The Zuurberg Mountain valleys near Addo Elephant National Park in Eastern Cape, South Africa, form part of a malaria-free region with great natural biodiversity that supports many animals.
Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge is located in a fully-fenced and game stocked conservancy which is a 50 minute (36 km) drive away from Addo Elephant National Park. The resident Elephant were brought from the Knysna Elephant Park to their new bush home, a nurturing environment where they have developed strong bonds with their qualified handlers. Wildlife species in the conservancy include Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest and Eland amongst other game as well as numerous exciting bird species.
Addo Elephant National Park conserves 5 out of 7 eco-regions in South Africa and supports one of the biggest Elephant populations on the planet. The Elephant is one of the Big Seven (including Rhino, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Southern Right Whale and Great White Shark) which are protected in the park and in a marine coastal reserve. From the biggest to the smallest, the park is also home to the unique flightless dung beetle. One of the world’s largest breeding colonies of Cape Gannet can be found on Bird Island.
Elephant Safari Lodge can be easily reached from Port Elizabeth, the capital city of the Eastern Cape province, which is a short distance away. Guests can reach the lodge in a variety of ways:
- Self-drive
- Return transfers
- Shuttle flights
- Zuurberg transfer
- Private Airstrip
Directions to Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge
By Car
From Port Elizabeth, take the N2 Highway towards Grahamstown & Cradock. At one stage the road will split to the left – stay on the N10 towards Cradock. You will pass Nanaga Farm Stall on your right. Approximately 75km from Port Elizabeth you will find the town of Paterson on the right.
Continue past Paterson in the Cradock direction for an additional 13.2km. You will find the Addo Palace and Kromrivier road signs on your left. Turn left on to the gravel road. In 14.5km you will reach Addo Palace, continue past Addo Palace for 11km until you reach our reserve gate.
En route on the gravel road you will see our Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge signs along the way.
Transfer and Fly-in Options
Road transfers are offered from Port Elizabeth Airport or Zuurberg to Barefoot Addo Elephant Lodge. Air transfers can be arranged to the private landing strip at the lodge from Plettenberg Bay and Port Elizabeth.
