HIKING trail options on offer in the Greater Addo Area, from a hour long walk to overnight trails and beach walks.
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ALEXANDRIA HIKING TRAIL
Various options provide a perfect day outing for park visitors, at no extra cost.
Choose between the Cycad Trail, a one-hour trail – suited for those who want a sedate walk – and the Doringnek Trail, a four-hour trail which takes the visitor to a beautiful natural water pool. The routes are clearly signposted and a map is available at the Zuurberg offices. The Zuurberg offices are located 16 km from the main park entrance along a gravel road. No bookings are necessary.
Choose between the Cycad Trail, a one-hour trail – suited for those who want a sedate walk – and the Doringnek Trail, a four-hour trail which takes the visitor to a beautiful natural water pool. The routes are clearly signposted and a map is available at the Zuurberg offices. The Zuurberg offices are located 16 km from the main park entrance along a gravel road. No bookings are necessary.
Other activities at no extra cost (except for conservation fee payable by all visitors)
Zuurberg hiking trails: 1-hour and 4-hour trails available in the Zuurberg Mountains PPC Discovery Trail: a short walk in the main camp, one loop suitable for wheelchair-users and visually-impaired visitors SASOL Red Bishop Bird Hide: in the main camp, suitable for wheelchair-users Floodlit waterhole: at main camp Picnic and braai site: at main camp Swimming pool: at main camp, only for overnight guests Restaurant and curio shop: at main camp Holiday programmes for children: during July and December holidays, for children of overnight visitors
ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK HIKING TRAILS
The Alexandria Hiking Trail is a 36 km, two-day circular trail. The first day is 19.5 km and the second day, 16.5 km. The Langebos huts are situated at the trail base, providing accommodation for the beginning and/or end of the hike. The Woody Cape hut is situated at the end of the first day’s walk. Hikers must carry their own provisions and equipment and the hike is not guided. The trail is well signposted.
The trail costs (South African Rand) R70 per person per night. Hikers also need to pay the daily conservation (entry) fee.
Bookings for the trail are administered through:
Trail base office:
Woody Cape office of the Addo Elephant National Park
Tel: +27 (0)46 6530601
Woody Cape office of the Addo Elephant National Park
Tel: +27 (0)46 6530601
Information and images provided courtesy of the Addo Elephant National Park
ADDO HIKING TRAILS