Addo is a small and charming farming town situated in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Addo is conveniently close to the world renowned Addo Elephant National Park, and offers a good alternative to staying in the park. This area is not only known for its national park and game farms, it is also well known for its orange growing.
Watch the citrus being picked in the orchards and packed in modern pack houses during the season, which lasts from April through to September. The town of Addo plays host to the annual Citrus Festival, held at the end of May. Visitors can also take part in the Addo Rose Festival in October, with numerous craft and food stalls.
The Addo Elephant National Park is a definite must-see and offers an array of activities, including game viewing, horse riding, 4x4 trails and so much more. There are several historical sites that can be visited in Addo, some of which date back as far as 1829. The most well known site in Addo is Drift House, an old inn that was used by most people crossing the Addo drift from the old Cape Colony into the Hinterland.
Addo is beautifully set on the heart of Sunday's Valley and is a less than an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth and the nearest airport. The Sunday's River Valley Route/Addo region is only a scenic hour's drive from the pristine beaches of the Sunshine Coast and the rich settler history of Grahamstown. Staying in the Addo area is a breeze; there are guest houses, lodges, spa’s, bed and breakfasts, self-catering options and guest farms - something to suit everyone’s budget and taste.
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