The Eastern Cape’s standout conservation success. Once reduced to just 11 elephants, Addo now shelters over 600, with sightings virtually guaranteed. The park has expanded to include a marine section where great white sharks and southern right whales are encountered offshore. Combined with the Garden Route, it makes an excellent South Africa circuit.
Ratings
Wildlife Density: ★★★★☆ Infrastructure: ★★★★☆ Photography: ★★★★☆
Adventure: ★★★☆☆ Exclusivity: ★★★☆☆ Value for Money: ★★★★☆ Scenery: ★★★★☆
Key wildlife: African elephant (600+), black rhino, lion (reintroduced), leopard, buffalo, spotted hyena, great white shark (marine), southern right whale (seasonal), Cape gannet
Best for: Elephant enthusiasts, Garden Route combinations, marine wildlife
Best time: May–September (game viewing); June–November (southern right whale season)
More about this reserve will be added here over time.
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