There are two circular trails, the longer Doringnek trail (14km) and the shorter Cycad trail (2km).
Ask for a map or take a photo of the map on the wall at the trails office.

The trail is typically walked in an anticlockwise direction, which means the hike ends at 5 km on an exposed hillside with no shade. Even in winter, the midday temperature at Addo can skyrocket. We like to hike it clockwise, so in the cold morning we are in the warm sunlight up on the ridge and by the heat of midday we are under the cool cover of the forest.

There are two pools along the route. Otto’s Pool is great for a snack stop, as there are benches and large shady trees. It’s a little tricky to access the water for swimming here, though.

Then there is Blougat, which is a small pool with a mountain stream tumbling into it. What makes it so special is the ice blue colour of the water. This is due to the high mineral content of the water, which reflects the sky. If the sky is clear, the water is an icy blue. If the sky is overcast, the water is cloudy white. It’s a great swimming spot.