Safari in Addo Elephant National Park

Up close and personal to the African Elephant

Information about Addo Safari

Experience the thrill of a safari in Addo Elephant National Park, one of South Africa’s most remarkable wildlife reserves. Home to an incredible diversity of animals, the park offers the chance to observe wildlife in their natural habitat, from large herds of elephants moving gracefully across the landscape to buffalo, zebras, and antelope grazing on the open plains. Keep your eyes open for predators such as lions and hyenas, as well as smaller species that add richness to the ecosystem. Birdlife is also abundant, with a variety of species filling the air with sound and colour. Every moment on safari brings something new, as the animals go about their daily rhythms of feeding, resting, and interacting, creating an unforgettable glimpse into the wild heart of Africa.

Interesting facts about Addo Safari

The park is home to one of the densest elephant populations in South Africa, with herds that have grown significantly since the park was first established in 1931 to protect just 11 surviving elephants.

This is the only national park in the world that protects Africa’s “Big Seven” — elephants, lions, buffalo, leopards, rhinoceroses, southern right whales, and great white sharks. While the marine species are found off the nearby coastline, this makes Addo one of the most ecologically diverse protected areas in the country.

Addo’s landscape is equally special, ranging from dense thicket vegetation to open plains and coastal ecosystems. This variety of habitats supports a rich diversity of animals and plants, many of which have adapted specifically to the region’s semi-arid conditions.