Wildlife Safaris in Port Elizabeth: 11 Worth Flying For

1.Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · from $147Our pick

Spend about nine hours exploring Addo Elephant National Park from Port Elizabeth in an air-conditioned 4x4. Your guide may be John, Sidwell, Wanele, Allen, or another Afroventures team member. Expect close elephant sightings, lions, buffalo, zebras, lunch, hotel pickup, and a small-group setting, but no guarantee of seeing every major species.

“We had a wonderfull day with our guide. Stafford was friendly and looked after us. We saw a lot of Elephants and other animals. We learned a lot about the animals who live in the park”

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2.Addo Elephant Full Day Safari with a Traditional South African Braai (BBQ) Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $172

Start with pickup in Port Elizabeth or Colchester, then spend a full day in Addo Elephant National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. A guide such as Steve, Stephen, Siya, or Eddie looks for elephants, lion, rhino, buffalo, zebra, and antelope. Lunch is a cooked South African braai with drinks, and groups are limited to nine.

“We had a wonderful day at the Addo Elephant Park. It was way more that our expectations. Our guide Stephen was amazing, we could not have a better guide than him. He was friendly, funny and answered all our questions. He also gave us a lots information on all the animals that we saw that day. I definitely recommend this activity at 110%.”

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3.Addo Elephant National Park Full Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $169

Spend about nine hours exploring Addo Elephant National Park from Port Elizabeth with African Sightings Adventure Tours & Safaris. Guides such as Joel, Allan, and Stafford lead the drive, help spot wildlife, and prepare a traditional braai with vegetarian and vegan choices. Transfers, park fees, drinks, tea, coffee, and shared binoculars are included.

“Joel and Loreen were wonderful hosts and they are fantastic tour operators. They waited for us at the cruise terminal and did not leave until all registered guests arrived. Or tour guide, Stafford, was very friendly, knowledgeable, entertaining and really cared about making sure his guests were treated well and gained the best experience possible. The park itself was huge and Stafford and our driver did their best to spot as many animals as we could. This is a national park, not a private reserve, so the experience is more authentic although more difficult to see some of the big 5. No matter because even though we didn’t see lions…”

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4.Schotia Safaris: Best Wildlife Encounters in Port Elizabeth

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 89 reviews · 6 hours · from $227

Leave Port Elizabeth by small-group vehicle and spend four hours exploring Schotia Private Game Reserve in an open 4x4. An English-speaking local guide leads the drive, looking for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. Transport, water, snacks, reserve entry, and port pickup are included.

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5.Addo Elephant Park:Safari Tour meet Big 5 to be satisfied

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 6 hours · from $221

Meet Otto of OTTOURS at the Port Elizabeth harbour, then ride to Addo Elephant Park for a six-hour search for elephants, buffalo, zebras, antelope, and other wildlife. Your day includes transport, entry fees, refreshments, and a picnic or braai-style lunch. The tour uses a bus rather than an open safari vehicle.

“Otto hat hat sich super um uns gekümmert und versucht alle Tiere für uns zu sichten. Das Picnic war auch hervorragend. Alles in Allm empfehlenswert.”

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6.Addo Elephant Park Shore Excursion & Safari

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 72 reviews · 8 hours · from $159

Spend eight hours traveling from Port Elizabeth to Addo Elephant National Park, with guided wildlife drives, lunch at Jack’s Picnic Site, park fees, snacks, and air-conditioned transport included. You may see elephants, lions, zebras, warthogs, hyenas, buffalo, and black rhino. Pickup is offered from the harbor, airport, hotels, Colchester, Bluewater Bay, and Addo.

“Overall, a very nice excursion. We saw many elephants, zebras, warthogs, and even a buffalo. During the lunch break, we enjoyed a shared meal with freshly grilled food, which was great. However, our guide didn’t provide much explanation, and we drove through the park in a closed van, which slightly diminished the safari experience. Still, a worthwhile trip for wildlife enthusiasts.”

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7.Addo Elephant Park and Giraffe Walk Full Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 7 hours · from $211

Join Zasendle Adventures for a seven-hour Addo safari from Port Elizabeth or Colchester. Guides such as Ruag, Tony, and Alan McWilliam lead wildlife viewing in a comfortable vehicle, serve a traditional braai lunch, then take you on foot to track giraffes at a private reserve. Pickup is around 08:00 to 08:30.

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8.4×4 Wildlife Safari & City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 7 hours · from $199

See Port Elizabeth with an English-speaking guide, including Wezandla craft shopping, Donkin Reserve, Cape Recife Lighthouse, SANCCOB penguins, wine tasting, and a two-hour open-vehicle safari. Guides such as Nina and Shaheedah have helped keep cruise schedules on track, even after delayed disembarkation.

“Nina made our day, everything was so perfect. We saw the Hotspots of Port Elizabeth, Had an exiting Safari, nice wines to try, and the beautyful Beach at the Lighthouse. We had so many awesome impressions and a lot of fun.”

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9.Addo Elephant Full Day Safari / Shore Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $152

You’ll spend six hours on guided game drives in Addo Elephant National Park, split by a 1.5-hour lunch stop at a local restaurant. Pickup is available around Gqeberha, Addo, Paterson, and Colchester. The tour includes park entry, an English-speaking local guide, drinks, snacks, and return transport. Lunch costs extra.

“Alles in Allem war es ein schöner Park mit tollen Tieren. Der Guide war auch super & konnte viel erzählen. Leider kamen wir etwas spät im Park an (erst um 10 Uhr vormittags). Das Auto hatte leider nur kleine Fenster zum raus schauen, weshalb es für die Safari etwas ungeeignet war.”

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10.: Addo Elephant National Park Safari Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $152

From Port Elizabeth, you’ll spend four hours exploring Addo Elephant National Park with an English-speaking guide. Expect antelope, elephants, and buffalo to be the most likely sightings, while lions and rhinos are less certain. Guides such as Shabs, Spacial, and Simon have led recent outings, with snacks and drinks included.

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11.Addo Elephant Park and Giraffe Walk Private Full Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 hours · from $280

Spend seven hours with a private guide in Addo Elephant National Park, watching elephants, buffalo, antelope, and possibly other Big Five animals before a South African braai lunch. Then walk on foot near giraffes at a nearby private reserve. Pickup is available from Addo, Colchester, and Port Elizabeth.

“Es war die perfekte Safari. WhatsApp Nachricht am Morgen für den Treffpunkt. Danach individuelle Fahrt durch den Addo Elephant Park mit Sichtung vieler Tiere. Gutes Mittagessen im Park. Dann der Höhepunkt mit der Wanderung zu den Giraffen. Eine Stunde nach Abschluss der Safari bekamen wir dann noch viele schöne Fotos per WhatsApp von unserem hervorragenden Guide von Zasendle Adventures zugeschickt. Danke für den tollen Tag!!!!”

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