Addo Elephant National Park Best Time To Visit
Philip is author of ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.
Wildlife viewing in Addo Elephant National Park is good throughout the year. Because it has an arid to semi-arid climate, animals are attracted to waterholes at any time, but more so during the driest winter months (June to September). The drawback to winter is that nights can become very cold and winter clothing is needed for early morning game drives, especially when using an open vehicle.
May to September Dry Season – Winter
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Wildlife gathers around waterholes as there is less water in the bush
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It is low season, except for the school holidays, and the camps and roads will be less busy
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Sunny skies
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Early morning game drives and night drives in open vehicles are cold
October to April Wet Season – Summer
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Wildlife viewing is good throughout the year
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There are many newborn animals
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The vegetation is greener, and spring flowers transform the park
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Birding is excellent, and the migratory birds are present
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Elephants might disperse after rain
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It is high season, and the park gets busy
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