Safari d'une journée tout compris à Addo Elephant Park au départ de Port Elizabeth
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Participez à un safari en petit groupe au départ de Port Elizabeth et explorez le parc national Addo Elephant, la troisième plus grande réserve d'Afrique du Sud exempte de paludisme. Voyagez dans un véhicule confortable et climatisé avec un Guide passionné partageant des histoires sur la faune, la conservation et l’histoire du parc. Courez la chance d'apercevoir « les 5 grands » éléphants, lions, antilopes, oiseaux abondants et plus encore, alors que vous roulez le long de routes sinueuses en gravier à travers la brousse, les plaines, les collines, les forêts et les points de vue panoramiques avec une vue imprenable sur les dunes et le littoral. Faites une pause au camp principal pour un déjeuner léger et parcourez le centre d'accueil et la boutique de curiosités avant de retourner au parc pour d'autres rencontres avec la faune. Avec des frais de parc prépayés et un itinéraire soigneusement planifié, ce safari d'une journée complète de 8 heures offre une expérience fluide, immersive et inoubliable, parfaite pour les familles, les amis et les amoureux de la faune.
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Pendant votre voyage, vous passerez devant le magnifique Campanile, un point de repère emblématique à l’entrée de la gare et des quais de Strand Street. Construit pour commémorer l'arrivée des colons britanniques de 1820, cet exemple frappant de l'architecture Italienne se dresse comme un monument autonome, laissant une Impression durable sur le paysage historique de Port Elizabeth.
En poursuivant votre route, vous rencontrerez le remarquable champ de dunes d'Alexandria, l'une des merveilles naturelles de l'Afrique du Sud. Ce vaste système dunaire côtier, le plus vaste et le moins perturbé de l'hémisphère sud, s'étend sur plus de 80 km de long et jusqu'à 5 km de large, couvrant environ 15 800 hectares. Les sables mouvants, façonnés en permanence par le vent, créent un paysage en constante évolution d'horizons illimités et un sentiment unique de solitude. Avec environ 375 000 tonnes cubes de sable déposées chaque année, le champ de dunes d’Alexandria est un spectacle dynamique envoûtant, un exemple immaculé de la beauté côtière de l’Afrique du Sud à ne pas manquer.
Commencez votre safari d'une journée avec un accueil chaleureux de votre Guide Into Tours, avec prise en charge entre 8h30-9h00 et 35 minutes de route jusqu'à la porte Matholweni dans un véhicule confortable et climatisé. Les frais d'entrée et de conservation prépayés vous permettent d'éviter les files d'attente et de maximiser votre temps dans le parc national Addo Elephant. À l'intérieur du parc, profitez d'un safari ludique et éducatif avec un Guide passionné partageant des histoires sur la faune, l'histoire et la conservation. Admirez les Big Five, les éléphants, les lions, les zèbres, les antilopes et une faune aviaire abondante dans des paysages variés, allant de la brousse dense et des plaines ouvertes aux collines vallonnées, aux forêts et aux dunes côtières. Les arrêts fréquents aux points d'eau et aux points de vue offrent d'excellentes possibilités de photos, avec des pauses toilettes incluses. Vers midi, arrêtez-vous au camp principal pour un déjeuner braai traditionnel sud-africain (options végétariennes disponibles) et profitez de temps libre à la boutique de curiosités et au centre d'accueil. Après le déjeuner, continuer à explorer avant de sortir vers le sud et de retourner à Port Elizabeth.
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Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Points de prise en charge : Port Elizabeth, Bluewater Bay ou Colchester, à 8 h 45. - 9h15
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(21)
Great sightings of elephants, zebras, antelopes, warthogs and other animals. Van was comfortable but couldn’t hear our guide - he needed to use his microphone instead of only talking to the passenger in the front. Lunch and shopping was very good!
Hi Linda -thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the great wildlife sightings and that you liked the lunch and shopping stop. We really appreciate your feedback about the guide—we’ll make sure to use the microphone more consistently so everyone can hear clearly on future tours. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable safari soon!
Met our expectations. Plenty of elephants. Vehicle does not allow enough passengers to obtain the best photo experience. Would be better to have an open vehicle. Not enough bathroom breaks. Lunch was fantastic.
Hi James, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted you enjoyed the elephants and that lunch was a highlight. Addo can be explored in all-season weather, and our closed, air-conditioned vehicle ensures a comfortable safari throughout. We appreciate your feedback on restroom stops and will continue improving the experience. Please stay in touch for more wildlife adventures as we do offer the traditional "big 5" open vehicle safaris and other South Africa tours. Best regards, Janina & the Into Tours Team
For us it was kind of complicated to get a overview about the pick up station or the meeting points and the duration of the trip. But as soon as we booked it, the communication was quick und very good. At least our guide Gary (best man!) was a wonderful Tour Guide, gave us lots of very interesting informations and was just very friendly. He tried his absolutly best to create a unforgettable day for us! It was incredible!! Thanks Gary!
