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Addo Rest Camp Accommodation Addo Elephant National Park SANParks

Addo Rest Camp

As the main rest camp of Addo Elephant National Park, this popular camp is the hub of the park where most of the activities take place. There is a shop and a restaurant – the Cattle Baron Grill and Bistro – a swimming pool and a variety of accommodation options. The waterhole lookout point inside the camp is floodlit at night, allowing game viewing all through the night and day. An underground hide offers opportunities for close encounters with wildlife. Addo Rest Camp is located at the main entrance gate to the park.


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Addo Rest Camp Camping and Room Prices

Rates are per night and exclude 1% community fund which will be added when booking.

Addo Rest Camp Under Canvas Prices: 01 Nov 2024 - 07 March 2025 & 14 Jun 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 & 20 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025

Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
Tent Site (CK4T)
With powerpoint
2 R 481 R 116
Caravan Site (CK6P)
With Powerpoint
2 R 514 R 116
Safari Tent (ST2)
Communal Facilities
2 R 1,241 N/A

Addo Rest Camp Chalets & Cabins Prices: 01 Nov 2024 - 07 March 2025 & 14 Jun 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 & 20 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025

Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
Forest Cabin (HF4)
Communal Kitchen
2 R 1,443 R 335
Chalet (CH2)
Mini-kitchen
2 R 1,644 N/A
Chalet (CH2/4 / CH2/4Z / CH2S) 2 R 2,326 R 335
Cottage (CO2 / CO2Z) 2 R 2,326 N/A
Rondavel (HL2)
Communal Kitchen
2 R 2,326 N/A
Family Chalet (FCH4) 4 R 2,896 R 335
Guest House (GHD6 / GHH6) 4 R 6,542 R 604

Addo Rest Camp Under Canvas Prices: 08 Apr 2025 - 13 Jun 2025 & 22 Jul 2025 - 19 Sep 2025

Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
Tent Site (CK4T)
With powerpoint
2 R 414 R 116
Caravan Site (CK6P)
With Powerpoint
2 R 436 R 116
Safari Tent (ST2)
Communal Facilities
2 R 1,096 N/A

Addo Rest Camp Chalets & Cabins Prices: 08 Apr 2025 - 13 Jun 2025 & 22 Jul 2025 - 19 Sep 2025

Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
Forest Cabin (HF4)
Communal Kitchen
2 R 1,275 R 335
Chalet (CH2)
Mini-kitchen
2 R 1,476 N/A
Chalet (CH2/4 / CH2/4Z / CH2S) 2 R 2,080 R 335
Cottage (CO2 / CO2Z) 2 R 2,080 N/A
Rondavel (HL2)
Communal Kitchen
2 R 2,080 N/A
Family Chalet (FCH4) 4 R 2,896 R 335
Guest House (GHD6 / GHH6) 4 R 6,542 R 604

Accommodation Options

A variety of self-catering accommodation options are available, including two guest houses with fully equipped kitchens.

Tent Campsites Caravan Camp Sites Safari Tents Forest Cabin Rondavel Cottages Chalet Family Chalet Domkrag Guest House Hapoor Guest House

Tent Campsites

The campsites for tents are small (3.5 x 4.5m) and accommodate only tents and between 2 and 4 persons per site. A 220V power point is provided. Extra vehicles are charged an additional fee. Visitors to provide their own tents and camping equipment. Communal ablution facilities are available.

Tent Campsites Facilities

  • Small campsite of 3.5 x 4.5 metres
  • Only tents accommodated
  • 2 to 4 persons per site
  • Electrical connection point
  • Additional vehicles at extra charge
  • Shared ablution facilities

Caravan Campsites

The campsites for caravans are more spacious and accommodate up to 6 persons per site. A 220V power point is provided. Extra vehicles are charged an additional fee. Visitors to provide their own caravans, tents and camping equipment. Communal ablution facilities and kitchen facilities are available.

Caravan Campsite Facilities

  • Gravel ground cover
  • 2 to 6 persons per site
  • Electrical connection point
  • Additional vehicles at extra charge
  • Shared ablution facilities
  • Shared kitchen facilities with electricity, hob and sink

Safari Tents

Two persons are accommodated in each of the Safari Tents, which are furnished with 2 single beds each. Linen and towels are supplied. Separate, shared ablution facilities as well as kitchen facilities are provided and there are 2-plate stoves, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils available in the shared kitchens.

Safari Tents Facilities

  • 2 persons per tent
  • 2 single beds
  • Barbecue facilities
  • Communal ablution facilities
  • Communal equipped kitchen (hob, utensils, sink)
  • Fan and heater
  • Fridge

Forest Cabins

The open plan cabins accommodate 4 persons on 4 single beds. Each cabin has a table and seating for 4 persons and there is a communal kitchen, equipped with cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils and a fridge. Each unit has a bathroom with a shower, toilet and hand basin in each. Barbecue facilities are provided.

