Addo Elephant Park <Click to view

Africanhuts Chrislin B&B< Click to View >
Join Chris and Linda on their organic citrus farm, 10 minutes from the Addo Elephant Park. Spend a night in an African Hut and relax in the peaceful surroundings. Bookings for game drives in Addo Park and Private Game Parks by arrangement. Bookings essential. German Spoken Address: P.O. Box 82 Sunland, Addo, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Tel: +27 (0)42 2330022, Fax: +27 (0)42 2330726, Mobile: 0827833553 Email: chrislinbb@webmail.co.za

Avoca River Cabins and Luxury Treehouse. <Click to view>
Dave and Judy Smith welcome you to their rose and citrus farm, "Avoca" meaning, "the meeting of the waters". Here they offer accommodation to suit all needs. From our luxury treehouse, on a B+B or a self catering basis, to a budget type self catering accommodation in ethnic mud or wooden huts. All accommodation is on the Sundays River where canoes and dinghy's are included. Avoca has some wonderful walks through orange orchards, where one can see the 100 plus different bird species, or you can relax with a fishing rod on the river bank. We look forward to hearing from you.
Address: Avoca, P.O. Summerville, 6107, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Tel/fax +27 (0)42 2340421, Mobile: 082 6779920 or 0724761093
Website: www.gardenroute.co.za/addo/avoca
Email: avocafrm@mweb.co.za

Blaauwbosch Private Game Reserve < Click to View
Blaauwbosch is an exclusive 5 star private game reserve in the malaria free Eastern Cape. We sleep a maximum of 14 people and offer a unique and private experience where guests can relax in comfort. Our game viewing in open vehicles is spectacular and we specialise in cheetah safaris.
Blaauwbosch is 110km’s from Port Elizabeth on the R75 road to Graaff-Reinet Eastern Cape, South Africa : Eastern Cape  Karoo towards Graaf Reinet   Contact: Reservations Tel: +27 (41) 374 3845   Fax: +27 (41) 374 3847
Email: craig@blaauwbosch.co.za

Eastern Cape, South Africa.Bluewater Guest House <Click to view -
140m from the beautiful Bluewater Bay Beach. This area is very popular for swimming, boating, river and sea fishing, as well as long beach walks, with a good chance of seeing dolphins, whales and breathtaking sunsets. For affordable prices, we guarantee  a relaxing stay in our spacious & luxurious, but cozy, Guest House in a lovely peaceful suburb of Port Elizabeth. Approx. 25 minutes drive away, you can meet the African Big Five in the famous Addo Elephant Park, Shamwari / Seaview Lion Park. A variety of tours & trips can also be arranged. Contact: Harry & Marietjie Potgieter, 14 Sara Ave, Bluewater Bay 6210. Tel: +27 41 4661285, Fax: +27 41 4661285, Cell: +27 82 7791491. E-mail: bluewatergh@freemail.absa.co.za

 Bydand Bed & Breakfast: < Click to View -
A warm friendly welcome awaits you at our B&B where you can unwind in a relaxed atmosphere. We pride ourselves on personal service to ensure that your stay is a memorable one.  The more adventurous can experience the thrill of Quad-bike rides on Bydand, or on a nearby Game farm. Landrover tours of the Game farm as well as the Addo Park can be arranged. Contact: Margaret  Tel: +27 (0)42 2330455, +27 (0)42 2331222, Mobile:+27 (0)73 2471478
Email: bydandfarm@iafrica.com

Dungbeetle River Lodge <Click to view
DUNGBEETLE RIVER LODGE is your entry point to the world famous Addo National Elephant Park and some of the finest game reserves in the Eastern Cape. Our Guesthouse is situated on the banks of the Sundays River alongside the new Addo National Park entrance and offers a magnificent deck with sweeping river views as a perfect backdrop to your big five game viewing.
Contact: Tel: +27 (0)41 4680091 Fax: +27 (0)41 4680985 Mobile: +27 (0)82 6555322
Email: info@dungbeetle.co.za