Hi Jana, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had an incredible day and that Gary made it so memorable for you. We always aim to make communication easy, and it’s great to know it worked well once you booked. Your feedback means a lot, and we’ll be sure to share your compliments with Gary! Warm regards, Janina & the Into Tours Team
Despite the delay of the cruise ship docking, we were allowed to wait at the port. They contacted us via chat and we were able to reach the waiting area with peace of mind. I don't understand English well enough, but he taught me how to guide slowly and carefully. It was a tour in a light rain, but I was grateful to be able to find and teach so many animals. The Viking steak for lunch was so delicious that I couldn't eat it with a volium of it. The dessert cake was delicious, and the forehand coffee was really delicious. Thank you for the good memories.
シュンスケ様 素敵なレビューをありがとうございます！雨の中や言語の違いがあっても、ツアーを安心して楽しんでいただけたとのこと、とても嬉しく思います。野生動物の観察やランチ、ツアーの細やかな心配りもお楽しみいただけたようで何よりです。アドー象公園での体験が思い出深いものになったと聞き、大変嬉しいです。 心を込めて ジャニナ & Into Toursチーム Hi Shunsuke, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you felt safe and well-guided throughout the tour, even with the rain and language differences. It’s great that you enjoyed the wildlife sightings, the lunch, and all the little details that made your day special. We’re delighted that your visit to Addo Elephant Park became a memorable part of your trip! Warm regards, Janina & the Into Tours Team
Thank you for a wonderful day. We had a perfect guide and driver. The minibus was in perfect condition. The food was good, even for us vegetarians. Addo Elephant Park did not disappoint us. We've seen a lot of animals. Communication with into tours also worked perfectly. 👍👍👍👍👍
Hallo Friedhelm, Vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie einen perfekten Guide und Fahrer hatten, der Minibus und das Essen genossen haben – sogar für vegetarische Optionen – und dass Sie so viele Tiere im Addo Elephant Park sehen konnten. Es ist toll, dass die Kommunikation mit Into Tours reibungslos funktioniert hat. Wir hoffen, diese Erinnerungen bleiben Ihnen lange erhalten! Herzliche Grüße, Janina & das Into Tours Team Hi Friedhelm, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a perfect guide and driver, enjoyed the minibus and the meal—even for vegetarian options—and saw so much wildlife in Addo Elephant Park. It’s great that communication with Into Tours worked smoothly as well. We hope these memories stay with you for a long time! Warm regards, Janina & the Into Tours Team
Overall, the tour was great. But there were a few negatives. Starting off, the connection was very disorganized. We met up right away, but the staff we met up with did not seem to know what to do. At one point we were told to wait in a spot only to be forgotten and we had to search again for someone with our tour company. Apparently some cars were not allowed back to the ship being blocked by security. Eventually that was cleared up. Second issue: We were expecting an open safari type vehicle. Instead we were put in a rented van not made for off road operations. Third issue: The shock absorbers always bottomed out on bumps, and the driver was driving pretty fast. So it was painful on the behind. Fourth problem: Alex, the tour guide, kept turning off the air conditioning, because he did not want us getting cold. But most people had jackets if needed, and in the back, we had no air current when he turned it off. He had an open window giving him plenty of air. So we were always yelling for him to turn it on. Most of the time, he could not hear us. Fifth problem: Our guide Alex knew nothing about birds and he would just drive on even when we had some interesting bird sightings. He seemed interested only in big mammals. But overall, the tour was good because Alex did guide us to elephants, warthogs, zebras, ostriches, meerkats, water buffalo, and antelope species like Kudus, Nyala, Eland and Roan. His commentary about the animals was good and he had good rapport with all the tourists, lots of joking and sharing about his culture. It was a bit informal and unprofessional for me, but others enjoyed it.
The Addo Elephant Park All-Inclusive Day Safari from Port Elizabeth was an absolute blast! I had such a great time seeing all sorts of animals—elephants, birds, zebras, you name it. The pickup was right on time, which I appreciated, and our guide, Gary, was just fantastic. Gary really knew his stuff and was super passionate about the park and its wildlife. He shared all sorts of cool facts about the animals' behaviors and the park itself. It was obvious he loved his job, and his enthusiasm rubbed off on all of us. The best part was definitely getting up close and personal with the animals. We saw so many elephants—it was incredible! And the birds were stunning, too. Plus, spotting zebras roaming around was a real treat. What made the experience even better was Gary's down-to-earth approach. He didn't just give us a bunch of facts; he really helped us connect with the environment and appreciate the beauty of it all. It was a reminder of how important it is to take care of our planet and its inhabitants. Overall, if you're looking for a fun and genuine wildlife adventure, I highly recommend the Addo Elephant Park Day Safari. With efficient pickup, a passionate guide like Gary, and incredible animal sightings, it's an experience you won't soon forget.
