Addo Elephant National Park Full Day Safari
Description
- Probably your best chance of viewing a lot of elephants at close range in their natural habitat. - A great opportunity to spot members of the Big 5 in their natural environment. - Visit the 3rd largest national park in South Africa. - Look out for lions, hyenas, antelopes, zebras, notoriously dangerous Cape buffaloes, black rhinoceros and many more. - An opportunity to learn about African wildlife through interpretations by our highly experienced Nature Guides. - For the time conscious, this is your best chance to experience the wild side of Africa in one day. - A great opportunity to experience South African cuisine through the traditional Braai (BBQ) freshly prepared by you guide whilst you refresh with local beverages, wines & beers. - Witness nature as it occurs natural with minimal human interference like natural ground water provision. - An awesome opportunity to test your photography skills at any level, all welcome. - Seat back, have your camera ready, relax and enjoy!
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Itinerary
Addo Elephant National Park, the third-largest national park in South Africa, has expanded to conserve a wide range of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna and flora. The Full Day Addo Park Safari Tour is a very popular safari option and guests enjoy the whole of the Addo Elephant National Park at a leisurely pace, whilst searching for perfect Big 5 photograph opportunities. The tour includes, tea, coffee, refreshments and a traditional South African Braai (BBQ) lunch, accompanied by local beverages. The Addo Elephant National Park is home to more than 600 elephants and a large number of other indigenous animals including the endangered black rhino, as well as the unique Addo flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo. All our Game Drives are carried out by knowledgeable FGASA, Basic First Aid qualified guides who are registered with the Department of Tourism, South African National Park and accredited by Addo Elephant National Park.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer complimentary door to door pick up and return service, in selected areas. Please let us know your accommodation establishment and we will let you know if it falls within our pickup zone. Should you be staying outside our pick up zones we suggest you meet us at the Matyholweni Gate entrance/reception to the Addo Elephant National Park's Colchester Section. Additional pick up points are: - PORT ELIZABETH HARBOUR, IF GUESTS ARE TRAVELING ON A CRUISE SHIP. THE START AND FINISHING TIME IS FLEXIBLE TO SUIT GUEST DISEMBARKATION AND BOARDING TIME. - All accommodation establishment types within our Hotel Pick Up areas. - Matyholweni Addo Elephant National Park's South gate entrance.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(131)
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!
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
I went on another safari tour in May this year, and I heard that an acquaintance of mine had gone here and that the all-day course barbecue was good, so I went in August. It is true that forty-five has been a very fulfilling story, and I am impressed by the care and service of the guides who have been in charge of us. Thank you for all the fun experiences and memories. I think people who are going on safari for the first time will be particularly satisfied. Please go there.
