Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park, National park in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
The territory spans 180,000 hectares of varied terrain including grasslands, dense thickets, and river valleys at 252 meters above sea level.
The South African government established this conservation area in 1931 to protect eleven remaining elephants, which now number more than 600.
The park represents a significant achievement in South African conservation efforts, managed by South African National Parks with emphasis on research programs.
Visitors can explore the park through self-drive safaris, guided tours, and hiking trails that provide opportunities to observe elephants, lions, and buffalo.
The reserve contains five of South Africa's seven vegetation zones and houses the largest population of flightless dung beetles in the world.
Location: Eastern Cape
Inception: 1931
Elevation above the sea: 252 m
Operator: South African National Parks
Website: http://sanparks.org/parks/addo
GPS coordinates: -33.44610,25.74580
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55
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