Nestled in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, Addo Elephant National Park is a conservation triumph and a wildlife lover’s paradise. Established in 1931 to protect the last remaining elephants in the area, the park has since expanded to become South Africa’s third-largest national park, covering approximately 1,640 square kilometers . A Conservation Success Story Addo Elephant National Park began with just 11 elephants, survivors of extensive hunting and habitat loss. Today, the park is home to over 600 elephants, along with a diverse array of wildlife including black rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and more . The park's expansion has also incorporated marine areas, making it one of the few reserves in the world to house Africa’s "Big 7": elephant, rhinoceros, lion, buffalo, leopard, whale, and great white shark . Diverse Landscapes and Ecosystems The park encompasses a variety of landscapes, from dense thickets and open plains to coastal dunes and marine environme...