Grasmere Farmhouse B&B <Click to view-
Come and share the tranquility of a 4th generation working sheep and cattle farm adjacent to the Addo Elephant Park with elephants at our boundary fence. Shamwari and Schotia Game Reserves only minutes away, where the Big 5 can be viewed. Contact: Sandie. PO Box 21 Paterson, 6130, South Africa. Tel/Fax: +27 (0)42 2351203, Cell No: +27 (0)82 783 7011. Email: grasmerebb@intekom.co.za

Happy Lands B&B
Mike and Nita warmly welcome you to their farm Happy Lands. Experience true South African hospitality on a Citrus farm. Enjoy a hearty farmhouse breakfast while taking in the breath taking view of the garden with its lush trees and shrubbery.
Contact: Mike & Nita Tayler-Smith. Post Office Summerville, Addo. Tel: +27 (0)42 234 0422, Fax: +27 (0)42 234 0422. Cell: 083 2998250.E-mail: happylands@srvalley.co.za

Kariega Game Reserve<Click to View
Unique attractions place this malaria free Game Reserve in a class of its own. Sanctuary to abundant wildlife such as Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra, Eland, Wildebeest, Waterbuck and a variety of Antelope, as well as a myriad of bird species, including nesting Martial, Crowned and Fish Eagles, this 5000 hectare private game reserve is a must for those seeking the retreat and the thrill of the "great outdoors". Contact: Tracey Bull Tel: +27 (0)46 6367904 Fax: +27(0)46-6362288 Address: Kariega Game Reserve, Kenton-on-Sea, 6191, South Africa Email: e-res@kariega.co.za 

Olifantskop Lodge< Click to View
Olifantskop Lodge is situated in pristine East Cape Bushveld in close proximity to the following Game Reserves - The Addo National Park,  Shamwari Game Reserve,  Bayethe Reserve,  Amakhala Reserve and Schotia Safaris.  An English breakfast is served in the morning and on request a traditional evening braai can be enjoyed overlooking the beautiful valley below.
Booking arrangements for day and night drives to the above Reserves can be arranged.
Contact: Hillary or Tjol  Tel/Fax:  +27 (0)41 363-2783 Mobile: +27 (0)82 741 1886
Email: olifantskop_lodge@yahoo.com

Red Valley  Bed And Breakfast <Click to view
 The Red Valley Bed and Breakfast can be found in Komga, a small town in the Eastern Cape in South Africa. Conveniently situated half way between Durban and Cape Town, the Red Valley can become your accommodation of choice on this long journey. 
 The Bed and Breakfast was built to accommodate travellers not wanting to travel through the Transkei after dusk.  It's ideal for business people doing business in Transkei and for people from up-country who are heading for Wild Coast resorts. They could stay overnight at Red Valley and tackle the last leg of their journey the next morning.  We offer Double Rooms en suite; Dinner, Bed & Breakfast; TV in all our rooms; Washing Service. Your hosts: Betty Clegg, Tel/Fax : +27(0)4) 8311199 Email: redvally@netactive.co.za

River Bend Lodge: < Click to View
Situated in the Addo Elephant National Park, River Bend Lodge offers an exceptional, personalised wildlife experience. Eight elegantly appointed suites welcome you to relax and unwind from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Watch herds of elephants grazing a short distance away, listen to the songs of some 300 bird species, take a personalised game drive with expert guides as you marvel at the abundance of big game, varying vegetation and breath-taking scenery. Located a mere 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth, in a malaria free zone, River Bend makes for a natural extension to the Garden Route. Children welcome and private and romantic bush activities for honeymooners.
Contact: Lorraine Malherbe Tel: +27 (0)42 2338000 Fax: +27 (0)042 2338028
Email: reservations@riverbendlodge.co.za

Shamwari Game Reserve
Shamwari is the Southernmost, Big Five, and private reserve in Africa - MALARIA FREE. This award-winning African adventure stretches along the Bushman's river, halfway between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, and forms a natural extension to the famous Garden Route and Cape Town. Contact Person: Ignus le Roux
Manager: Joe Cloete Tel. 042 2031111 Fax. 042 2351224 Email. shamwaribooking@global.co.za

