Addo Elephant National Park

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13 Addo Elephant Safaris

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By Philip Briggs

Philip is author of ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

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Wildlife viewing in Addo Elephant National Park is good throughout the year. Because it has an arid to semi-arid climate, animals are attracted to waterholes at any time, but more so during the driest winter months (June to September). The drawback to winter is that nights can become very cold and winter clothing is needed for early morning game drives, especially when using an open vehicle.

Best Time January to December (All year)

High Season October to March (The park gets crowded, especially during school holidays)

Low Season May to September (Cold evenings and mornings)

Best Weather September to April (Warmer nights and mornings)

Worst Weather June to August (Cold nights and mornings)

May to September –Dry Season – Winter

Wildlife gathers around waterholes as there is less water in the bush
It is low season, except for the school holidays, and the camps and roads will be less busy
Sunny skies
Early morning game drives and night drives in open vehicles are cold

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October to April –Wet Season – Summer

Wildlife viewing is good throughout the year
There are many newborn animals
The vegetation is greener, and spring flowers transform the park
Birding is excellent, and the migratory birds are present
Elephants might disperse after rain
It is high season, and the park gets busy