• Location: Eastern Cape, near Gqeberha
• Reserve ownership: National Park
• Game Experience: Big 5 (including marine Big 7 offshore)
• Size of reserve: ±180,000 hectares
• Malaria risk: Malaria-free
• Best for: Elephant sightings and family-friendly safaris
• Safari style: Primarily self-drive with guided options
• Landscape: Dense thicket, open plains and coastal areas
• Wildlife highlights: Large elephant herds and potential Big 7 sightings
• Distance: ±1 hour from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Addo Elephant National Park was established in 1931 to protect a small remaining population of elephants and has since grown into one of South Africa’s most important conservation success stories. Today, it offers a diverse safari experience across different ecosystems, making it one of the best malaria-free options for families and first-time safari travellers.