More than just Elephants
Once the process of expansion is completed, the park will span an area of over 200km long, from the Algoa Bay, to the Zuurberg Mountain range, and beyond to the Karoo. With over 270 000 ha of terrestrial park, and 120 000 ha of marine zone, it will be possible to see both elephants and whales in the same park, in one day. This will make the park the fourth largest in South Africa, and the first to protect the Big 7 (elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard, Southern right whale and great white shark).

Safaris, Game Drives and Activities:

The remarkable location of Camp Fig Tree enables us to offer a host of game viewing activities and other options, all of which can be arrange to best suit our guests. These activities can include -

• Addo Elephant National Park Drives
  
• Elephant back safaris
  
• Addo Elephant National Park Horse trails
  
• Schotia "Tooth and Claw" Safari
  
• Shamwari Game Reserve
  

1. Addo Elephant National Park game drives

Camp Figtree conducts its own open land rover trips into the Addo Elephant National Park daily. Addo, which boast the highest density of elephant of any national park in the world will ensure that guest have a high success of sightings. Recently the introduction of lion into the park has added a great deal of excitement and has elevated Addo National Park to big five status. Our qualified field guide takes guests into the park departing at 9:00 or 14:00.

The trip normally takes 3 hours. Drinks and snacks are provided on the drive.

Rate: R450 pp

2. Elephant back safaris

African Ramble offers guest the unique opportunity to walk with elephants in their natural environment. Guests are collected from the lodge and transported to reserve where they are able to touch, feed and walk with the elephants. During this 2.5 hour trip visitors get to view in intimate proximity the elephants as the go about their business of walking, feeding and watering in the African bush.

Departures are at 8:00, 11:00 and 15:30
Rate from October 2008 - R875.00pp

3. Addo Elephant National Park Horse Trails

The park offers horse trails for both experienced riders and beginners, these trails offer the opportunity to view game at a safe distance from horseback. Trails are operated from both the Addo and Zuurberg mountain sections of the park. The rate for beginners are R170pp starting at 8:00 and lasts for approximately 2 hours. The more experienced riders start at 14:00 at a cost of R225 and the ride will last for approximately 3 hours.

Each guest at Camp Figtree is encouraged to explore the eco reserve and enjoy these beautiful environs. As such we encourage guest to enjoy, perhaps, a sundowner walk where at the end of a half hour walk or longer we serve a full bar and snakes away from the lodge. Or maybe an early morning walk can be ended with a full breakfast - safari style - in a riverbed. There are many such possibilities.

4. Schotia "Tooth and Claw" Safari

Schotia Private Game Reserve is situated on the boarder of the Addo Elephant National Park and boasts the guarantee of visitors being able to spot lion.An evening drive in open Landrover is followed by a barbeque around the fire in a traditional "lapa" thatched Boma.

The cost of the trip and times of departure vary seasonally. Information can be obtained through at Camp Figtree.

Game drives and Safari

Professional game rangers conduct safaris into the Addo National Park home to the big 5. From an open Landrover you are likely to see wildlife such as Kudu, Bushbuck, Lions, Elephants, Buffalo, Wildebeest, Caracal, Bush Pig and Jackal