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This coastal-facing side of Addo features different vegetation and extends into the ocean.
The southern area of Addo Elephant National Park offers a quieter alternative to the main northern section. It connects the inland wildlife reserve to a 120,000-hectare Marine Protected Area in Algoa Bay.
This extension makes Addo the only national park globally to house the 'Big 7'. You can find great white sharks and southern right whales offshore, complementing the land mammals inside the fences.
30 minutes (transit)Access via N2 highway
This is the southern entry point to the park near Colchester. It connects directly to the N2 highway. If you drive from the Garden Route, enter here and drive north toward the Main Camp. This route stops you from doubling back on the same roads.
Half dayMarine eco-tour required
This offshore extension protects great white sharks, southern right whales, and large penguin colonies. These colonies live on St Croix and Bird Islands. You cannot drive through this marine section. You must book a specialized marine eco-tour leaving from the Port Elizabeth harbor.
