Small town with big things

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Story by Anele Zikali

Blessed with a unique environment that has weather that allows nature to boom, alluring eyes to see mother nature in close view, bringing what you see on TV to reality, Addo and Kirkwood in Eastern Cape, South Africa offers what others cannot. 

A small town with big things

Addo Elephant Park is one of the most popular safari drive tours that are loved by group visitations from work teams to family, friends and trips. One thing that is guaranteed is that visitors get a perfect view of the elephants. 

The exciting part of the trip is that people can get close to the elephants that appear in their normal behavior. They are seen in their natural environment living their normal life. Trips are usually booked around the time when they go for drinking in the nearby dam. 

What you see on TV on those animal planets and safari shows looks the same in real life. You are allowed to see the elephants at close range. They walk, eat, drink, play and sleep together. 

Elephants walk in groups, a close-knit family that is inseparable. Looking out for each other, protection and loyalty are the order of the day.  The family design of the elephants makes a conducive environment for children to visit the park too. 

Land of juicy oranges and naartjie 

Once again Addo and Kirkwood town prove to be a small town with big things when it comes to citrus fruit in South Africa. It leading iin production and at the top even in the continent. 

Eastern Cape is the biggest citrus producer in South Africa and this town is one of the biggest producers of the fruit. The land is fertile when it comes to oranges and naartjies fruit such that many farmers are settled in the area and export their produce to overseas countries. 

The area is known for its farm environment, which gives the rural economy a boost and recognition. Many people are farm workers and others are in the tourism sector. With the government improving accountability and other entities, the working conditions are fairly improving for such jobs. 

Tourists flock in numbers to Addo and Kirkwood towns to see this farm area. Accommodation is available with several guest houses and hotels that are ready to keep the visitors safe and have a good stay in the farmlands. 


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