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Addo Elephant National Park Rondawels

Addo Elephant National Park Rondawels

Description

   - 2 single beds
   - Aircon
   - Communal equipped kitchen (hob, utensils, sink)
   - Fridge
   - No additional persons allowed
   - Overlooks a floodlit waterhole
   - Wc and shower

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Tel:+27 (0)12 428 9111
fax+27 (0)12 343 0905
Cell+27 (0)82 233 9111
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Attractions


Guided Game Drives:
There are a few game drives options available, all of which are conducted by experienced, knowledgeable guides. All game drives are conducted from open top Landrovers or trucks. Game drive options include day, sunset and night drives. Please note that bookings are essential.

Eyethu Hop-on:
Guides can be hired to hop on to your vehicle and guide you through the game area at your own pace during a safari in South Africa. These guides are local community members who have been well trained and are experts in their fields and now run their own business.

Horse Trails (Addo and Zuurberg):
The Addo and Zuurberg Horse Trails offer amazing trails suitable for all levels, from the amateur to the professional through a range of habitats. This is a great way to discover the wild at close quarters.

Hiking Trails:
Addo offers various hiking options, ranging from one hour trails for novice, to the 4 hour Doringnek Trek for more experienced hikers.

Bird Watching:
The SASOL Red Bishop Bird Hide is set near the waterhole in the main rest camp, affording great opportunities to view Red Bishops, Weavers, Herons, Coots and Terrapins. The main rest camp is home to 170 bird species, while the rest of the Park may contain as many as 450 species in a range of habitats.

PPC Discovery Trail:
The PPC Discovery Trail is a short and pleasant walk through the valley thicket, where guests get the chance to learn more about the plant and animal life of the region during a safari in South Africa. The first loop of this walk is suitable for visually impaired and wheelchair bound visitors.

4X4 Trail:
Enjoy breathtaking views and early 20th century history while riding the Bedrogfontein 4X4 trail between Kabouga and Darlington. This route was the scene of the battles between the British and the Afrikaner troops during the Anglo-Boer war.

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Facilities

The following facilities are available at the main rest camp:

  • 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
  • The PPC Discovery Trail is accessible to all, including the visually and mobility impaired
  • Public telephone and post box near reception
  • Credit cards are accepted
  • A First National Bank with ATM is situated in the town of Addo, 15 kilometres from the Park
  • A new underground wildlife viewing hide

    • Directions

    Directions from Port Elizabeth: There are 3 alternatives: 1) Take the N2 highway towards Grahamstown. Take the turnoff to the left signposted 'Motherwell' and 'Addo Elephant National Park'. Turn left at the top of the off ramp and proceed to 'Motherwell'. Follow this road until you see the entrance to the Park on the right. The distance is about 72 kilometres (45 miles) or one hour travelling time. 2) Take the N2 highway towards Grahamstown and travel straight until the N2 splits off to the left from the N10. Carry straight on, following the N10 towards Cradock/Cookhouse. Take the R342 to the left when you get to the intersection with Paterson on your right. This will be sign posted 'Addo Elephant National Park'. Follow this road, looking out for the entrance to the Park on your left. The distance is about 120 kilometres (74.6 miles) or one hour and 15 minutes driving time. 3) Take the N2 highway towards Grahamstown. Pass Coega harbour on your right. Cross the Sundays River Bridge. Turn off to your left at the sign that says 'Camp Matyholweni'. Follow this road for about 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) until you enter Matyholweni Gate at Camp Matyholweni. Follow the southern access road inside the Park until you get to Addo Main Camp. You will cross over a gravel public road. Distance is about 40 kilometres (24.9 miles) from PE to Matyholweni and then 36 kilometres (22.4 miles) through the Park (which takes about one and a half hours at the 40km/h speed limit). Please note that this route is not accessible to caravans and buses. Directions from Grahamstown: Take the N2 towards PE. Follow this road until you see the turnoff to the N10 towards Cradock/Cookhouse. Take this turnoff and carry straight on, following the N10 towards Cradock/Cookhouse. Take the R342 to the left when you get to the intersection with Paterson on your right. This will be sign posted 'Addo Elephant National Park'. Follow this road, looking out for the entrance to the Park on your left. The journey covers about 90 kilometres (56 miles) and will take about one hour and 15 minutes driving time. Directions from Cape Town: Take the N2 towards PE and then follow the directions given above. The travelling time from Cape Town to the Park by car is about 9 hours.