FROM PORT ELIZABETH

We do not recommend the R335 close to Port Elizabeth, as it  passes through a large township with a high crime rate, poor street lighting and lots of pot holes.

We suggest the route below, which, although it is a bit longer, is a much better road, more scenic, and takes only 20min extra.

Take the N2 north. About 50km from the airport, take the N10 towards Cradock and Paterson. At Paterson, turn left onto the R342. This will take you past the Main Camp of Addo. Continue for a further 12km and turn left at the Railway crossing, onto the Rosedale Road.

If you are driving early, and you want to do some extra game viewing, we suggest entering into the Addo Park through the southern entrance at Colchester. Drive through the Park, and exit through the main camp. At the R342 turn left.

The shortest road from the Garden Route is to take the R334 offramp at van Stadens.Go through Uitenhage (Kariega) and take the R75 north.After about 8km, turn right on to the gravel road, and drive for 15km till you reach the R335 close to Addo. This gravel road is a bit bumpy, but is OK if you take it slowly.  Turn left onto the R335, drive 15km. Pass through Addo village, and Rosedale is 800m past Addo village. Turn right at the railway crossing onto the Rosedale road.  

FROM PATERSON (ON THE N10)

Take the R342 towards Addo. This turns into the R335 beyond the Addo Elephant Park Main Camp turnoff. Proceed for 11km on the R335 beyond the Addo Park turnoff and turn left before the railway crossing.

FROM GRAHAMSTOWN AND PORT ALFRED

At the Ncanara junction, take the N10 towards ‘Cradock’. Continue for about 30km until you reach Paterson. At Paterson, turn onto the R342, and proceed as above.  Similarly, from Grahamstown/Port Alfred.

33° 32’ 30.55" S
25° 41’ 40.73" E

Closest Airport:

Port Elizabeth Airport - 60km