Main camp
Most of the facilities of Addo are to be found at the Main Camp in the current elephant enclosure. The camp is accessed from the R 342. The administration and management offices are also housed here. A shop containing basic food supplies, soft drinks, alcohol and curios is next to the reception area. Also within walking distance of reception is a restaurant, swimming pool, bird hide, waterhole viewing point and picnic area. The guided game drive office, where you both book and leave from on a day and night drives is also here. Petrol and diesel are available. The Main Camp offers a variety of accommodation to suit various tastes and pockets, whilst in other sections of Addo accommodations ranges from luxury concessionary lodges to basic bush camping.
Camp Matyholweni
Camp Matyholweni, opened in October 2004, is the new satellite rest camp in the park. Matyholweni (which means "in the bush" in the Xhosa language) is situated in the new southern block of the park near the small town of Colchester. Access to the camp is very convenient, with the N2 highway (between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown) a mere 3 km from the camp. 61 units are available in the main camp and 12 units available in Camp Matyholweni.
The camp has 12 self-catering chalets, nine of which sleep two people. Three of the chalets sleep two people plus a sleeper couch suitable for one or two children.
A new road road through the Southern block, links Camp Matyholweni to the Addo Main Camp and the main game viewing area. Large game such as elephants, buffalo, zebra etc. will only be released in this area once fencing is complete in 2008. Please note that the gate linking the two Camps opens at 7.00am and closes at 5.30pm. At present, the Matyholweni area is home to many bird species and smaller mammals such as bushbuck, bushpig, kudu and common duiker.
Camping & Caravanning
20 sites with a maximum of six per site. Ablution facility and camp kichen with stove tops. No 'black water' (sewerage) disposal point for 'Porta-potti". Caravan sites are equipped with 220V power points and a wooden table and benches.( A maximum of 6 persons, one caravan or a side tent and one vehicle, or one auto villa or one motorised caravan will be permitted per site.)
Safari tents
There are five tents, each with two single beds, bedding, towels, fan, fridge, braai and separate communal ablution facilities. A communal kitchen with two plate stoves, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils can be used. These tents are situated inside the existing camping site area of the park next to the perimeter.
Forest Cabins
The 10 units sleep a maximum of 4 persons. The wooden cabin is an open area with four single beds, a table and chairs, shower, toilet and hand basin. Braai facilities, cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils and a fridge.
For tariffs please use the link to the Addo Elephant National park website on the bottom of this page.
Contact details :
Page last updated 26 June 2007,
Photo's by courtesy of Addo Elephant National Park
Name : Addo Elephant National Park Contact person : reception Post address : P.O. box 52 Addo 6105 Actual Address : R 336 Addo Tel. : + 27 (0)42 233 8600 Fax. : +27 (0)42 233 8643 e-mail : Addoenquiries@sanparks.org
Website : www.addoelephantpark.com
and : www.sanparks.org
info@greateraddo.com