Welcome to Addo Park Safari Lodges
The Addo Park Safari Lodges are all located in a malaria free region of South Africa.
The Addo Park Safari Lodges and surrounding region in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province include the small town of Addo, the spectacular Addo Elephant National Park itself and the nearby game-rich Amakhala Game Reserve, Kirkwood as well as the malaria-free, big 5 Kwandwe Game Reserve.
Deep within the shadows of the dense valley bushveld of the Sundays River Region of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa lies the famous Addo Elephant Park Safari Lodges.
The original elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1932 when only eleven elephants remained in this region.
Today, this unique ecosystem in South Africa is a sanctuary to over 455 elephants, Cape buffalo, black rhino, a variety of antelope species, as well as the flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in the Addo Park Safari Lodges.
Plans exist to expand the now 165 000-hectare Addo Elephant National Park into a 362 000-hectare national park.
Also, projects include the proposed proclamation of a 125 000-hectare marine reserve that includes islands that are home to the world’s most significant populations of Cape gannets and the second largest breeding population of African penguins (stats via south African safari lodges).
Currently South Africa’s third largest national park covering 1800 square kilometres of bush and beach, the Addo Park Safari Lodges encompasses five of the country’s nine terrestrial biomes and thus a wide variety of vegetation, geology and even weather patterns.
That said, the Addo experience for the vast majority is highly focused on a relatively small section of the park and the area around Addo Main Camp and Colchester.
Gentile game-viewing on well-signed routes make the park easily accessible to self-drive visitors new to the African bush.
What to Pack for your Safari in the Addo National Park:
Going on a safari holiday in South Africa is the highlight for many a visitor to our beautiful country.
Below is a list of some safari holiday essentials.
What to Wear on Safari in South Africa:
- Hat & Sunglasses – safari during the summer months can be hot and sticky.
- Comfortable Clothing (think layering as early morning safari’s can be freezing at first and once the sun is out can get hot). Similarly, the afternoon / evening game drives can be pleasant at first and after the sun sets can get very cold fast.
- Neutral shades to blend into your environment.
- Sturdy footwear – especially if your safari lodge also offer walking safari’s.
- Long Trousers – for the cold and the insects.
What to Pack for your Safari in South Africa:
- Camera to capture the highlights of your South African safari holiday.
- Sunblock – summers can be harsh in South Africa.
- Binoculars – although the lodge will have a pair or two in your 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Prescription Medication – Although medical evacuation is possible, you are hours away from any doctors or hospitals, so make sure to stock up.
- Day Bag/Carry Bag for water, camera, jacket, etc.
On Safari in the Addo Park Safari Lodges:
Spine-tinglingly close elephant encounters are frequent and memorable in the Addo Park Safari Lodges.
Herds of elephant pass cars at arm’s length, family groups playfully bathing and drinking in the Addo Park’s many waterholes and dams throughout the day, and picture-perfect sunset silhouettes of matriarchs leading their herds to overnight cover.
And between elephant sightings, there are Cape buffalo, hartebeest herds, leaping kudu, grazing zebra, foraging meerkats and a host of other creatures and birds to spot.
The Addo Park Safari Lodges offers affordable game viewing options in a truly unique safari region of South Africa.
Our safari consultants eagerly await your call or email.
Contact Info
E-mail: info(at)addoparksafarilodges.co.za | Call: +27(0)83 3016 774
Addo Park Safari Lodges is a proud member of the Beyond African Safari Lodges portfolio.
