Waterhole · Addo Elephant National Park

Rooidam, Addo

Rooidam is a waterhole in Addo Elephant National Park.

About Rooidam

Rooidam is a prominent waterhole in Addo Elephant National Park’s main game-viewing area, positioned along the western route towards Hapoor Dam. The waterhole is an important part of the park’s managed network of permanent water sources and can attract elephants and other wildlife, with its open setting providing good opportunities to watch animals coming to drink.

Where to find Rooidam

Rooidam is a waterhole in Addo Elephant National Park. See exactly where it is on the map, and navigate to it, in the opspoor app.

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Rooidam questions

Where is Rooidam?

Rooidam is a waterhole in Addo Elephant National Park.

Can I use opspoor at Rooidam without signal?

Yes. Signal in Addo Elephant National Park can be patchy, and opspoor works fully offline: you can see sightings you've already loaded and log your own, which sync when you're back in range.

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