Addo Elephant Country Estate

The world famous Addo Elephant National Park, founded originally to protect the elephants of Addo, has now become a "Big Five" game park and the premier tourist attraction of South Africa's Eastern Cape.

Here visitors from all over the world come to get up close and personal with the game in a malaria-free environment.

A short drive away from the main gate of the Elephant Park and just outside the tiny hamlet of Addo lies an oasis of luxury accommodation - The Addo Elephant Country Estate, situated on 17 hectares bordering the Sundays River, with the AA’s “superior” accommodation approval, this delightful estate is ideal for the visitor who wishes to stay in comfort and eat well while he enjoys his time in the area.

This 18th century hotel is now privately owned and has extensive renovations have taken place.