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Reconnect with Nature at Addo Elephant National Park - Mvubu, Eastern Cape

Addo Elephant National Park - Mvubu – immerse yourself in scenic landscapes, wildlife, and outdoor fun in Eastern Cape.

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Addo Elephant National Park - Mvubu

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Addo Elephant National Park - Mvubu

About Addo Elephant National Park - Mvubu Camping

Experience natural camping at Addo Elephant National Park - Mvubu in Eastern Cape, South Africa. The campground offers hiking, wildlife observation, and photography opportunities. Amenities include picnic spots, fire pits, and open tent areas. Close by is Daniell Cheetah Project, Addo Elephant National Park, perfect for day trips. Suitable for families, friends, and solo campers looking for a nature escape.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: 4x4 Caravans & tents
  • Caravan Requirements: 4x4 Caravan
  • Ground Cover: Grass
  • People per Site: 4
  • Self Catering: Selfcatering Kabouga cottage: sleeps 6 people, gas fridge & stove, reservoir converted to swimming pool
  • Shade: A few of the sites have shade
  • Sites Available: 3
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Cellphone reception: No
  • Wheelchair Friendly: No

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: 4x4 road
  • Closest Town: Kirkwood
  • Directions to campsite: From Addo Main Camp: turn left out of the Park and follow the R335 towards the town of Addo. Take the R336 to Kirkwood. At the entrance to the town (four-way stop with main road to your left), proceed straight over the intersection and over a small bridge. Turn right at the T-junction and past a cemetery and onto a gravel road. Turn left at the Kabouga section sign of the Addo Elephant National Park. Follow the road until you come to the Park offices (boom gate).From Port Elizabeth, take the R75 towards Graaff-Reinet. Take the first turnoff towards Kirkwood and then proceed through the town on the main street. At the intersection (four-way stop) at the end of the town, turn left and proceed over a small bridge. Turn right at the T-junction and past a cemetery and onto a gravel road. Turn left at the Kabouga section sign of the Addo Elephant National Park. Follow the road until you come to the Park offices (boom gate).
  • Distance to Town: 15 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 33.3408 E 25.36046
  • GPS Turnoff: S 33.4008 E 25.4467
  • Trailer Required: 4x4 Trailer
  • Vehicle: 2x4 Bakkie (high clearance vehicle needed)

Ablution

  • Showers: Hot shower (one)
  • Toilets: Flush Toilet (one)

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Canoeing: Yes
  • Fishing: Freshwater: river ( catch & release indigenous fish)
  • Hiking: Day hikes
  • Nature Drives: Yes
  • Other Activities: Game viewing (own vehicle): Kudu, Red Hartebeest, Ostrich, Warthog, Bushbuck, Duiker, Vervet monkeys, Baboons
  • Swimming: River and pools

4x4 Related

  • 4x4 Routes: Yes
  • 4x4 Caravan Required: Yes

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Comments: Situated on the banks of the Sundays River in the Kabouga section of the Addo Elephant National Park, this rustic campsite provides a secluded and tranquil experience.
  • Additional Comments: Campsite in a nature reserve
  • Special rules: No radios or loud music allowed
  • Other: Various types of accommodation available in Addo Main Camp - about 40 km away.

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Daniell Cheetah Project

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (410 reviews)
    15,5 km from camp
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  • Addo Elephant National Park

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    ⭐ 4,6 (7337 reviews)
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  • Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park

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    ⭐ 4,7 (477 reviews)
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  • Tootabi Safaris

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

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  • Tootabi Hunting Safaris

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,9 (35 reviews)
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  • Giraffe Walking Adventures

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (1 reviews)
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  • addo travel center and adventure

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,2 (5 reviews)
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  • Crisscross Adventures

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  • Travel Addo Farmstall

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  • Addo Game Drive Departures

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,1 (8 reviews)
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  • Main Camp Interpretive Centre

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  • Main Camp Underground Hide

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  • Main Camp Bird Hide

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,8 (4 reviews)
    37,7 km from camp
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  • PPC Discovery Trail

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (4 reviews)
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  • Kudu Ridge Game Lodge

    zoo, tourist attraction, park, lodging, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (125 reviews)
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  • Hapoor Drinking Hole Lookout

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  • Groendal Nature Reserve

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  • Nyathi Rest Camp

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    ⭐ 4,8 (189 reviews)
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  • JACK'S Picnic Site

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    ⭐ 4,6 (695 reviews)
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  • Magennis Park | originally, College Hill Park

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    ⭐ 3,3 (50 reviews)
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