Addo Elephant National Park

PPC Discovery Trail, Addo Elephant National Park

The PPC Discovery Trail is a 1.5 km gravel road in Addo Elephant National Park. Here's where it runs and where to stop along the way.

Where the PPC Discovery Trail runs

PPC Discovery TrailAddo Elephant National Park Main Camp Gate
The PPC Discovery Trail and the roads it joins. Waterholes, hides and viewpoints along it are on the map in the opspoor app. Road data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Waterholes and stops on the PPC Discovery Trail

  • Addo Elephant National Park Main Camp GateMain CampThe Addo Main Camp Gate is the original northern entrance to Addo Elephant National Park, providing access to the Main Camp and the park’s core game-viewing area. Situated off the R342 near the town…100 m off the road
  • Nyati Water Hole Picnic SpotPicnic SpotNyati Waterhole Picnic Spot is situated directly in front of Addo Main Camp, overlooking the waterhole from a secure visitor area. It is the park’s main picnic stop outside the rest camp, allowing…350 m off the road
  • Nyati Water HoleViewpointThe Nyati Water Hole viewpoint overlooks the waterhole directly in front of Addo Main Camp, next to the Nyati picnic spot. It is the closest place to the camp to watch animals come down to drink.400 m off the road
  • Underground HideBird HideThe underground hide at Addo Main Camp overlooks Nyati Waterhole from ground level, so you watch animals come to drink close up and without vehicles around. It is one of the most popular stops in…400 m off the road
  • Nyati WaterholeWaterholeNyati Waterhole is the waterhole directly in front of Addo Main Camp. It is overlooked by the Nyati picnic spot and by the camp's underground hide, which puts you at ground level with animals coming…450 m off the road

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PPC Discovery Trail questions

Where is the PPC Discovery Trail in Addo Elephant National Park?

The PPC Discovery Trail is a 1.5 km gravel road in Addo Elephant National Park.

Are there waterholes or hides on the PPC Discovery Trail?

Yes. Along the PPC Discovery Trail you'll find Nyati Water Hole, Underground Hide and Nyati Waterhole.

Can I use opspoor on the PPC Discovery Trail 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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