Electricity outage at Colchester: Matyholweni Gate visitors directed to pay conservation fees at Addo Main Camp!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that travellers making use of Matyholweni Gate to enter Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa's Eastern Cape today (28 January 2025) will be directed to pay their conservation fees at Addo Main Camp before exiting the National Park due to an electricity outage affecting the town of Colchester. 

Matyholweni Gate serves as the southern entrance to Addo Elephant National Park, located near Colchester at the Sundays River Mouth. This gate is approximately 3 kilometers from the N2 highway, making it the most accessible entry point for visitors traveling from Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). Nearby Colchester offers amenities such as shops, restaurants, ATMs, and a fuel station.