Addo

Addo Eastern Cape

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Town: Addo

Province: Eastern Cape

Latitude: 30°33'34.14

Longitude: 22°56'15.02

Introduction: Deep within the shadows of the dense valley bushveld of the Sundays River region of the Eastern Cape lies the Addo Elephant National Park. Here, the evenings are punctuated by the strident howl of the black-backed jackal, and the
francolin's call heralds each new dawn.
Safe from relentless persecution in the past, the grey leviathans of the bush now roam in peace.

The original Elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven elephants remained in the area - today this finely tuned ecosystem is sanctuary to over 420 elephants, 450 Cape buffalo, black rhino, a variety of antelope species, as well as the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo.

Must See: The Sundays river vallley which is well known for its spectaculair roses and huge citrus production, Addo Elephant National Park, Darlington Dam, Schotia Safari Ranch.

Must Do: Game drives, water sports, hiking, fishing, bird-watching.

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