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Jess
ZA
Visited:
August 2019
Reviewed: Aug 4, 2019
Email Jess | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Worst service at Addo Elephant Park
We arrived with no water at our accomodation and still had no water when we checked out. The park did not even have the decency to inform us of the problem let alone deliver a bucket of water for toilet use. We ended up having to go with bottles to reception to fill up so we could flush our toilet and at least wash our faces and brush our teeth last night and this morning.
This is disgusting for the amount you pay to stay in the park.
We won't be using Addo again.
Ron Moon
AU
Visited:
April 2009
Reviewed: Jul 4, 2011
50-65 years of age
Too small and too much thick scrub
Elizabeth
US
Visited:
December 2022
Reviewed: Jan 22, 2023
Email Elizabeth | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We did see elephant’s, and the bbq was outstanding. It was difficult to see the animals since the park is so dense with brush.
Marilyn
ZA
Visited:
September 2021
Reviewed: Sep 25, 2021
Email Marilyn | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Did not see that much game and park very dry
Marilyn
ZA
Visited:
September 2021
Reviewed: Sep 25, 2021
Email Marilyn | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Elephants make the park
Huts okay. A little inconvenient that cooking and washing up facilities not on premises. A clean-up needs to be undertaken around the vegetation as quite a bit of litter lying around
Thierry de Chazal
MU
Visited:
March 2020
Reviewed: Mar 28, 2020
Email Thierry de Chazal | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Nowhere to compare to Kruger or Sabi Sands..very few birds...
Ruth
US
Visited:
February 2020
Reviewed: Feb 23, 2020
Email Ruth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Too many cars driving around.
Gary Elson
GB
Visited:
January 2020
Reviewed: Jan 29, 2020
Email Gary Elson | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Addo or Addon’t ?
After several trips to Kruger, Etosha and the KTP, I decided to give Addo a go.
I have to be honest, it was a disappointment . A small park with little real bush vibe due to the da t that you can see the surrounding farms, towns and wind farms from large parts of the park.
The vegetation isn’t the most attractive either, and the large open areas looked more like fields, giving a “safari park” feel.
There is no doubt that the elephant encounters are the highlight, but a day trip is probably enough, with maybe a night at the excellent Addo main camp to give the best chance of an early morning lion encounter.
But it’s not Kruger, a totally different experience and the 30 minute drive and access to boat trips are probably the only reason for choosing it.
Anna Mahon Oneill
GB
Visited:
January 2019
Reviewed: Feb 13, 2019
Email Anna Mahon Oneill | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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rest camp it ment we were locked out of the park and made us feel like we couldn't explore as much as we would have wanted. The reception is a frustrating place were staff definitely take their time processing things. Paying for game drives is unorganised and could definitely be dealt with better. All in all i'm glad i got to see some animals as if i hadnt it would have been a waste. I'm not sure i would recommend Addo - maybe if your in the area or driving passed and have a few hours or a day to kill then definitely go but if pre booking i hope its a better experience than i had.
Michael Potts
NL
Visited:
October 2015
Reviewed: Dec 29, 2015
Email Michael Potts | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Lots of elephants and unusual dung beatles