Forest Cabin Facilities

  • 4 persons per cabin
  • 4 single beds with bedding
  • Communal equipped kitchen (hob, utensils, sink)
  • Barbecue facilities
  • Bathroom with shower
  • Fan
  • Fridge

Rondavels

The Rondavels at Addo Rest Camp are furnished with 2 single beds and accommodate up to 2 persons each. Each rondavel has an en-suite bathroom with a shower, toilet and hand basin. The units are air-conditioned and equipped with a fridge. A communal kitchen with a 4-plate stove, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils is available. The Rondavels overlook the seasonal, floodlit waterhole.

Rondavels Facilities

  • 2 persons per rondavel
  • 2 single beds with bedding
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bathroom with shower and toilet
  • Communal equipped kitchen (hob, utensils, sink)
  • Fridge

Cottages

A maximum of 2 persons are accommodated in the Cottages. There are two single beds and a bathroom with shower, toilet and hand basin in each cottage. It has a kitchenette which is equipped with a bar fridge, 2-plate stove, microwave, cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils. Even though there are no air-conditioners, the units are equipped with fans. Some of the cottages are accessible for those who are mobility challenged.

Cottages Facilities

  • 2 persons per cottage
  • 2 single beds with bedding
  • Fan
  • Bathroom with shower and toilet
  • Kitchen equipped fridge, hotplate, microwave utensils, sink
  • DSTV with limited channels

Chalet

The chalets differ in size and accommodate between 2 and 3 persons in each. Each chalet has 2 single beds and some are furnished with a double sleeper couch to accommodate an additional person or children. The chalets are air-conditioned and have a bathroom with a shower, toilet and hand basin. Some chalets have baths as well. There is an open plan lounge and kitchen area and the kitchen is equipped for self-catering purposes with a fridge, stove, utensils, cutlery and crockery.

Chalet Facilities

  • 2 to 3 persons per chalet
  • 2 single beds with bedding
  • 1 sleeper couch in some chalets
  • Air-conditioned
  • Bathroom with shower and toilet
  • Kitchen equipped fridge, hotplate, microwave utensils, sink

Family Chalet

The Family Chalet has 1 bedroom with a double bed and 2 single beds and a double sleeper couch in the lounge area, accommodating up to 4 persons. There is a fan in the bedroom and the lounge is air-conditioned. The chalet has a bathroom with a shower, bath, toilet and hand basin. There is an open plan lounge and kitchen area, and the kitchen is equipped for self-catering purposes with a fridge, stove, utensils, cutlery and crockery.

Family Chalet Facilities

  • Maximum 4 persons
  • 1 bedroom with double bed
  • 2 single beds
  • 1 sleeper couch
  • Air-conditioned lounge
  • Bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and hand basin
  • Kitchen equipped fridge, stove, utensils, sink

Domkrag Guest House

Accommodating between 4 and 6 persons, the Domkrag Guest House has 2 bedrooms of which one is furnished with a queen-size bed and the other with 4 single beds. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, one with a bath and one with a shower. The bedrooms are air-conditioned and there is a fan in the lounge area. The open plan kitchen is equipped with a stove, fridge, microwave as well as utensils, cutlery and crockery. DSTV with limited channels is available.

Domkrag Guest House Facilities

  • 4 to 6 persons accommodated
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bedroom furnished with queen-size bed
  • 1 bedroom furnished with 4 single beds
  • Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
  • Air-conditioned bedrooms
  • Fan and DSTV in lounge
  • Kitchen with stove, fridge, microwave
  • Utensils, cutlery and crockery provided

Hapoor Guest House

Accommodating between 4 and 6 persons, the Hapoor Guest House in Addo Rest Camp has 2 bedrooms of which one is furnished with a queen-size bed and the other with 4 single beds. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, one with a bath and one with a shower. The bedrooms are air-conditioned. The open plan kitchen is equipped with a stove, fridge, microwave as well as utensils, cutlery and crockery. DSTV with limited channels is available.

Hapoor Guest House Facilities

  • 4 to 6 persons accommodated
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bedroom furnished with queen-size bed
  • 1 bedroom furnished with 4 single beds
  • Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
  • Air-conditioned bedrooms
  • Fan and DSTV in lounge
  • Kitchen with stove, fridge, microwave
  • Utensils, cutlery and crockery provided

Addo Rest Camp Photos



As the main rest camp of Addo Elephant National Park, the Addo Rest Camp is the main hub of the park and located close to the main entrance gate. The reception of the park as well as a restaurant and shop are available to all visitors. The swimming pool is only available for overnight guests to use.

List of Facilities

  • Reception
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
  • Swimming
  • Addo Indlovu Spa
  • Fuel station
  • Picnic sites
  • Game viewing at the waterholes
  • 4x4 Excursions
  • Self-drive game viewing
  • Guided game drives
  • Guided walks
  • Guided overnight hikes
  • Birdwatching
  • Swimming
  • Private massage at Addo Indlovu Spa
  • Relax at Jack’s Picnic Site with picnic, barbecue and ablution facilities
  • Big Seven – elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard, southern right whale, great white shark
  • Unrivalled natural diversity
  • Wide variety of antelope
  • Spotted hyena, brown hyena and Burchell’s zebra
  • Flightless dung beetle
  • 250 Species of birds

Addo Rest Camp Map And Directions



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