De Old Drift Guest Farm <Click to View
The Old Drift House Farm is situated only 10 minutes drive from the Addo Elephant Park,in the Sundays River Valley. Your hosts Neels & Juanita invite you to come and relax in our tranquil environment.
Address: P O Box 187, Addo, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Tel: +27 (0)42 2332422, Fax: +27 (0)42 2300702, Mobile: +27 (0)82 8237234
Email: info@deolddrift.co.za

Woodall Country House & Spa: <Click to View
Nestled in the heart of the Sundays River Valley, on the doorstep of Addo Elephant Park, and close to Shamwari and Schotia Reserves, Woodall Country House & Spa lies tucked away on a peaceful citrus farm where miles of citrus trees bear fruit all winter and scent the air with blossoms in the springtime. Escape the African heat in the full size pool, fringed with palms and a waterfall or take a quiet moment to sit peacefully on the expansive sundowner deck and view rare South African waterfowl. Snacks served daily at sunset. The fully equipped Health spa has the following facilities: gym, sauna, hydrotherapy bath, steam shower and treatment room (range of beauty treatments / massages available). Other facilities include a lounge with satellite TV and fireplace, small library of books, cd library, curios, internet and fax facilities. Other features include mini-bars, mini hi-fi’s, electronic safes, telephone, internet access point, hairdryer, tea / coffee facilities, crisp percale linen, bath robes and electric blankets. Contact: Debbie Miller Tel/fax +27(0)42 2330128 Woodall Farm, Jan Smuts Ave, Addo, 6105, South Africa
Email: miller@woodall-addo.co.za

Zuurberg Mountain Inn <Click to view-
This 150 year old historical hotel, situated at the top of the spectacular Zuurberg Pass & one hours drive from Port Elizabeth, offers her guests elegance, style and quality of a bygone era. Contact: Tel: +27 (0)42 233 0583, Fax: +27 (0)42 233 0070, E-mail: zuurberg@addo.co.za

In 1962 a breeding nucleus of the East African subspecies of black rhinoceros was introduced into Addo with a current population of 38 animals. The black rhino in East Africa has been decimated to such an extent that the Addo black rhino may well be used tore-populate East African ranges.

Eland and red hartebeest have been re-introduced and are doing well as are endemic populations of many smaller antelope species.

Carnivores are represented by black-backed jackal, caracal and black-footed cat, together with other smaller species such as polecats, genets and mongooses. The only wild primate is the vervet monkey which is diurnal and feeds mainly on fruit.

The elephants of Addo are however the main draw card for visitors to the park. They are gregarious, living in family groups led by a matriarch or lead cow. Elephant bull have their own social system with a dominant bull who does most of the mating. Addo elephant bulls carry small tusks, and most cows are tusk less - thought to be the result of selective shooting in the nineteenth century. Calves are born after a gestation period of 22 months, and weigh about 120 kg at birth. 

Despite the small size of the park and its relatively homogenous vegetation, more than 150birdspecies have been recorded here. Species range from the ostrich, through numerous waterfowl which are seen at the pond in the rest camp, to many raptors and smaller, more secretive species which one would associate with the tangled Spekboom thickets of Addo.

Addo is also rich in reptile and amphibian fauna, with over 50 species of snakes, tortoises, lizards, frogs and toads occurring in the park.

The most important of the smaller organisms in Addo is the flightless dung beetle, which is found in relatively large numbers in the park. It possesses only vestigial wings and must thus walk from dung-pad to dung-pad. Previously widespread in the Cape and pans of the Transvaal, this beetle is now restricted to the Southern and Eastern Cape, and in particular, the Addo area. They're regularly encountered in the park, especially after rain, rolling their ball of dung to some suitable spot where it is buried. The eggs of this beetle are then laid in the dung balls which acts as a food source for developing larvae. This is also a convenient means of recycling nutrients back into the soil.

Visitor facilities consists of 6-bed guest cottages, 4-bed chalets, 2-bed rondawels and caravan and camping sites. 

An a-la-cart restaurant, swimming pool for overnight guests, braai and picnic facilities for day visitors may also be found at the rest camp. 

We recommend that you experience Addo on foot by walking the Spekboom Day Trail which has been laid out inside a fenced off botanical reserve.