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A new chapter for Addo’s elephants

South African National Parks has translocated 42 elephants to a newly secured section of the Addo Elephant National Park

South African National Parks has translocated 42 elephants to a newly secured section of the Addo Elephant National Park in a bid to re-establish ancient elephant corridors and improve biodiversity.

After meticulous planning by a team of expert conservationists, wildlife veterinarians and logistics specialists, the elephants were moved from Addo’s Main Camp section to the Kabouga section over a period of three days from May 12-15. The Global Humane Conservation Fund of Africa provided much-needed support.

The Kabouga section, approximately 50km from the Main Camp, offers a restored habitat where elephants can re-establish their ecological roles. After the installation of electric fencing on the boundaries in early 2025, the reintroduction of elephants is central to a broader conservation vision of repairing degraded ecosystems through species-led restoration.

“Translocation between sections of the park have been successfully carried out over many years based on the need to expand their range and to restore original ancient elephant corridors. Looking forward, the consolidation of the neighbouring Kabouga and Darlington sections of the park is planned,” said Roland Januarie, Manager of Addo Elephant National Park.

Addo and the Global Humane Society shared a video with a detailed explanation of the translocation process, watch it here

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