Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Addo Elephant Park accommodation is in 2 guest houses, numerous chalets, rondavels, cottages, cabins, caravan sites and safari tents, catering to all needs and budgets.
Addo Elephants in the third largest nature reserve of South Africa.
Go on a guided game drive in Addo.



Addo offers a range of different Addo Elephant Park accommodation types to suit all budgets and tastes, from caravans and safari style camping to self-catering chalets, guest houses and luxury lodges.

General Notes on the accommodation:

  • All units are serviced daily (towels and soap are provided)
  • Bedding is supplied in most units
  • Bedding is changed every 2-3 days and towels every day
  • All units include crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils & barbeque area
  • Click here to read more about private luxury lodges in Addo Elephant National Park.

    Addo Rest Camp:

    The popular main rest camp of the park has plenty of accommodation and activities. Unique features include the floodlit waterhole lookout point and underground hide.

    Accommodation types: Guest Houses (overlooking the waterhole), Family Chalets, Chalets, Cottages, Rondavels (roundhouses), Forest Cabins, Safari Tents, Camping and Caravanning

    Kabouga:

    This secluded part of the Park is surrounded by rugged mountains and densely fragrant vegetation. Sundays River residents include Hippo and Fish Eagle. There is an old reservoir for swimming, canoes and walking trails. No electricity but solar power, gas and paraffin provided. Only high clearance vehicles can access this area which is not home to Big Five animals.

    Accommodation types: Cottage and Campsites

    Matyholweni:

    A Xhosa word meaning “in the bush”, Matyholweni is situated near the coastal town of Colchester at the Sundays River Mouth, just of the N2 highway. The camp is a second gateway to Addo Elephant National Park and easily accessible. Shops, fuel and meals are available nearby.

    Accommodation types: Family Cottages and Cottages

    Narina:

    The Narina Bush Camp is located in the forested banks of the Wit River at the foot of the Zuurberg Mountains. This magical setting is rustic and secluded and there are no Big Five animals or large wildlife. No electricity provided.
    Accommodation types: Safari Tents

    Langebos / Woody Cape:

    The wooden Langebos cabins provide overnight huts for hikers before starting the Alexandria Hiking Trail or rustic accommodation with gas appliances for those who would like to sleepover in the coastal forest. Visitors can enjoy the haunting calls of the rare Tree Dassie at night and wake to the chorus of birds in the forest canopy. At the end of the first day on the hike, visitors stay in a basic hut on top of the coastal cliffs.

    Accommodation Types: Cabins

    Facilities at the main Addo Rest Camp:

  • Lookout platform, floodlights and underground hide at the waterhole
  • A fuel station
  • A shop selling curios, snacks and basic supplies
  • An a la carte restaurant
  • A swimming pool
  • Picnic and braai area
  • The SASOL Red Bishop Bird Hide overlooking the wetlands
  • PPC Discovery Trail is accessible to all, also the visually / mobility impaired
  • Public telephone and post box near reception
  • Credit cards are accepted
  • First National Bank / ATM located in the town of Addo, 15km (9 miles) away

  • Addo Elephants in the third largest nature reserve of South Africa.
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    Go on a guided game drive in Addo.
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    Provisional Reservation System
    Please note that all steps marked with a * must be completed for your provisional reservation to be processed!
    Staying at   Addo Elephant Park
    Step 1* Choose Accommodation Type.
    Addo Domkrag Guest House - Max People: 6
    Addo Hapoor Guest House - Max People: 2
    Addo Main Camp site with power point - Max People: 6
    Addo Main Family Chalet - Max People: 4
    Addo main Forest Cabin - Max People: 4
    Addo Main Rondavel with view & communal kitchen - Max People: 2
    Addo Main Safari Tent (Communal Facilities) - Max People: 2
    Mathyolweni Cottage - Max People: 2
    Mathyolweni Family Cottage - Max People: 3
    Step 2* Please indicate the number of adults and the number of children below.
      adults children under 12
    Step 3* Choose accommodation start date and the number of nights you intend staying for below.
      Start date nights
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