Deep within the shadows of the dense valley bushveld of the Sundays River region of the Eastern Cape lies the Addo Elephant National Park. Situated in a malaria free area just one hour's drive from Port Elizabeth, this finely tuned ecosystem is sanctuary to over 450 elephants, Cape buffalo, a variety of antelope species, as well as the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo. Addo's birding opportunity covers excellent habitat contrast between dense thickets of Spekboom interspersed with open grassy areas and wooded kloofs (particularly in the Zuurberg region). And now that the park has expanded to include Darlington Lake, Woody Cape, the coastal islands and the Alexandria Forest, a variety of other habitats swell the birding potential of the park. The Addo Elephant Park offers a wide variety of game viewing, outdoor adventure, accommodation and cultural experiences. You will be amazed at the variety of natural landscapes and wildlife species that can be experienced in one easily accessible destination. 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 elephant, grey leviathans of the bush now roam in peace.

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Addo Main Camp
The main Rest Camp in The Addo Elephant Park is situated near Addo and close to the entrance gate. Roads within the Rest Camp are tarred whereas all other roads in the park are gravel, and well maintained none the less. There are 61 accommodation units of various types, style and size available for rental in Addo's Rest Camp.

Mathyolweni Rest Camp
Hidden away in the thick bushveld of the Addo Elephant Park, one can find Mathyolweni Rest camp, a satellite camp located in the new southern wedge near the small town of Colchester. Mathyolweni Rest camp derives it’s name from the Xhosa word which means "in the bush", offering peace and tranquility far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This area does not have elephants yet, but there are plans to re-introduce elephants, buffalo, eland, red hartebeest and possibly black rhino from May 2007.

Narina Bush Camp
Hidden next to the Witriver in the Zuurberg Mountains about 22 km from the main Addo rest camp you will find the authentic rustic Narina Bush Camp. Here, the magnificent African Sunset is interrupted only by the boisterous howl of the black-backed jackal, and the francolin's call announces each new dawn. Narina Bush Camp is a tented camp that incorporates 4 tents and must be booked as one unit & due to the true rustic nature of the camp, there is no electricity or shops provided. For the very adventurous guests, Narina Bush Camp can be reached by horseback down the mountains.

Gorah Elephant Camp
The first private concession in a National Park, Gorah Elephant Camp is a premier lodge set in the heart of the malaria-free, Big 5 Addo Elephant National Park, home to the densest elephant population on earth. The Gorah House - Restored to it's 19th century colonial splendor and period furnished, the main house reflects a noble opulence and delivers the meticulous service and attention to detail that characterises Hunter's properties.