Addo Elephant National Park

Safety

In our opinion, there are no safety concerns when traveling in Addo Elephant Park. There is some crime in towns and cities, so normal precautions should be taken when visiting urban centers during your trip (see ‘Cities & Other Urban Areas: Safety Precautions’ below). The vast majority of travelers don’t have any crime-related incidents during their visit.

Malaria-Free & Vaccinations

There is no malaria present in Addo, and antimalarials aren’t necessary if you don’t intend to visit those other parts of the country where there is a small risk during the wet summer months. Several vaccinations are advisable before you commence travel to South Africa – contact your healthcare practitioner for details.

Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife viewing is very safe as long as you stick to the park’s rules and follow your guide’s instructions. The elephants in Addo are very relaxed and incidents are almost unheard of. Self-drive visitors should, however, keep their distance at all time and never drive between a herd. More safety recommendations are available by reading ‘Wildlife Viewing Safety Precautions’ below.

Further advice on limiting dangers and annoyances when traveling:

• Wildlife Viewing Safety Precautions
• General Travel Safety Precautions
• Cities & Urban Areas: Safety Precautions
• Safety & Security – South Africa
• Malaria & Vaccinations – South Africa

Want to Visit Addo Elephant NP?

• Addo Elephant safaris and tours
• Tour operators for Addo Elephant