Get picked up from your hotel in Port Elizabeth, Bluewater Bay, or Colchester. Spend a full day exploring the third largest National Park in South Africa with an expert local guide. The original elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven elephants remained in the area.  Today you can see a variety of predators, antelope, zebra species, endangered black rhino as well as the unique Addo flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo.  The park is also the only one in the world to conserve the “Big 7” – the Big 5 as well as the southern right whale and great white shark off the Algoa Bay coast.  An excursion to the Addo Elephant park is a must when visiting this unique area.

Experience a half-day guided Addo Elephant National Park safari and have the best chance of seeing all the park has to offer. Not only do the guides have trained eyes for spotting and identifying wildlife but they have expert knowledge regarding vegetation and local history, culture, and stories too. During the tour, you'll be taken to the highlighted areas of the northern section of Addo National Park Main Camp. Your guide will help you capture your Addo memories from up close and at the right angles, and they are always on the lookout for the perfect shot. Tours are conducted in custom-designed Toyota Land Cruiser Safari Vehicles, which are spacious, comfortable touring vehicles featuring high ground clearance and large retractable windows.

Day 1: Route 62 (travel about 400 km) Start with a morning pickup from Cape Town and Stellenbosch. Travel along Route 62, the longest wine route in the world, with a wine-tasting stop (non-alcoholic tasting available too) before reaching Oudtshoorn by late afternoon. For a close encounter with Mother Nature, opt in to join elephant guides on an Elephant Observation Nature Walk (at extra cost) and follow 3 lovable rescued elephants in their natural Cango Valley bush veld habitat. Overnight at Uthando Backpackers (dorm or saver package) or 88 van Rheede Guesthouse (3* comfort package) or Buffelsdrift Lodge (4* deluxe package). Day 2: Oudtshoorn (travel about 400 km excluding safari drives) Visit a working ostrich farm and see the largest flightless birds in the world. Next, head to the mountains to go deep underground in the illuminated wonder world of the Cango Caves, exploring vast halls filled with ancient stalactites before traveling onward to the Addo region. Overnight at Avaco Cabins (dorm or saver package) or Gerald's Gift (comfort package) or Addo Wildlife lodge (deluxe package). Day 3: Addo, Jeffreys Bay (travel about 200 km) An early morning start allows the best option to spot wildlife as the bush awakes in Addo Elephant National Park, the 3rd largest national park in South Africa. Join the park's optional 4x4 game drive or simply take the included 2-hour safari bus drive. Along with. your guide, search for some of the big five, which includes elephants, buffalos, lions, leopards, and rhinos. Spend your afternoon relaxing with free time at Jeffreys Bay's Beach. Choose between surfing, beach horseback riding, or sand boarding (all optional at an extra cost). Overnight at Island Vibe (dorm or saver package) or Sea Whisper (3* comfort package) or On The Beach Lodge (4* deluxe package). Day 4: Tsitsikamma, Sedgefield (travel about 250 km) Experience the highest bungy jump bridge in the world, Waterfall Zipline over waterfalls in the nearby Tsitsikamma forest for even more optional adventure (at extra cost) or spend more time in Tsitsikamma National Park. Take a short walk to the suspension bridges before a photo stop at Knysna's lagoon en route to Sedgefield. Overnight at Pili Pili Beach Cabanas (dorm or saver) Fairy Knowe (3* comfort) or Dolphin Dunes (4* deluxe). Day 5: Wilderness (travel about 450 km excluding safari drives) Take to the water for a leisurely canoeing session to a secret waterfall along the rivers of the wilderness region. On the journey back to Cape Town, spot wildlife on a 4x4 Botlierskop game drive (at extra cost) or relax at Mossel Bay's Diaz Beach after walking to the Cape St Blaize lighthouse. Your adventure ends with an evening drop-off at your Cape Town or Stellenbosch accommodation.

Discover the beautiful Addo Elephant Park on a day trip from Port Elizabeth. Keep an eye out for the "Big Five", learn about the animals and their habitats from your guide, and take in stunning scenery. Start your Addo safari adventure with a convenient pickup service from your accommodation. As you journey through the city, take in beautiful views of the ocean and the Alexandria dunes while your guide provides informative commentary. Enter the Addo Elephant Park, the 3rd largest national park in South Africa and home to many elephants and the legendary "Big Five." As you drive through the park, see these incredible creatures in their natural habitats as you hear insights into their behavior, habitats, and conservation efforts. Experience a guided game drive in an air-conditioned vehicle down gravel and sandy loops through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the park. These loops offer an opportunity to observe majestic elephants, lions, antelope, and other wildlife up close. Take a break at the lookout point to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and sample some delicious local wine. When it's time for lunch, head to the main camp for a break before continuing your safari adventure. As you return to Port Elizabeth, take in the stunning scenery of the Eastern Cape and reflect on the unforgettable experience you just had.

Experience the highest, longest, and fastest double zip line in South Africa. Descend from an impressive departure tower perched 70 meters above Addo’s Sundays River. Speed down twin cables, each 500 meters long. To reach the departure tower, take a short raft ride across the Sundays River and a 10-minute hike through Addo’s indigenous bush. Reap the rewards with breathtaking views across Addo’s valley of citrus. Then, get into position, get ready, and just let go. Achieve an average speed of about 60 km/h down the hands-free zip line, and possibly even exceed 80 km/h. An automatic braking system at the end of the zip means you do nothing but enjoy the ride. Swing to new heights on the giant swing, the first of its kind in South Africa. After being hoisted up 18 meters high, be released and feel the adrenaline rush. Two riders at a time can enjoy the swing and put their nerves to the test.

