tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18952975.post-9569956930331082102008-04-18T06:25:00.000-07:002008-04-18T08:00:36.221-07:00<a href="http://www.south-african-lodges.com/images/gorah/large-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.south-african-lodges.com/images/gorah/large-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Addo Elephant National Park is situated in a Malaria-Free area only an hours drive away from the coastal city of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape.<br /><br />Various accommodation options are available to meet all your requirements.<br />Within in the main Addo section of the park, you will find <a href="http://www.south-african-lodges.com/gorah-elephant-camp/index.php">Gorah Elephant Camp</a>, offering 5 star luxury tented camps. Each thatched tent has its own private terrace giving panoramic views of the landscape. Comfortable king size beds ensure you have a peaceful nights sleep.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.south-african-lodges.com/riverbend-lodge/index.php">Riverbend Lodge</a> is situated in the nyathi area of the Park and offers its guests 5 star luxury accommodation &amp; a wellness centre. Conference facilities are also available.<br />All the suites are airconditioned and equipped with electronic safes,mini bar, satelite TV, and hairdryer. All suites are en-suite with bath and shower.<br /><br />The Park offers a diverse range of game viewing, with over 450 elephants, Cape buffalo, black rhino, a variety of antelope species, as well as the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo.<br />Various options are available to you to view the park. <br />Guided game drives can be used by prior arrangement. Here you can choose to see the park at sunrise, during the day, at sunset as well as at night.<br />You are also able to take the self drive option and view the park at leisure from the comfort of you vehicle. <br />The park is well signposted and various watering holes are situated around the park.<br /><br />A picnic and braai area is situated right at the main watering hole. What an experience to enjoy lunch while being entertained by the elephants while they play in the water. <br />Alternatively, enjoy lunch in the restaurant while old Hapoor watches over you. He was the legendary resident elephant of the park for 24 years.<br /><br />Gate Times:<br />Main Game Area Gate<br />1 Sept to 31 May: 06h00 to 18h00 <br />1 June to 31 August: 06h30 to 17h30 <br /><br />Addo Heights Gate<br />1 Sept to 31 May: 06h00 to 17h30 <br />1 June to 31 August: 06h30 to 17h00Ryannoreply@blogger.com