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Addo Elephant National Park day trip
Herds of elephants at the waterholes, plus lion, buffalo and rhino, in a malaria-free national park an hour north
Typical duration
420 min
Price
Park fee R565 adult (2026/27, international); tours from the port about R1,500–2,800 incl. fee (≈ €1.4–140 / $1.5–151)
From port
70 km / 43.5 mi
Transfer time
60 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
medium
📋 Booking recommended👨👩👧 Family friendly
🕐 Best time to visit
Leave as soon as the shuttle runs; midday heat brings herds to Hapoor Dam. Gates open 07:00
Getting there from the port
No public transport: pre-book a small-group tour or private driver with pick-up at the port gate, or rent a car; about 70 km, 1 hour each way via the N2 and R335 to the main gate
Best transport: tour or pre-booked driver Cost: Local tour or pre-booked driver, about R1,500–2,800 per person