The Addo Park was originally set up in 1931 through the efforts of renowned naturalist Sydney Skaife, in response to the urgent need to provide sanctuary for the few remaining elephants in the Eastern Cape area here. Nowadays, there are over 450 elephants in the park, plus a large collection of wonderful native South African animals, from Cape buffalo, Black Rhino, Antelopes such as the Springbok, and the unique flightless Dung Beetle that is to be found almost solely in the Addo National Park.
In recent years the original elephant park has been expanded to include the Woody Cape Nature Reserve, which runs from the mouth of the Sundays River to Alexandria and a water reserve, which encompasses St Croix Island and Bird Island. The latter is an important breeding home to gannets and penguins. The planned expansion is part of the planning process to enlarge the present 1,640 km2 Addo National Elephant Park into a 3,600 km2 Greater Addo Elephant National Park.
Elephant Back Safaris has become one of the most favorite activities in South Africa, certainly a must do on your South African Tour and Safari. It is an out of this world experience to see the environment from the back of these gentle creatures. It is an unparalleled platform for guest teaching and fundamental interaction. No South African Tour and Safari is complete without doing an elephant back safari with your family, friends or colleagues.
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Addo Elephant National Park is located in an area that is free of malaria and just a one hour drive from Port Elizabeth city, which is located along the garden route. The Elephant Park as a whole is well known for its outstanding diversity - with a major variance of game viewing, adventures in the great outdoors, tourist accommodation and wonderful experiences of culture. A visit to the elephant park gives the discerning visitor a unique insight into the wonderful flora and fauna of South Africa.
Addo Elephant National Park is located in an area that is free of malaria and just a one hour drive from Port Elizabeth city, which is located along the garden route. The Elephant Park as a whole is well known for its outstanding diversity - with a major variance of game viewing, adventures in the great outdoors, tourist accommodation and wonderful experiences of culture. A visit to the elephant park gives the discerning visitor a unique insight into the wonderful flora and fauna of South Africa.
