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Addo Elephant National Park

PLEASE TAKE NOTE!

All visitors to National Parks are subject to the National Environmental Management:

Protected Areas Act 57 of 2003 as amended, together with any Regulations and

Internal Rules made in terms of this Act:

• WARNING: You may not climb out nor hang out of your vehicle in the game viewing area.

• Climbingoutofvehiclesisonlyallowedindesignatedareasindicatedbysignage.

YoudosoatyourownriskastherearedangerousanimalsinthePark.

• Youmayonlydriveontouristroads.

• DonotenteraroadthathasaNOENTRYsignorthatisnotindicatedonthemap.

• SPEED LIMIT 40km/h– DO NOT EXCEED THE SPEED LIMIT!

• Youmaynotinjure,feedordisturbanyformofwildlife.

• Youmaynotuproot,pick,cut,damage,kill,removeorbeinpossessionofanyplantoranimaland,orpart

ofaplantoranimalmaterial,livingordead,fromthePark.

• Youmaynotplaceanyname,letter,figure,symbol,markorpictureonanyobject.

• Youmaynotbeinpossessionofanypoison,explosivesorofanunsealedorloadedfire-arm.

• Donotdiscardanyburningobject,includingcigarettes,anywhereinthePark-itmaycauseafire.

• Noloudmusic/noiseallowedintheParkoratpicnicsitesandswimmingpools.

• Youmaynotbringanypets,domesticanimaloranyotheranimal,intothePark.

• DO NOT LITTER! This is your Park - PLASTIC KILLS!

• Donotdriveorparkinsuchamannerthatitisanuisance,disturbanceoraninconveniencetoany

otherperson.

• Youmaynotcauseanynoisethatislikelytodisturbotherpeopleafter21h30andbefore06h00.

• YoumaynotstayovernightattheParkwithouttheknowledgeoftheManager.

• Onlydesignatedaccommodationareasmaybeused.

• Check closing times of the Park and game viewing area -

you may not travel in the Park outside of the stipulated times.

• YoumaynotdriveavehicleintheParkwithoutavalidDriver’slicence.

• NomotorbikesinthePark.

• Theuseofdronesinside(andover)nationalparksisstrictlyprohibited.

RIGHT OF ADMISSION IS RESERVED.

Addo Elephant National Park and South African National Parks accepts no responsibility for any

loss, damage to property or injury incurred during your visit.

Addo Elephant National ParkPO Box 52, Addo, 6105Tel: +27 (0)42 233 8600 • Fax: +27 (0)42-233 8643 • E-mail: addoenquiries@sanparks.org SANParks - Addo Elephant National Park • www.addoelephantpark.com

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Conservation: 079 618 3556 • Tourism: 082 471 0267

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WARNING!• You may leave your vehicle at designated “Lookout” points, but AT YOUR OWN RISK as there are dangerous animals in the Park.• A zero tolerance policy will be ENFORCED for getting out of your vehicle.

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What are the main differences between the Burchell’s Zebra and the Mountain Zebra? Find out in your Official Addo guide!

Only three times in Addo’s history have twin elephants been born! Find out in your Official Addo guide!

No buses/caravans allowed from this entry point; only 4 x 4 caravans/trailers allowed.

Have you visited the Interpretive Centre?

Entrance through Main Gate or Matyholweni Gate only.

* Botanical ReserveJack’sPicnicSiteisanolddisturbedareawithinthe500hectareBotanicalReserve.Itisaprotectedareaputasidetomonitortheimpactofmegaherbivores-particularlyelephants-onthesubtropicalthicketvegetation.Plantspeciesandvegetationstructurewithinthisreservearecomparedwithsimilarareasoutsidethisreservetomonitorlongtermeffects.

No buses beyond this point

WARNING!• Do not throw anything out of your car! • DO NOT LITTER! This is your Park - PLASTIC KILLS!

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Reference Points* Use numbers to establish your position

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Do not drive over elephant dung. The dung is used by the ENDANGERED, ENDEMIC FLIGHTLESS DUNG BEETLE for food and reproduction.

Designated Lookout Points•Domkrag•Zuurkop•Kadouw•Spekboom•AlgoaBay

Why the MPA(Marine Protected Area)?... Visit your information Centre!

70 % of PENGUIN population has crashed since 2004

Don’t speed!

