Safari in Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park has the greatest density of Elephant per square kilometre in Africa and thus offers some wonderful Elephant viewing opportunities. In addition to Elephant, there are also Buffalo, Black Rhino, Lion and a variety of antelope species.
The vegetation that one encounters in the area is known as 'Valley Bushveld', this is a biome unique to the river valleys of the Eastern Cape.
The plants are tough and drought resistant (Addo's average annual rainfall is 385mm) with a high proportion of succulents much loved by Elephants, Black Rhino and Kudu. Valley Bushveld is able to support more animals, birds and insects per cubic metre, than any other biome on earth. There are various game viewing options available in Addo and the surrounding area.
Valley Tour
This wine route tour is a must. Your tour guide takes you through the famous citrus groves of the Sundays River Valley to a beautiful lookout point where pioneer Sir Percy Fitzpatrick is buried. You then move on to Elim Private Game Camp where you have sundowners and snacks in a bird hide overlooking a dam with abundant waterfowl.
Shamwari Game Reserve Day Trip
Shamwari Game Reserve has won numerous international awards for its conservation efforts and this world famous reserve offers a wonderful day trip. Shamwari has the Big Five and is a 40 minute drive from the Elephant House Lodge.
This safari begins at 11am and ends at 5pm. It includes lunch, a visit to the Born Free Foundation, a visit to Khaya Lendaba (a cultural village) and a 3 hour game drive through the reserve.
Golfing
Golfing facilities are available at nearby Kirkwood Golf Club and Bushman Sands Country Estate. Both are under an hour's drive away.
Activities
- Game drives
- Guided walks
- Horse riding
- Zip-lining
- Quad biking
- Scenic flight
- Cultural tours
