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info@addopalace.co.za

 

Kromrivier Valley

Paterson

Greater Addo Area

 

GPS co-ordinates

33 18 40.9 S 25 49 19.9 E

 

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Excursions

While staying with us, take advantage of the range of excursions we can recommend for you. Speak to one of our friendly management staff and they will be more than happy to assist you in making bookings and sorting out a daily plan for you.

GREATER ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK

addo elephant national park

The Addo Elephant National Park offers the most amazing elephant viewing opportunities in the world. The park boasts an elephant population of over 450 elephants more than 400 Cape buffalo, 48 black Rhino and a vast collection of antelope, not forgetting the flightless dung beetle located within the park.

You can explore the park from the comfort of your own vehicle; with more than 75km of road to drive you will be sure to come across animals.

Addo Entrance Fee: R90 for local visitors and R380 (prices may vary)

The park also offers other options which you can utilise listed below if you wish to book a safari on one of the parks game viewer safari vehicles.

Type of driveTime of driveMaximum PersonsMinimum PersonsPrice Per Person
Sunrise 05:30am (Summer)
06:00am (Winter)
74 2 Please ask Management for current rates
Morning 09:00am (Summer) 74 2 Please ask Management for current rates
Midday 12:00pm (Summer) 74 2 Please ask Management for current rates
Afrternoon 15:00pm (Summer) 74 2 Please ask Management for current rates
Sundowner 17:00pm (Summer)
16:00pm (Winter)
30 2 Please ask Management for current rates
Night 9:00pm (Summer)
18:00pm (Winter)
44 2 Please ask Management for current rates

 

  • Each game drive lasts approximately 2 hours. No refunds are given.
  • All guests entering the National Park should pay the daily conservation fee at the Main gate.
  • PLEASE NOTE: PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
  • Confirm bookings 24 hours in advance
  • Please note that sunrise, sunset and night drive departure times vary according to season. It is important to check the current departure times with the game drive office when making a booking.
  • Children under the age of 6 years not allowed on these drives.
  • Check in at game drive office 30 minutes prior to departure of drive.
  • Game drives depart from main camp only. Guests staying in Spekboom Tented Camp cannot participate in sunrise; sunset or night drives as game area gates are closed.
  • Self-drive game viewing in guests owns vehicle is also available.

 

 


HORSE RIDING

horse riding trails

ADDO HORSE TRAILS

Type of rideTime of rideMaximum PersonsMinimum PersonsPrice Per Person
MORNING
For less experienced riders
08h30 (2 hour duration) 74 1 Please ask Management for current rates
AFTERNOON Experienced riders 14h00 (2 hour duration) 74 1 Please ask Management for current rates
  • Morning and afternoon rides are two hours long and take place in the Nyathi area, home to the Big Five. The behaviors of certain Big Five species are monitored in this area and if necessary, trails will be moved to a botanical reserve in the Park. In this case, the horse trails will be discounted to R170 per person.
  • Riders need to have a moderate level of experience to ensure they can control horses within a big game area.
  • Book and pay for horse trails at the Game Drive Office.
  • Please report to stables at least 15 minutes before departure.
  • All horse trails are conducted by experienced guides on sure-footed, well-trained horses.
  • Riding hats are available for visitors’ use.
  • No children younger than 16 years may ride on the Addo Trail.
  • Please note: Departure times of Guided Horse Trails may change according to season and without notice. Kindly confirm the departure time with the Game Drive Office.

Addo Bush Palace is bordering the National Park and the main gate of the National Park is about 45 km from Addo Bush Palace.

 

ZUURBERG HORSE TRAILS

Type of rideTime of rideMaximum PersonsMinimum PersonsPrice Per Person
ONE-HOUR TRAIL 09H00 or 11h00
or 14h00
4 1 Please ask Management for current rates

 


For bookings and enquiries contact Addo Game Drives

Tel: 042-233-8657
Fax: 086-532-5363
E-mail: Addogamedrives@sanparks.org


SCHOTIA “THE LION GAME RESERVE”

new lion game reserve

This malaria free reserve is probably the most densely stocked reserve in Africa, and with over 40 mammal species and approximately 2000 animals. Please ask Management for current rates.

 


DAY TRIP SIBUYA GAME RESERVE

sibuya game reserve

Sibuya offers daily trips onto the reserve hosted by a professional guide. A leisurely cruise up the Kariega River is followed by a three hour game drive and a delicious picnic lunch on the banks of the river. Please ask Management for current rates.

 


GAME VIEWS AMAKHALA GAME RESERVE

new amahkala

¡Highly recommended! 2 hour game drive, 45 min Boat ride and lunch and 3 hours game drive again. Please ask Management for current rates.

 


GAME VIEWS PUMBA GAME RESERVE

new pumba game reserve

A 2.5 hour big 5 game drive safari including snacks and lunch. Please ask Management for current rates.

 


GOLF COURSES IN THE AREA

new golf

The most popular golf course in Addo is Bushman Sands at Shamwari, then there are a few more courses out towards Port Elizabeth: Uitenhage Golf Club, PE golf Club, Humewood Golf Course and Walmer Country Club

 


PORT ELIZABETH & SURROUNDS (Click on the images below for more details)

TOWNSHIP TOURS

new township tours

The xhosa people from Paterson are very friendly but we recommended do this excursions with one of our guides, do not do by your own. (Ask the manager for more information).

 


Please note: *All the activities and excursions are done at your own risk and we do not accept any liability for possible injuries or damages. *Price subject to change without notice.