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Species found in the marine section:

Bottle-nosed DolphinGreat White Shark

SouthernRight Whale

CapeGannet

African BlackOyster-catcher

CapeFur Seal

AfricanPenguin

Game Gate Times

Times change according to season.

January: 05h30 to 18h30

February: 05h30 to 18h30

March: 05h30 to 18h30

April: 06h00 to 18h00

May: 06h00 to 18h00

June: 06h00 to 18h00

July: 06h00 to 18h00

August: 06h00 to 18h00

September: 06h00 to 18h00

October: 05h30 to 18h30

November: 05h30 to 18h30

December: 05h30 to 18h30

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No drones or motorbikes in the Park.

Animal Sightings Game:•Thefirstpersoninthecartospotanewanimalonthelistreceivesabonustenpoints!•Eachpersontospotananimalfromthelist,winsthatnumberofpoints.•Thepersonwiththehighestpointstotalwins!

Other animals and birds that can also be seen on Guided Night Drives - Book your night drive! * note: a bird list is available on request at reception.

AfricanWildCat StripedPolecat Hedgehog Springhare

BarnOwl NightJar SpottedEagleOwl SpottedThick-Knee

Ostrich:2 points

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Bokmarie:4 points

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SecretaryBird:10 points

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BlueCrane:10 points

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RedBishop:8 points

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BlackHeadedHeron:2 points

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RedbilledOxpecker:10 points

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EgyptianGeese:2 points

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GreaterDoubleCollaredSunbird:6 points

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Aardvark:10 points

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Leopard:10 points

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Kudu:1 point

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Warthog:1 point

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BlackbackedJackal:1 point

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BatEaredFox:6 points

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FlightlessDungBeetle:8 points

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BlacksmithLapwing:2 points

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Elephant:4 points

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RedHartebeest:2 points

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Burchell’sZebra:2 points

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SpottedHyena:6 points

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YellowMongoose:2 points

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RockMonitorLizard:8 points

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LeopardTortoise:4 points

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CapeBatis:8 points

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Lion:8 points

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Bushbuck:4 points

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CapeGrysbok:8 points

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Caracal/Rooikat:6 points

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Scrub-hare:4 points

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VervetMonkey:1 point

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PuffAdder:6 points

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CapeBulbul:8 points

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Buffalo:5 points

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Eland:4 points

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CommonDuiker:6 points

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Aardwolf:10 points

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HoneyBadger:10 points

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Meerkat/Suricate:6 points

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Porcupine:5 points

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Check the closing times thoroughly - you may not drive after stipulated times!

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Addo Elephant National Park

CapeTown PortElizabeth

Durban

Johannesburg

Pretoria

Kuzuko Lodge

River Bend Lodge

Gorah Elephant Camp

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Self-drive Game viewingEnjoyviewingthemultitudeof

wildlifespeciesandbeautifulscenery

Guided drivesEnjoymorningoreveningguided

gamedrives

Guided Horse TrailsDiscovertheParkon

horsebackinAddoMainCamporZuurberg

Hiking TrailsFromthedunefieldsofAlexandria,totheforestsofWoodyCape,enjoyourwonderfultrails!

There is a Spar and petrolstation 3.2 km from Camp Matyholweni

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Approximate Distances:Port Elizabeth to Addo Main Camp 72 kmMain Camp to Paterson 22 kmMain Camp to Kabouga 45 kmMain Camp to Narina 27 kmMain Camp to Woody Cape office 105 kmMain Camp to Matyholweni 39 kmMain Camp to Zuurberg office 21 km

Official Addo Guide:* For everything that you want to know about Addo Elephant National Park and its flora & fauna. This book can be purchased in the Park Shop, a worthwhile gift or souvenir.

Experiences makes Memories!

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Don’t miss out - visit the Interpretive Centre!

New Rest Camp in progress: NyatiDon’tmissoutonthisextraordinarycamp!

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1. Darlington Area:• 4x4Trail(bookingsdoneatAddoMainCampreception)• FishinginDarlingtonDam• Accommodation:basicCampingfacilities (bookingsdoneatAddoMainCampreception)• Birding:Rareandspecialspecies:abirdingenthusiast’sparadise, experiencebirdsacrossallfivebiomes!

2. Kabouga Area:• 4x4Trail-(bookingsdoneatAddoMainCampreception)• Accommodation:MvubuCampsite–arusticcampsitealongsidetheriver.• KabougaCottage–highclearancevehiclerequiredtoaccessthecottage (bookingsdoneatAddoMainCampreception).• Birding:Rareandspecialspecies:abirdingenthusiast’sparadise, experiencebirdsacrossallfivebiomes!

