These tour took place in the Addo Elephant National Park
keep in mind that sightings are not guaranteed
possible animals are
Elephants
Buffalo
Lions
and lots of other species
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 12–65)
$210
Child (ages 3–11)
$70
Infant (ages 0–2)
Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
BIG 5 TOUR
What's included
Included
Hotel drop-off
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Not included
Food and drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
Location Name: Port Elisabeth/addo
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
9 reviews
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How it compares in Port Elizabeth
No. 39 by number of reviews among 165 tours in Port Elizabeth
Excurgo comparison of 165 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant meals not included
Infant meals not included
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Big 5 Tour from Port Elizabeth take?
Big 5 Tour from Port Elizabeth lasts about 4–9 hours.
How much does Big 5 Tour from Port Elizabeth cost?
Prices start at $210 per person for this Port Elizabeth experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Big 5 Tour from Port Elizabeth run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Big 5 Tour from Port Elizabeth cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $70, adults from $210. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Big 5 Tour from Port Elizabeth for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Location Name: Port Elisabeth/addo
What languages is Big 5 Tour from Port Elizabeth offered in?
The experience is available in EN, NL.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 22 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infant meals not included Infant meals not included
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Big 5 Tour from Port Elizabeth worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Namat Tours.
Reviews(9)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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thomalla
March 18, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
The biggest disappointment of our South African holiday!
This safari through Addo Elephant National Park, booked months earlier and discussed with the organizer in advance, was to be the highlight of our cruise.
Only about a day before the start we were informed by the booking platform that Nama Tours had cancelled the tour. We did not receive a personal message. When asked by Jonathan, he wrote to us that the company had financial problems, but he would still try to do the tour anyway. He begged for patience, but we never heard from him again.
Although we received our payment back from the booking platform, this of course does not compensate in any way for the lost experience and stress or even the communication costs to find a solution at night on the ocean.
Therefore, we can currently be contacted before the provider "Nama Tours (pty) ltd" or "Nama Tours tours" in South Africa only warn.
Operator response
Hi
I'm sorry to hear about this
First you did not book via this platform
We have a right to cancel a tour in advance as we did in order to give you a chance to book with someone else
We try to find alternative company to take over from us but they were all more expensive then us
I
Inselhopser711
January 20, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
The guide was overwhelmed with his task
The park was beautiful to look at. Animals allowed beautiful souvenir photos. The snacks and drinks listed in the program - misrepresentation. The guide has drinks and snacks for himself.
Lions unfortunately not seen. But many other animals in the extensive park. Was thus still a pleasant tour
Operator response
Hi
Vielen Dank für die Bewertung. Wir freuen uns zu hören, dass es angenehm war
Können Sie bitte das Datum angeben, um zu sehen, warum es seitdem keine Snacks und Getränke mehr gab?
Auf unseren Touren gibt es immer Getränke und Snacks
J
Joann_S
December 14, 2024 · via Viator
Jonathon was fantastic...
Jonathon was fantastic and I would recommend him highly. He always answered my question promptly when I communicated with him before the trip. He was prompt on time waiting for us at the cruise ship dock.
Before going into the park we stopped and got drinks and food for lunch and he picked up that tab. Once in the Addo park he never rushed us and has an eye for spotting the animals. We saw many Elephants, zebras, Kudu’s, a lion and warthogs.
He had us back to the ship on time as promised by him!
I can’t say enough nice things about Jonathon not knowing what to expect he was a 5 star!!
Operator response
Thank you very much I'm very happy to hear this our aim is to give you the most memorable experience
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Curiosity03948930359
November 25, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Top tier
We highly recommend Namatours. Their customer service is second to none.
The guided tour was outstanding, exceeding our expectations.
We were completely impressed with their professionalism and care for us all. Thank you to Jonathan, our driver guide. We really appreciate your hard work and effort giving us insight about the animals and the conservation itself. May you go from strength to strength.
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Go07394687429
November 25, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Nama Tours 👌
Once again, many thanks for making such a trip possible. The organisation, the effectiveness, the planning and on top the driver you Jonathan were just perfect. We felt so comfortable although being so far and deep in the wild. Everything worked out in time and perfectly; the driver never had to look long for the animals as he knows where and at what time to go there. We felt very safe and were treated like royals or VIPs. The car was very clean, washed and the fresh water that was placed under our seats was very much appreciated from our side. We will definitely recommend your Nama Tours as well as you our driver to our friends who are also planning trips to Addo and surroundings.
Once more, many thanks for all of the above mentioned but also for the gifts and the perfect service at the arrival point.
Kind regards
From a very happy April family.
S
sheilafifa
September 22, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Perfect Game Drive
We did a half day tou in Addo last August and could not be more happy!! Tour was spectacular!! We saw ostriches, elephants (so close ypou can almost touch them!!), impalas, kudo, bit the highlight was the LION!!!!
You cannot even begin to describe the emotions you feel when you see these animals in the wild, roaming free in such a great place.
We thank Jonathan for being a great guide and not give up until he found this majestic creature.
We highly recommend this tour.
J
Jane K
April 19, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Jonathan is the best tour guide!
We did a sunset (17:00) and sunrise (6:00) tour at Addo, and Jonathan was our guide for both... we saw two "brother" lions on both of those tours, as well as 40-50 elephants at a watering hole, many Pumbas (worthogs), zebras, kudus, and other deer, as well as a hyena, and water buffalo. Jonathan is hilarious... he's very knowledgable about the animals, and is honestly the best guide. I would highly recommend taking this tour!
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