Addo

Chriscross Adventures offer river safaris on the Sundays River, allowing you to see the unique riverside wildlife and extraordinary bird life in the area.

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.

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.

Walk with or ride on the elephants through the diverse habitat for a journey to remember.

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.

Enjoy guided tours, restaurant and the chance to handle lion cubs.

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.

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.

Addo horse trails depart from main camp to the Nyati area which is home to elephants, buffalo, black rhino, zebra and antelope. All horse trails are conducted by experienced guides on sure-footed, well-trained horses. No children younger than 16 years may ride on the Addo Trail.

Zuurberg horse trails are suitable for riders of all competencies and wind through fynbos and forest. One, three, and five hour trails are available, but no children younger than 10 years may ride on the Zuurberg horse trails.

You can choose from the one-hour Cycad Trail or the four- to five-hour (12.5-km) Doringnek Trail in the Zuurberg Mountains. Both these circular trails depart from the park offices at the top of the Zuurberg Pass. This 10-km trail (per day) departs from the national offices with an overnight stay in the Narina Bush Camp.

The trail consists of a walk through the valley thicket into a loop that is suitable for visually-impaired and wheelchair visitors. A picnic and braai area is situated near the waterhole in the main camp. The waterhole is floodlit at night.

Take a drive through the grade two to three 4 x 4 trail between Kabouga and Darlington and immerse yourself in breathtaking views and early 20th-century history. This route was the scene of fierce battles between the British and Afrikaner troops during the Anglo-Boer war.

Take an adventurous trip through the Sundays river area on trails suitable for novice and experienced drivers.

Enjoy a relaxing round of golf at the Kirkwood Golf Club.

Sunday afternoon soirees are presented at Hopefield Country House. Unique opportunities to hear the best of local and national musicians perform in a magical country setting.

Quad biking, clay pigeon shooting and more.

On a working citrus farm, offering walking or quad bike tours of the orchards. The farm also features a tea garden and pool where you can relax and bask in the African sun. There are a variety of furnished rooms available overlooking the garden and mountains. There is also a family unit, private cottage and self-catering units available.

The rooms are all air-conditioned with double beds and en suite bathrooms. The rooms have all amenities such as a hairdryer, shampoos and lotions, as well as wireless internet on arrangement. The guest lounge has a television with DSTV and a DVD player. Breakfast is usually served 7AM-9:30AM.

There are four spacious cottages, all with their own private patios and barbeque facilities. Each cottage has a television with DSTV, en suite bathroom, tea and coffee facilities. Rooms with small kitchens and bunk beds are available.

Woodall offers luxury hotel and country cottages for your enjoyment. The hotel rooms offer air conditioning, en suite bathrooms, as well as private outdoor showers, internet access points. Family rooms are also available. The luxury cottages and suites offer visitors a private spacious space in which one can relax.

There are four thatch cabins available with showers and a fully equipped kitchen. The camp overlooks the river and mountains.

The Belmont Country Guest House is a 4-star luxury guest house. They have three luxury bedrooms and one twin bedroom, all with en suite bathrooms, as well as another twin bedroom with a private bathroom. The rooms also have air conditioners and are fully serviced.