Addo Elephant National Park and Giraffe Walk Tracking Safari
Description
This one of a kind tour let's you experience the world famous Addo Elephant Park which has one of the most densest Elephant populations in the world in a guided game drive safari and enjoy a safari on foot at a Private Game Reserve after Addo Elephant Park, in this way you get the best of both worlds. There really is little to beat the excitement and experience of being on foot in the African bush, walking along game paths in the footsteps of wildlife and getting up close to one most iconic of all African animals, the giraffe. It is undoubtedly an experience that will create an lasting memories as a highlight of your safari adventure. While game viewing from a vehicle is a standard activity on safari trips, being allowed and able to safely walk in big game country adds a different dimension to an African safari. It is a rare opportunity not widely available. Cruiseliner guests welcome, if the ship is running late we will wait for guests to dissembark.
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Itinerary
Enjoy a Guided Game Drive Home in Addo Elephant National Park. Home to the Big 5:Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Rhino and Leopard. Addo Elephant Park(Malaria-free) is the third largest National Park in South Africa 176 000 hectares. Home to plus minus 800 Elephants, anthelope and lots more.
For Lunch we will stop at the famous Nanaga farm stall for a rosterkoek or homemade pie and a drink of your choice (homemade pineapple juice is great) and try out some biltong.
Visit a private Game Reserve in the area and walk with Giants during a Giraffe Walk Tracking Safari.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Traveler pick up is offered The tour does include a pick up from any location in Port Elizabeth, Bluewater Bay, Colchester, The Matyholweni Gate of the Addo Elephant Park, the town of Addo and the Addo Elephant Park Main Camp. Please specify your accommodation at the time making the reservation. One of our staff members will contact you the day before your tour to confirm the exact pick up time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(15)
Brilliant shore experience from cruise ship. Easy meet up at port entrance. Our guide went the extra mile to show us all over Addo elephant park by car. The elephant walk was in a beautiful private reserve and we were taken around in a classic safari land cruiser by a specialist park guide. Met all our expectations and more.
The guide was fantastic, great tour put together, has responded to all wishes directly. An unbeatable price/performance ratio...
Guide was terrific. But do NOT do this tour if you have been to Kruger. Walking with the giraffes was a waste of money. they drive you round to find the animals then you get out and stand a long way from them. Not walking with them. Elephants could only be found at the water hole. Overall not worth the money.
We were in a group of 4 guests together with our guide. The car was good with big windows and he had cold beverage and snacks for free. He was a charasmatic guide and he tried his best to find us elephants and other animals. We were able to get some great pictures, but there were only a few elephants present at that day. So no groups of elephants for us to see. The Giraffe walk afterwards was different than we expacted. First you go on a nice 4x4 truck and you have a great offroad experience. Than you look out for giraffes and follow them as good as possible through the bushes. The land has a thick bush density, so hard to reach the animals. We expected more giraffe interaction and left this place a bit disapointed. All in all we recommend this tour, but keep you expectations real and be aware that this is not a petting zoo. :-) enjoy
It was very well organized. We had a driver with a car to ourselves. He was very friendly and explained a lot to us. Lunch could have been better. The Giraf walk didn't start until 3:30. We were unlucky: virtually no elephants and hardly any other animals (because of the weather). The giraffes have compensated us.
This combination is a great experience. The Giraffe Walk was beautiful. Being so close to the animals is a unique experience. Our guide Carlin was perfect He provided us with information , drinks, food etc. You can't get better! He took us 5 hours through Addo Park and told us a lot about the animals and nature.
A great experience with our guide Stephard Were first in the giraffe park. On the way out, we already saw a pair of lions. We were able to get to the giraffe within a few meters on foot, what imposing animals. Then lunch with the guide with delicious lambcurry👍 Afterwards to Addo Elephant Park I saw three of the big five. Lions, elephants and water buffalo, and many smaller animals such as warthogs Kudus etc. Even if our English is not quite as good, the guide was able to explain everything well to us and it was a great day with Stephard. Thank you. When we are back in South Africa gladly again
Fantastic day out to see two parks in one day ! Driver Andy and guide Harry where both fantastic , great well worth the dollars and time :)
An absolutely amazing day, fantastic memories and photos of so many wonderful animals and birds Addo Elephant Park. Walking with Giants was a particularly special experience. A big thank you to our Guide Harry and driver Andy, to Wayne and Julian at Bellevue Forest for sharing their Giraffes and knowledge.
What an experience. Coming 10m away from a giraffe. During lunch we were introduced to a typical South African sandwich. And Stafford our guide was very pleasant company, did everything to make it to our liking. Also has a lot to tell us about South Africa. All in all highly recommended.
