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Wildlife in Addo
Wildlife in Addo
Bird Watching. The SASOL Red Bishop Bird Hide in Addo Elephant National Park offers watchers a view of red bishops, weavers, herons, coots and terrapins. The main game area boasts a list of 170 bird species, while the expanded park may contain as many as 450 species in a diversity of habitats. �
Wild Life & the Big 7. The Addo Elephant National Park Area inhabits some of the densest African elephant populations on earth and is also one of the only places in the world where one can view the Big 7. You can see lions, tigers, crocodiles and other animals at the Addo Lion and Croc Ranch. For a more close-up experience with the wild, you can book a game drive or elephant back safari at the various game farms and lodges in the area. �
Addo Elephant National Park (72 km from Port Elizabeth), ☎ +27 (0)42 233-8600, . Sunrise drive 6AM (summer) or 7AM (winter), day drives 9AM, noon and 3PM, sunset drives 4PM (winter) or 6PM (summer), night drives 6PM (winter) or 8PM (summer). The only park in the world to be home to the Big 7, namely elephants, cape buffalo, leopard, black rhino, lions and the great white shark and seasonal southern right whale. The park is sanctuary to a multitude of wildlife species and offers a range of exciting eco-activities such as horse trails, 4x4 trail, hiking trails, game viewing, guided game drives and viewing. Game drives are conducted by knowledgeable, qualified guides on open-top landrovers or trucks to ensure a memorable. Bookings are essential.
Addo Elephant Back Safaris, ☎ +27 (0)42 233-0397. Walk with or ride on the elephants through the diverse habitat for a journey to remember. �
Eyethu Hop-on, ☎ +27 (0)42 233-8621 ( ). These are local community members who have been trained as guides by the Addo Elephant National Park and now run their own small business within the park. Guides can be hired at affordable rates to get into your vehicle and guide you through the wildlife game area in the Addo Elephant National Park. �
Addo Crocodile and Lion Ranch, ☎ +27 (0)42 233-0369 ( ). Enjoy guided tours, restaurant and the chance to handle lion cubs. �
Addo Valley Raptor & Reptile Center, ☎ +27 (0)41 961-0168. The Centre serves as an Animal Recovery and Rehabilitation Centre for sick and injured birds of prey and reptiles, both wild and captive bred, but also offer visitors the opportunity to experience a safe close encounter with these majestic and misunderstood creatures. �
Addo Dung Beetle Breeding Station, ☎ +27 (0)83 399-4129 or +27 (0)83 974-5802. A guided visit to the Addo Dung Beetle Breeding Station will teach you more about this unique beetle and we will gladly share in their efforts to conserve one of the “little African rarities” of our country. �
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