Hi Frank, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a memorable day at Addo Elephant Park. Gary will be delighted to hear your kind words—he truly loves sharing his passion for wildlife and the park with our guests. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the close encounters with elephants, zebras, and the birds, and that the safari helped you connect with the environment. We hope the experience left lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for South Africa’s incredible wildlife. We’d love to welcome you back on another Into Tours adventure soon! Warm regards, Janina & the Into Tours Team
What an amazing experience. Into Tours made it easy and convenient to visit this iconic park. Definitely on my list to do again with them!
Hi S, Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience at Addo Elephant Park and that the tour was easy and convenient for you. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure with Into Tours! Warm regards, Janina & the Into Tours Team
Back in Oct, 2023 we signed up for the tour through Into Tours titled Addo Elephant Park Full-day Safari & Shore Excursion from Harbour. It was scheduled for Feb 16, 2023 with a start time of 9 AM with pick-up on the dock for an 8 hour tour. I received a message confirming that we were scheduled. In December I received another message from the provider Janina from Into Tours just thanking us for booking with them. We too were also looking forward to the tour since it was our first time in South Africa. The next communication I received was on Feb. 14. It was a confirmation of our tour. There was no indication that there was a change from our original confirmation. The next morning we were on the dock at 8:45. The provider was not there. I looked at the “what’sapp” application on my phone and saw messages from Janina from that morning saying she tried calling me and and reminding me of the tour. I received a second message saying that the pickup was adjusted to 8:00. Only than did we realize why we missed the tour and that there had been a change made. I looked at the calls on my phone and there were none listed from her. I tried calling the number associated with the confirmation but there was no answer. I’m not sure when the decision was made by Into Tours to change the start time, but sending out a confirmation and not highlighting the change in time is not enough especially when it is the start time of the tour. I've also written the Into Tours requesting a refund. We have also emailed the tour company but still waiting for a response. Star
Dear Sandy Plotecher, Firstly, we would like to emphasize that while we value all feedback, we must reject your review and refund request due to several factors outlined below: Communication Efforts: Into Tours takes pride in our commitment to clear and effective communication. Upon receiving your booking via TripAdvisor/Viator on October 1, 2023, we promptly sent confirmation messages and inquired about your accessibility via WhatsApp for essential tour updates. On February 15, 2024, a reminder message was sent to highlight important information, including the adjusted start time of 8:00 am, considering the scheduled departure of the NCL Dawn at 5:00 pm (required return to cruise liner was 16h00). We made every effort to ensure guests were well-informed about the tour details. Here is what you typed on the booking platform, you were aware of the ships departure at 5:00 pm. Arrival information: Cruise ship: NCL Dawn Disembarkation time: 6:30 - 7:00 am we arrive at 6:00am Boarding time: 3:00 - 4:00pm we sail at 5:00pm Departure date: Feb 16 2024 Reason for Start Time Change: The decision to adjust the start time was made to accommodate the ship's departure schedule and ensure all 40 guests could enjoy the full 8-hour duration of the tour without risking missing their embarkation time. This information was clearly communicated in the subsequent messages: Guest Arrival: Despite our efforts, we acknowledge your absence at the designated pickup location. Our guide, Xolisa, patiently waited for over half an hour, and attempts were made to contact you via WhatsApp and telephone calls. Regrettably, we were unable to reach you, and the tour departed at 8:43 to avoid jeopardizing the return time for other guests (who were starting to become irate after having to wait for you) It is essential to clarify that the purpose of the reminder messages was not to confirm the tour twice but to ensure guests were informed of crucial details, including the adjusted start time. All other guests arrived at the pick-up point on time. Guest Responsibility: We must stress the importance of guests thoroughly reviewing communication messages to avoid misunderstandings. Your acknowledgment of the tour duration and the mention of the start time in the messages should have alerted you to the adjusted schedule. Resolution: We regret any inconvenience caused and assure you that every effort was made to accommodate guests. However, given the circumstances and our adherence to the tour schedule, we cannot accept your request for a refund. In conclusion, we believe our communication efforts were comprehensive and aligned with industry standards. We urge you to reconsider your review and refrain from making unfounded accusations against our reputable company.
We really saw a lot of elephants with family and babies. The tour was indicated to see the big 5 but you practically see only elephants. Good we had another safari at Richard's bay where we saw the rest. But for elephants at the top.
