our travellers’ wildlife sightings in Addo Elephant Park

This is their success for sightings in Addo Elephant National Park.
Click on a species for more detail. How we work this out.


Buffalo

100% success

Elephant

100% success

Eland

100% success

Zebra

100% success

Oryx

75% success

Lion

75% success

Brown Hyena

50% success

Giraffe

0% success

Hippo

0% success

Spotted Hyena

0% success

Leopard

0% success

Black Rhino

0% success

Wildebeest

0% success

Aardvark

0% success

Meerkat

0% success

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