Located at the foot of the Zuurberg Mountains in a magical forest along the Wit River, this rustic bush camp offers a peaceful escape completely outside the Big 5 area.
| SANParks Addo Narina Bush Camp Addo | 5.5/10 | Not Quiet | “It was hardly roughing it despite being called a bush camp”. “Too basic to stay”. Multiple complaints: access, coded gate, poor shower. Currently closed. |
Location: Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape. At foot of Zuurberg Mountains, on banks of Wit River. 25km from Addo Main Rest Camp.
Area: Not in Big 5 section of park. No large wildlife. Duiker, bushbuck, bushpig occur.
Accommodation: 4 canvas tents. Each tent has 2 single beds. Sleeps 8 guests total.
Power: No electricity. Solar-powered lights only.
Ablutions: Shared paraffin-powered shower and separate toilet.
Kitchen: Central thatched camp kitchen. Gas-powered fridge and gas stove. Cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils provided.
Braai: Lapa with firepit braai area.
Access: 25km gravel road from Addo Main Camp. High ground clearance vehicle required. 4×4 not necessary. Access includes crossing river bridge and 500m walk through forest to camp.
Check-in: At Addo Main Camp no later than 15:30. Camp check-in 14:00-17:00. Check-out 10:00.
Rules: No electricity in camp. Bring own torch. Arrive 2+ hours before sunset. No shop or restaurant. No firewood provided. Daily conservation fee payable at gate.
Overview
SANParks Addo Narina Bush Camp
Located at the foot of the Zuurberg Mountains in a magical forest along the Wit River, this rustic bush camp offers a peaceful escape completely outside the Big 5 area.
SANParks Addo Narina Bush Camp Facilities
Terrain Forest setting, riverbank
Power No electricity (solar-powered lights)
Water Available
Ablutions Communal paraffin-powered shower + separate toilet
Site Type 4 canvas tents (pre-erected – camping experience)
Road Access Gravel road – high-clearance vehicle recommended
⚠ SANParks Addo Narina Bush Camp Need To Know
Accommodation: 4 canvas tents, each with 2 single beds. No mains electricity.
Access: Cross a river bridge and walk approximately 500m through the forest.
Peaceful: Explicitly recommended for travellers who want peace and quiet away from everyone else.
Wildlife: No large wildlife (outside Big 5 area). Duikers, bushbucks, bushpigs, abundant birdlife.
Distance: 25km (45-minute drive) from Addo Main Rest Camp on gravel roads.
Bring supplies: No shop at camp. Bring all food, drinking water, and lighting.
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📍SANParks Addo Narina Bush Camp Location
Region: Zuurberg Mountains, Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape
Distance: Approximately 450km from Cape Town
Access: 25km gravel road from Addo Main Camp. High-clearance vehicle recommended (4×4 not essential).
Book SANParks Addo Narina Bush Camp
Tel: Contact via SANParks Central Reservations
Website: sanparks.org (Addo Elephant National Park)