Addo

Addo is a town in the Sundays River Valley in Cacadu District of the Eastern Cape. The Addo area is known as the valley of elephants and roses. The neighbouring areas are primarily citrus farms and when the trees are in full blossom, the smell of citrus permeates the air.

Understand
Addo is host to many delightful festivals throughout the year such as the Kirkwood Wildlife Festival in June, the annual Rose Festival in October and is also home to many exclusive game reserves including the Addo Elephant National Park. Visit the Addo area for an unforgettable African experience: the Big 7, guided walks, quad biking, and elephant rides.

By plane
There are two airports near Addo. The closest is the Port Elizabeth airport which is 47 km from Addo. The East London airport is 207 km away. There are regular flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and other South African destinations to the airports in Port Elizabeth and East London.

By car
Addo is easily accessible by motorways from Cape Town (789 km), Durban (769 km), and East London (249 km). You could also drive in from Johannesburg (1014 km). The road conditions are fairly good if you are coming from any of these cities.

By bus
All major South African coach companies offer regular schedules to and from destinations like Addo.

Do
As diverse as oranges and elephants, so is the Greater Addo Route. One moment you will be paddling a canoe down the beautiful Sundays River and next you are on the back of a 4x4 experiencing the lion kill. Here you can experience the Addo area's diverse range of ecoactivities, bringing you close to nature and wildlife.

Wildlife

 * Addo Elephant National Park
 * Addo Elephant National Park
 * Addo Elephant National Park

Connect
For contact details for food and groceries, vehicles, home services, liquor, medical practitioners, nurseries & garden services, pharmacy, professional, cleaning, legal services, photography, security, timber decks, housing, health and beauty call the local or international telephone directory.


 * Local telephone directory: 1023
 * International telephone directory: 10903

Important numbers

 * Ambulance: +27 42 233-0358

The nearest hospital and doctor is in Kirkwood, 35 km from the park
 * Hospital: +27 42 230-0406
 * Doctor: +27 42 230-1082
 * Police: 10111

The nearest police station is in Addo, 15 km from the park
 * Police: Tel: +27 42 233-0314

Go next

 * Baviaans
 * Grahamstown
 * Jeffreys Bay
 * St Francis
 * Karoo Heartland
 * Sunshine Coast
 * Tsitsikamma