Addo Elephant National Park was proclaimed in 1931 to provide a safe haven for the few wild elephants who survived government-sponsored culling to remove them in the early 20th century. Today the elephants number in their hundreds, thanks to the efforts of the National Parks Board and a unique vegetation type - subtropical thicket, or valley bushveld. It is this thick, impenetrable vegetation that has not only provided protection for the elephants and buffalo in the area, but also provided a rich food source, supporting what is now the most dense population of wild elephants on the planet.
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Our tour concentrates on finding and viewing elephants, with knowledgeable guides interpreting behaviour and giving a detailed insight into the private life of elephants.
Buffalo sightings are a definite bonus, while you may also be lucky enough to see dung beetles keeping the park tidy! Lunch and drinks are included before the tour moves on to Schotia Private Game Reserve for some real, up-close game viewing.
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