Addo Elephant Park Day Safari: Engaging Exploration of South Africa's Third-Largest National Park
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15 Ratings
Sarah Baartman District Municipality
Embark on an engaging day safari in Addo Elephant Park, South Africa's third-largest National Park. Encounter the 'Big Five' up close, learn about conservation efforts, and enjoy a South African picnic in nature.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Campanile - Campanile Drive-By\n\nWhile on your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to pass by the magnificent Campanile. This imposing structure marks the gateway to the railway station and docks on Strand Street. Impossible to overlook, the Campanile is a living testament to the region’s rich history.\n\nErected to commemorate the arrival of the 1820 British Settlers in Port Elizabeth, who landed at Strand Street, the Campanile is a striking example of Italian architecture. Its free-standing design adds to its grandeur and leaves an indelible mark on the landscape.
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Admission fee to Addo Elephant National Park covered
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore Addo Elephant Park, South Africa’s third-largest National Park, rich in conservation history. Established in 1931 with a mission to protect just 11 elephants, it now boasts over 600 elephants and the ‘Big Five.’

Our expert-guided tour ensures an educational and engaging experience. With morning and afternoon game drives, you have the best chance of encountering the park’s wonders. A guided game drive leads you through captivating landscapes, allowing you to encounter the ‘Big Five’ up close in the safety of a closed vehicle.

During your tour, we pause at the main camp to visit the curio shop and information centre. You’ll also enjoy a stop at a picnic site, where you can relish a South African picnic in nature.

Your experienced guide provides invaluable insights into the reserve’s remarkable flora and fauna, deepening your appreciation of the area’s biodiversity and ongoing conservation efforts. The adventure concludes with a late afternoon drop-off.

Location
Addo Elephant National Park - South Gate - Mathyolweni Gate
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Frank_m
Apr 11, 2024
Perfect excursion for cruise ship passangers! - 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.
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Sightseer56700715412
Mar 20, 2024
Amazing Experience - 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!
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U1426htmartinb
Feb 6, 2024
Great organisation fun and informative - We travelled from the cruise ship but were late into port due to fog. The company emailed to say they were aware of the problem and said not to panic and they would wait for us. They did and immediately set off they also sent good directions on where to meet them off the ship. The trip was great but due to the heat we only got to see elephants. Got is back to the ship in plenty of time. If we were doing it again the half day would be the one to choose. Eight hours in a van is a long time.
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Tracey_a
Feb 2, 2024
If you love elephants you will love this tour - Gary was an amazing tour guide and obviously loved his role and made the experience an unforgettable day. Very easy and efficient pick up from cruise terminal despite our late docking in the morning. Thank you Gary and keep up your great work you are an asset to your company!
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Bluemacc
Jan 30, 2024
Fantastic tour - We were picked up from the cruise port by Gary, who was so friendly. En route to Addo he gave us an insight to the many points of interest we went past. In Addo, he was fabulous, he knew everything there was to know about the wildlife there. His knowledge was amazing - he knew just where to go to get the best possible views. We had a lovely complimentary lunch, after which we continued the safari. We have no hesitation in recommending Into Tours in Port Elizabeth.
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Jason_e
Jan 29, 2024
Animals Galore, Driver Fantastic, Wonderful Experience! - Emanuel was a fantastic driver. He saw everything that we didn't even know to look for! The animals were out an about. Even the Dung Beetle put on a show for us. We saw Rhinos, Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Water Buffalo, Hippos and a Lion! Great adventure, well worth the money! Even lunch was delicious!
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Stephen_d
Jan 25, 2024
Great safari experience - Great experience with a friendly and knowledgeable guide (Gary) saw lots of animals up close and personal!
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Adventure59100566820
Nov 11, 2023
Addo Elephant National Park Full Day Tour - We had a wonderful experience with Nina in the Addo Elephant National Park! We booked a full day tour, which we would definitely recommend in order to have several sightings. Nina was a perfect guide, very attentive, kind and provided so much information. We learned about the park, its flora and fauna and even about South Africa and its history. She prepared a lovely picnic for us to enjoy at lunch. A big plus was the very comfortable vehicle with AC. It was a great pleasure to spend the day with Into Tours and we can absolutely recommend it!
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Liviosteindler
Feb 14, 2024
Many elephants and groups in their enviroment - 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.
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462appletree
Mar 18, 2024
Missed tour due to bad communication - 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
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