Addo Elephant National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Addo Elephant National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Addo Elephant Full-Day Safari with a Traditional South African Braai (BBQ) Lunch

• Addo Elephant National Park from Port Elizabeth - FD01

• Addo Elephant 5-hour Morning Safari

• Addo Elephant National Park Tour - Full day of Wildlife Wonders

• Port Elizabeth Shore Excursion: Addo Elephant Full Day Safari & "Braai" Lunch (BBQ)

Travelers over the age of 12 from outside the Southern African Development Community pay 492 rand to enter Addo Elephant National Park, and children aged 2–11 pay 246 rand. Note that rates are seasonal, so check ahead for the latest prices. Game drives cost from 476 rand per adult (238 rand for children), and safari guides for self-drivers cost from 360 rand per vehicle.

The main entrance gate for Addo Elephant National Park is open year-round from 7am to 7pm, and the Matyholweni Gate is open 7am to 6:30pm. If you are staying in the park, you can enter and exit outside of these times, but you must inform reception in advance during office hours.

The best time of day for a safari at Addo Elephant National Park depends on what you want to see. Most species, including lions and spotted hyenas, are active around dawn and dusk, while night safaris are particularly good for spotting lions. The best elephant sightings are at waterholes on a hot day.

Yes, you can drive yourself in Addo Elephant National Park, although note that some trails are only suitable for 4WDs. It’s possible to take a self-drive safari with a hop-on guide, or simply do your own self-drive safari, paying only the entry fees. You generally see more wildlife with a professional guide.

Yes, there are accessible options in Addo Elephant National Park, including accessible accommodation, adapted bathrooms, and accessible braai (barbecue) facilities. Accessible wildlife viewing options include a bird hide, an underground hide, a viewing platform, and a nature trail. Accessible vehicle safaris are also available, or you can opt for a hop-on guide.