Addo

Addo Elephant Park

In 1919 Major PJ Pretorius was employed to exterminate the remaining elephants in the area - 11 survived and from this small group the current population have sprung.

For enquires, email: Addo National Park or contact us on the following numbers:

Reception tel. (during office hours - 07:00 - 19:00): +27 (0) 42 233 8600

Reception fax. (during office hours - 07:00 - 19:00): +27 (0) 42 233 8643

For emergencies, contact the Hospitality Manager after hours on +27 (0) 42 233 8635

The nearest hospital and doctor are in Kirkwood, 35km from the park:

Hospital tel (after hours): +27 (0) 42 230 0406

Doctor tel (office hours) + 27 (0) 42 230 108

The nearest private hospital is in Port Elizabeth, 75km from the park:

Greenacres Hospital tel: +27 (0) 41 390 7000

The nearest police station is in Addo, 15km from the park:

tel: +27 (0) 42 233 0314