Addo Elephant National Park South Africa (Eastern Cape region), see Elephant, Black Rhinoceros, Cape Buffalo, Lion and Leopard on land. In the Marine reserve you will find Dolphin, Whales (southern right) and Penguins.
This South Africa National Park is about 70km north-east from Port Elizabeth. There is no public transport to or within the park so you need your own car (car rental is available in Port Elizabeth). Or book an organized tour but going on your own pace is really the best option. The park can be visited on a day-trip from Port Elizabeth. On the road you might notice signs to the 'Addo Olifant Nasionale Park'. These signs are the old Afrikaans version of the more modern road signs.The Park is famous for its elephant population that has a special, brownish skin colour due to the red soil. Amongst the elephants other animals, like ostriches, different antelopes and warthogs can be seen. The introduction of a group of lions to the parked is planned with the park's expansion.Stay (hotels): There is a camp in the Addo South Africa National Park, which boosts a restaurant, camping facilities and a number of chalets for overnight stays. Some accommodation is available outside the park in Addo village. Or Camping As mentioned above, camping is possible at the camp. Outside the park, There are over 74 listed places of accommodation in the area surrounding the Addo Elephant Park. Price from cheap for basic backpackers accommodation, and to exclusive game lodges and a great number of bed and breakfast establishments and guest houses or exclusive resorts.