​Getting There – Addo Elephant NP

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip is the author of many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

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

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Most visitors to Addo Elephant National Park fly into O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. It is possible to start your tour at either city on an organized safari or on a self-drive package. The distance from Cape Town to Addo is almost 800km/500mi. Many people will drive from Cape Town to Addo via the Garden Route, over the course of a week or two.

Alternatively, after flying into one of the major airports, you can take a connecting flight to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) and rent a car there. The distance to the park is just over 70km/43mi on a tar road and the drive takes about 1½ hours*.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

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Airlines & Ticket Prices

Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) or Cape Town International Airport (CPT), and what tickets would cost.

Domestic Flights

Domestic flights to Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) can be booked with several local carriers.

Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements

Please check our Getting There – South Africa page to learn more about passport, visa, COVID-19 and other entry requirements.

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