Full-day Addo Elephant National Park safari from Gqeberha with expert guide, wildlife sightings, and a traditional South African bush braai lunch
This full-day safari takes you from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) into Addo Elephant National Park, combining a guided game drive with a traditional South African braai lunch enjoyed in the bush. With an experienced local guide leading the way, you'll gain real insight into animal behaviour, tracking, and the ecosystems that make Addo one of South Africa's most diverse parks.
Addo is home to over 650 elephants, alongside lion, buffalo, zebra, kudu, and abundant birdlife, and spans five of South Africa's seven biomes, creating a rich and varied landscape for year-round wildlife viewing in this malaria-free reserve. This small-group tour is also ideal for cruise passengers, with reliable timing, convenient pickup from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), and a stress-free return to port.
Addo is home to more than 650 elephants, alongside lion, buffalo, zebra, kudu, and abundant birdlife, giving you exceptional wildlife viewing year-round on a single guided drive.
Addo spans five of South Africa's seven biomes, so your safari moves through a strikingly varied landscape, from dense thicket to open grassland, all within one game drive.
Midway through the day, stop at a scenic spot inside the park for a freshly prepared South African braai, including flame-grilled meats, roosterbrood, and refreshing beverages.
Departing directly from Port Elizabeth Harbour with reliable timing, this tour is built for cruise passengers who want a full Big Five day with a stress-free return to port.
Total duration is approximately 8–9 hours door-to-door.
Your day begins with pickup from your accommodation or Port Elizabeth Harbour, followed by a scenic drive to Addo Elephant National Park.
Enter the park for a game drive in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with large, adjustable window openings for a 360° game-viewing experience, as your expert guide helps you spot elephants, zebras, and antelope while sharing insight into Addo's animal behaviour and ecosystems.
Mid-morning, pause for tea, coffee, and traditional rusks before continuing the safari.
At midday, stop at a scenic spot within the park for a freshly prepared South African braai, including flame-grilled meats, roosterbrood, and refreshing beverages.
Continue the game drive through different sections of the park, increasing your chances of spotting more wildlife as the day progresses.
After a full day in the bush, relax on the return journey, arriving back in the late afternoon in time for onward plans or cruise departures.
From ZAR 3,200 per person — rates valid 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026.
Small-group guided safari experience. Limited availability – booking recommended.
Wildlife sightings disclaimer: Addo Elephant National Park is home to the Big Five and a diverse array of animals, but, as with any wild reserve, sightings are subject to wildlife's unpredictability and cannot be guaranteed.
Due to the climate of the Eastern Cape, conditions can swing between hot and cold within the same day, regardless of season, so dressing in layers is recommended.
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