Addo accommodation –
self-catering, guest house or B & B?
The first thing you need to know about Addo accommodation is that within the park itself you will only find self-catering options. Of course you can opt to eat all your meals in the restaurant there rather than fending for yourself, but that could get a little monotonous!
So, if do-it-yourself is not your idea of a holiday or you’re looking for slightly more upmarket choices I recommend you look outside the Park at the
Greater Addo National Parks accommodation
options. There are plenty of these close to the main Park gates and you’ll find you’re spoilt for choice!While we were at Addo we drove up into the Zuurberg Mountains and had lunch at a wonderful old
colonial-style hotel
. We were greeted like royalty and the view was incredible – if a laid-back country hotel sounds like your style, I’d recommend this place! They can also arrange your game drives for you.
Within the Park As I’ve mentioned elsewhere on this site, within the Park many of the Addo accommodation choices only cater for 2 occupants, which can be frustrating for families with younger children who may not want to sleep apart from their parents.
Addo Accommodation for Two If you’re part of a couple and only need 2 beds per unit, I recommend the rondawels. My mum and dad swear by them, they’re set right above the waterhole at Main Camp and you can enjoy perfect armchair game viewing while sipping your G & T! Next best would certainly be the Safari tents – also a lovely open setting near the waterhole, but this time with communal ablution facilities.
Addo family accommodation There are two houses that can each sleep up to six. They are the newest accommodation at Main camp and the most spacious and luxurious, boasting ensuite bathrooms and air conditioning. They overlook the waterhole, though from more of a distance than the rondawels. Other options are a couple of family chalets (one sleeps six, the other only three) and the forest cabins which have their own bathrooms but share communal kitchen facilities. Camping and caravan sites are also offered. If this is your choice, a word of warning – the caravan sites are shaded but the tent sites are not. They are very, very hot in summer! Away from Main Camp there are various other options, but they are not as convenient for the wildlife viewing area. Park accommodation needs to be booked through SA National Parks http://www.sanparks.org/parks/addo/tourism/accommodation.php
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I hope you enjoy your Addo experience as much as we did!
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