3. Zuurberg Area:• GuidedHorseTrails,includinganovernighthorsetrailto NarinaBushCamp• HikingTrails• Birding:Rareandspecialspecies:abirdingenthusiast’sparadise, experiencebirdsacrossallfivebiomes!• Accommodation:NarinaBushCamp.

4. Nyati Area:• Selfcatering,fullyequippedfamilycottages,• Situatedalongariver,withbreathtakingviewsofelephantsand buffaloatthewaterhole.• ElevatedabovetheriverinethicketinNgunistyledarchitecture.• Smallprivatesplashpool.• Birding:Rareandspecialspecies:abirdingenthusiast’sparadise, experiencebirdsacrossallfivebiomes!

5. Addo Main Camp Area:• GuidedGameDrives(enquiries&bookingsdoneatGameDrivesOffice)• SelfDrivesintheWildlifearea• GuidedHorseTrails(enquiries&bookingsdoneatGameDrivesOffice)• Birding:Rareandspecialspecies:abirdingenthusiast’sparadise, experiencebirdsacrossallfivebiomes!Also,checkoutSasolBirdHide!• PPCDiscoveryTrail(Wheelchairfriendly)• Undergroundviewinghide(atwaterholeoppositetherestaurant)• Picnic&braaisitesinthewildlifeareaandinfrontofthewaterhole oppositetherestaurant.• UlwaziInterpretiveCentre.• Shopthatsellscuriosandbasiccommodities.• Restaurant• Fuelstation• Park’sAccommodation(self-catering):Camping&Caravansites,Safari Tents,Rondavels(withaviewofthewaterhole),ForestCabins,Chalets, Cottages,Hapoor&DomkragGuestHousesand SpekboomTentedCamp.

6. Colchester Area:• Gameviewinginyourownvehicle• Birding:Rareandspecialspecies:abirdingenthusiast’sparadise,experiencebirds acrossallfivebiomes!• Accommodation:12ThatchedCottages,self-catering• Shop,restaurantsandfuelavailableatColchesterVillage within5kmofthecamp.• Fishing,boating,canoeingandferrytripsareofferedintheColchesterarea. Enquireatreceptionformoreinformation.

7. Woody Cape Area:• LangebosForestHutsprovideabasecampforthehikeandareequippedwithbedsandmattresses, gasfridge&stove,hotwatershower,toilet,braaiareaandcooking&eatingutensils.• Rareandspecialspecies.• Birding:Rareandspecialspecies:abirdingenthusiast’sparadise,experiencebirds acrossallfivebiomes!

8. Proposed Marine Protected Area:The Marine Section of Addo Elephant National Park currently consists of the Bird Island and St Croix Island groups. The 120 000 Cape Gannet colony on Bird Island is the largest in the world. The Bird Island group is a current MPA. A larger MPA is proposed for the protection of declining penguin and fish populations. There are about 6 500 breeding pairs of critically endangered African penguins on St. Croix island; the largest breeding colony in the world. The Southern Right Whale and Great White Shark in these waters complete Addo Elephant National Park’s “Big 7”. Pods of Bottlenose Dolphins, Tursiops truncates, are a common sight in the waves along the shores of this coastline.

Note: Trips to Bird Island are not offered to visitors due to the ecological sensitivity of the islands. Whale watching boat trips are only offered by private licenced whale watching operators in Port Elizabeth and not by the Park. Accredited operators available on request.* Find out more about the Marine Section in your Official Addo Guide!

Park Accommodation• Kabouga Cottage• Narina Bush Camp• Mvubu Camp Site• Nyati Rest Camp• Addo Main Camp• Spekboom• Matyholweni Camp• Langebos

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Any feedback on the map will be appreciated, email any suggestions to: henriette.engelbrecht@sanparks.orgMainMap

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ParkRoads

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* Not to scale: Islands enlarged for visual purposes

* Not to scale: Islands enlarged for visual purposes

Understand the complexity and diversity of our beautiful Park!

Don’t miss out on Activities!

Nyati Rest Camp Addo Main Camp

Kabouga Cottage Matyholweni Camp

Narina Bush Camp Spekboom

Private Lodgesin Park:• Gorah Elephant Camp• River Bend Lodge• Kuzuko Lodge

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Langebos

Mvubu