Western District Trip Overview
Addo Elephant National Park is the third biggest reserve in South Africa at approximately 200000 hectares. The animals are in an entirely wild habitat and the Addo Elephants are renowned for being ‘Gentle Giants’. They are usually quite calm, allowing for great close-up viewing and excellent photo opportunities. It is the only ‘Big 7’ Reserve in the World. The Park has incorporated a Marine Protected Area where, on a Marine Safari, you could see the Southern Right Whale (seasonal) & Great White Shark as well as the African Penguin and Bottlenose Dolphins. Combine this with the ‘Big 5’, Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Rhino and Leopard at the main park and it is now known as a ‘Big 7’ Reserve. The Park also boasts 5 of the 7 biomes in South Africa.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Western District, South Africa
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Western District, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Addo Elephant National Park is the third biggest reserve in South Africa at approximately 200000 hectares. The animals are in an entirely wild habitat and the Addo Elephants are renowned for being ‘Gentle Giants’. They are usually quite calm, allowing for great close-up viewing and excellent photo opportunities. It is the only ‘Big 7’ Reserve in the World. The Park has incorporated a Marine Protected Area where, on a Marine Safari, you could see the Southern Right Whale (seasonal) & Great White Shark as well as the African Penguin and Bottlenose Dolphins. Combine this with the ‘Big 5’, Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Rhino and Leopard at the main park and it is now known as a ‘Big 7’ Reserve. The Park also boasts 5 of the 7 biomes in South Africa.
Stop At: Addo Elephant National Park, Addo Elephant National Park, Greater Addo, Eastern Cape
As an accredited guide I will collect guests and guide them through the Addo Elephant National Park which is home to over 600 Elephant as well as Lion, Buffalo, Rhino, Leopard, Hyena & Warthogs as well as many different Antelope. We will stop at the various waterholes to watch the antics of the different animals. Mid-way through the Park we will have a break for snacks and refreshments whereafter the game-viewing Tour will continue. We exit the Park at approximately 14h30p.m. The drive back to Port Elizabeth is 50 minutes.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Addo Elephant National Park, Addo Elephant National Park, Greater Addo, Eastern Cape
During this tour we will stop at various waterholes along the way to view and photograph the animals coming to drink. The main waterhole, Hapoor, is quite popular with the Elephants on a hot day. Rooidam waterhole is also frequented by several Hyena early in the morning. There are also an abundance of other animals, such as, Warthogs, Zebra, Red Hartebeest, Buffalo, Lion, Kudu, Eland, Jackal, Mongoose, Vervet Monkey & Baboons. Some of the unusual birds are; Denham’s Bustard, Martial Eagle, Blue Crane, Pale Chanting Goshawk, Secretary Bird, Jackal Buzzard, Guineafowl, Southern Black Korhaan & the Cape Longclaw.
Duration: 5 hours
