Addo Elephant National Park: Bedrogfontein 4x4 trail closed until further notice! [update #2]

update (15 May 2024): The Bedrogfontein 4x4 trail in Addo Elephant National Park was recently re-opened.

update (21 February 2024): According to SANParks, the Bedrogfontein 4x4 trail in Addo Elephant National Park is still closed

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Bedrogfontein 4x4 trail in Addo Elephant National Park will be closed for a considerable period going forward. A section of the trail washed away during the last rains and will take some time to be repaired. SANParks further announced that bookings for both the Mvubu camp site and Kabouga Cottage, the two accommodation options along the Bedrogfontein 4x4 trail, are also closed until further notice. We'll keep you posted!
The Bedrogfontein 4x4 trail is located between the Kabouga and Darlington areas of Addo Elephant National Park. The trail travels through a variety of vegetation types, from riverine thicket, to afromontane forest, to fynbos on the peaks and into the arid nama-karoo of the Darlington area. The route, which is only suitable for vehicles with 4x4 and low range facilities, is self-driven and can only be driven as a one-way, starting from Kabouga and ending at Darlington. Kabouga is situated about 40 km (one hour's drive) from Addo Elephant National Park' main entrance, near the town of Kirkwood. Darlington is situated about 150 km (two hour's drive) from the main park entrance. The Bedrogfontein 4x4 trail has a length of 45km and is graded 2-3. It can be easily traveled within six hours. Accommodation is available at the Mvubu campsite or at the Kabouga Cottage - both on the Kabouga side of the trail.