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Greater Addo

The Eastern Cape of South Africa is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the world. It is host to The Addo Elephant National Park and many other private Game Reserves. These malaria free alternatives for the Kruger National Park all offer the "The Big 5" (Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard). Due to the enormous expansions the Addo Elephant National Park now includes a marine section with seasonal whales and sharks dubbed "The Big 7".

Where to stay....

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Where to go....

For the Adventurous

Get up close and personal with Nikita and Savanna, the two tame Cheetahs at Daniell Cheetah Breeding Farm. Here cheetahs are being bred to avoid extinction in a way they can be put back into wild. Test your off road skills to the limit on one of the many 4 x 4 trails either in the Kabouga section of the Addo Elephant National Park or at Slagboom outdoors. For the fitness enthusiast, try our 100 mile Addo Elephant extreme marathon from Darlington which ends in the Addo Elephant National Park. Try our quad biking trails for all levels.

For the Safari lover

Try and spot the big as well as the little 5 in the Addo Elephant Park. Dare to be different and hike one of many trails through the Addo Elephant National Park and end off your day in luxury with an overnight stay at of the many Private Game Lodges. All available to book online with BookMyRoom-SA.com Feed or ride a gentle Giant high in the Zuurberg Mountains with the Elephant Safaris. Grab a whale by its tale during Raggy Charters Ocean Safari’s and get that perfect shot of Dolphins, African Penguins and in season, whales. Follow the roar and find the lion that's buried under the Dune’s of the Alexandria Dunefields that's the largest 'moving' coastal Dunefields of the Southern Hemisphere.

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For the laid back and romantic stays

Escape the hectic city life and to listen to the silence while enjoying awesome views of lovers' lane Join a sunset cruise and witness that spectacular sunset as they can only happen under the Karoo sky at Darlington Go hiking or fishing in the Sunday's River Enjoy a Donkey car through the citrus orchard and smell the scent of nature's perfume. Visit the citrus pack house and experience the journey of citrus fruit from the tree to your fruit bowl. Pamper yourself at one of Greater Addo’s magnificent spa's in the valley while your partner tries the challenging golf course with narrow fairways in Kirkwood or combine mothers- and fathers day with a him & her package from Bushman Sands Pack sundowners or a picnic basket and watch the romantic sunset at the Kirkwood or Sr. Percy Fitzpatrick Lookout

For the festival fans

Go Wild in Kirkwood during the annual Wildlife Festival Wake up and smell the roses during the Annual Rose and Garden show Alternatively, watch a Polo Cross tournament on a sunny Sunday afternoon and enjoy some snazzy Jazz afterwards.

Dine with a difference

• Pick your perfect pie at Nanaga Farmstall (N10) or Lenmore Farmstall
• Eat with the locals and experience excellent value for money at the Hotel in Kirkwood or the Orange Elephant near Addo
• For the sophisticated the grand gabled Ikhaya Deli in Kirkwood is well worth a visit!
• Take that scenic drive up to Zuurberg Mountain in and enjoy their special Sunday Lunch

With the kids

• Take a break at Lenmore and visit the Addo Valley Raptor & Reptile center where they can learn how to handle a snake or birds of prey. Let the two massively cute eyes of a baby owl stare you in the face!
• See the little Dungbeetle and try to envision how these little creatures work their way through tons of Elephant Dung in the nearby Addo Elephant National Park
• Pat a lion at Daniell Cheetah Breeding Camp
• Canoe to the Dunes with Dungbeetle Riverlodge in Colchester
• Go frogging and tracking in Hlosi lodge