1-Day Addo Elephant National Park Safari with Expert Wildlife Tracking
About This Tour
Experience a full day of guided exploration through Addo Elephant National Park as you journey across diverse habitats in search of elephants, lions, buffalo, a...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Port Elizabeth, Addo Elephant Park · Languages: English
Know before you go: Use of binoculars is shared or provided per person, depending on the operator.
About Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth
Beachfront promenades and yacht jetties soak up the year-round sun in Port Elizabeth, while windsurfers and beach lovers get local guides to reveal the best sand stretches that ring the coast of the Eastern Cape.
What's Included
- Return transfers from accommodation in Gqeberha or Port Elizabeth
- Full-day guided safari in a closed vehicle
- Professional, qualified nature guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Bottled water on board
- Lunch at the rest camp or as a packed meal, depending on the package
- Wildlife tracking and interpretation throughout the day
- Unlimited stops for photos and wildlife viewing
Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Additional snacks or drinks not listed in the inclusions
- Personal purchases such as souvenirs or curios
- Optional guided sunset or night drives offered by the park
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities for your guide
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Full-Day Guided Safari in Addo Elephant National Park
08:00 - Pick-up and transfer to Addo: Your guide collects you from your accommodation in Gqeberha or Port Elizabeth and provides a briefing during the scenic drive to the park. 09:00 - Park entry and start of morning safari: Enter Addo through the main gate and begin your guided safari in a closed game-viewing vehicle, with excellent chances to spot elephants, lions, and buffalo. 09:30 - Mid-morning game drive: Explore key wildlife hotspots such as Hapoor Dam, Gorah Loop, and Harveys Loop while your guide tracks fresh movements. 13:00 - Lunch break: Enjoy lunch at the Main Rest Camp, with time to visit the curio shop or interpretive centre. 14:00 - Afternoon safari: Continue through diverse habitats, with opportunities to see elephants cooling off, grazing herds, and rare species such as the flightless dung beetle. 15:00 - Final wildlife viewing: Track late-afternoon animal activity as temperatures drop and sightings increase. 16:00 - Exit park and return transfer: Depart Addo and begin a relaxed drive back to the city. 17:00 - Drop-off: Arrive at your accommodation with unforgettable safari memories.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Gqeberha, South Africa · Tour start: Gqeberha, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.