Addo Elephant National Park Heldagssafari

We had a great experience with Joel. He is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide and you can tell he loves his job! He knew exactly where to find the animals and we had some special, rare sightings despite the rain and wind, including a brown hyena. We also saw elephants, a cape buffalo herd, zebras, red hartebeest, warthogs, a secretary bird, giant african snails, various birds and antelopes, vervet monkeys and dungbeetles. Joel told us facts about the animals, their behaviour and the environment at the park throughout the tour. The braai was exceptional, all handmade, freshly prepared traditional food and cooked so quickly. Any dietary needs can be accommodated for and Joel made sure we were all comfortable and enjoying ourselves.

An amazing day with a passionate and knowledgeable guide. We saw so much and lunch was superb

What an amazing day in Addo! Joel was a fantastic guide. Very friendly and kowledgeable. We learned a lot about the history of the park, South Africa, and the animals. We were lucky enough to be just two in the car. It was a windy day and Joel provided us with blankets and ponchos to stay warm! We each had a pair of bionoculars. We were lucky to see many elephants (some walking close by the cars and on the road!), warthogs, various antelopes, birds, etc. The traditional African barbecue lunch was absolutely amazing. The description doesn't do it justice. Joels grills the meat on the spot, prepares local staples from scratch, and brings home-made sides based on family recipes. The food was really really good. We were meat-eaters but vegeterian options can be requested in advance.

Great experience, with a really nice guide who pays a lot of attention to you and can tell you a lot about the different animals. We would go on a safari with Joel again anytime.

Joel is the best guide! We loved his enthusiasm and his excitement for wildlife and the local culture.

This was the highlight of our trip. Joel is so knowledgeable and can see all the animals before we do. What an incredible day with so much to see and his open safari truck was perfect for viewing while also offering sun protection. His lunch was out of this world. We were told his wife Norene was the chef but it was so plentiful and so delicious. An amazing braai. This was hands down an incredibly fun and memorable day.

This excursion was truly one of the highlights of our trip! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, and the entire experience felt relaxed and enjoyable. Our guide was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate, which made the tour even more interesting. We learned so much while also having plenty of time to explore and take in the beautiful surroundings. The scenery was absolutely stunning – even better than we expected! Every stop felt unique and gave us the chance to experience the destination in a special way. Despite a bit of rain, we still had a fantastic time. It didn’t take away from the experience at all – if anything, it added a certain charm. Overall, this excursion exceeded our expectations. We would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable and well-organized experience!

It was an amazing experience. Everything was perfect - pickup from the hotel, all shared information about the animals and plants in Addo, the traditional and very tasty Braai, all the fun during the day and for sure all the amazing, breathtaking views and animals. Joel made it an unforgetable day - many thanks for that!

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We had a fantastic day safari with Joel in Addo National Park. Joel’s enthusiasm was infectious, he was incredibly knowledgeable, cooked us a great lunch and ensured we saw loads of animals. Highly recommend!

We had an excellent time Joel and Mr T were brilliant. Saw loads of elephants, Zebra, antelope, warthogs and much more. Lunch was fantastic and we enjoyed the whole day. Back in plenty of time for the cruise ship