Discover the wildlife in the Addo Elephant National Park with this half-day tour in an Open Safari Vehice. Guests staying at Chrislin African Lodge get to see the highlights of the northern section of the Addo Park. Listen as your guide explains local history, and gets you up close to spot and identify wildlife in this natural environment.

On this tour, you'll get picked up from your place of accommodation in the morning after breakfast. Together, we'll drive to the entrance of the Addo Elephant National Park (North or South, depending on the nearest entrance to your place of accommodation), which covers over 45 000 hectares of wildlife and natural vegetation, offering ample opportunity for spotting wildlife. Highlights include herds of elephants, lions, buffalos, zebras, antelopes as well as bird watching. All throughout, I'll keenly share highly informative knowledge about the diversity of the flora and fauna as well as the history of the people and the area. You'll enjoy at least one stop for refreshments at a look out point before the lunch stop at a picnic spot inside the park. Weather permitting, you'll get to enjoy a South African Braai prepared over a fire or alternatively have a sit down lunch in a restaurant at the park entrance. Following the Braai, you'll enjoy the last session of the afternoon game drive, viewing wildlife and taking photographs. A memorable day closes with the return transfer to your accommodation If you have time for just a glimpse of wildlife? Please see my half day experience.

After gathering at the Colchester meeting point with your guide, you'll make your way to the world-renowned Addo Elephant National Park. Addo is the only park in the world that is home to Africa’s “Big 7” animals, which includes the elephant, rhinoceros, lion, buffalo, leopard, southern-right whale, and great white shark. Admire these creatures in their natural habitat in this must-see destination on the Eastern Cape. Join a qualified guide on a day safari and learn about the large variety of animals as well as the surrounding area. Each drive is unique and unpredictable, as the animals are constantly on the move. With this in mind, your guide will do their best to provide you with the best sightings possible. Tours take place in a closed vehicle with air-conditioning, large windows, and usb charge points at each seat. Lunch, light snacks, and drinks will also be provided on each tour, and at the conclusion of your experience you'll be returned back to Colchester.

Addo Elephant National Park is a sanctuary for more than 600 African Elephants and a variety of other indigenous wildlife. The ernomous the diversity of animals, the lions, antelopes, warthogs, brown and spotted hyenas, zebras and the endangered black rhino, make up the magnificent sightings of this sprawling park. Explore this spectacular national park which encompasses five separate biomes; from sub-tropical thicket to nama karoo and grasslands. Witness the living proof of the success of South Africa's conservation efforts.Discover and observe the bountiful wildlife that roam freely, in their natural habitat, in this 180 000 hectares national park. Come and experience a leisurely day in this park with Quality Guides unlocking the fauna, flora and wonderous wildlife. Your journey starts at your place of accomodation, whether in Port Elizabeth, harbour, Bluewaterbay, Colchester or Ematyholweni Rest Camp in the southern entry side of the park. You are then transported to the reception on the southern gate of the park, in a small town of Colchester, 40km away from Port Elizabeth. You will then drive through the park to observe animals in a 24 hectares game viewing area. Lunch will be served in an iconic and famous Jack's Picnic Site inside the park. Soon after lunch, you will again drive through the park, increasing your chances to see more animals. After 8 hours inside the park's game viewing area, having had a few comfort stops, you will transfer back to the entrance of the park for another comfort stop before your return journey to the drop-off point. Itenerary

Spend 4 days exploring some of South Africas most scenic national parks on the lookout for the Africas Big 5: Elephants, Rhinos, Lions, Leopards, and Cape Buffalo. The complete all inclusive safari experience with an expert local guide. Day 1: The day starts with pickup from your accommodation in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), before heading out on a full-day safari in the Addo Elephant National Park. Addo is the third-largest national park in South Africa and home to a huge variety of wildlife, including more than 700 elephants, lion, the endangered black rhino, Cape buffalo, leopard, spotted hyena, a variety of antelope and bird species and the unique Addo flightless dung beetle. Overnight accommodation on the edge of the park is included. Day 2: After breakfast the day begins with a river cruise on the Sundays River and a chance to view the impressive coastal dune fields of Colchester. Afterwards the tour heads to the Mountain Zebra National Park, in the semi arid Karoo region of South Africa. Opened as a nature reserve for the endangered Cape Mountain Zebra, today the park has more than 700 species of wildlife including zebra, cheetah, lion, buffalo, eland, kudu, black wildebeest, red hartebeest, blesbok, and gemsbok. In addition, keep an eye out for some rare wildlife such as the aardwolf, bat-eared fox, and caracal. Explore the park on a 2-hour afternoon game drive on arrival. Overnight within the national park. Day 3: Get an early start and join a game ranger to track the parks cheetahs on foot. Spend 3 hours exploring the park further and locating these elusive big cats. Next up, the tour heads to Nieu Bethesda, a quirky village in the Great Karoo heartland of South Africa. Situated at the foot of the Sneeuberge Mountains, this little village offers views of vast open plains and majestic mountains. Overnight in the village of Nieu Bethesda. Day 4: The day begins with a visit to the legendary "Owl House", a famous landmark in the village of Nieu Bethesda. Enjoy the quirky sights and sounds of this unique town. Next, head to Camdeboo National Park. A stone's throw from one of the oldest towns in South Africa, Graaff-Reinet, lies the majestic Valley of Desolation. This awe-inspiring valley is the product of the volcanic and erosive forces of nature over a period of 200-million years and its rock columns and never-ending views provide some of the most unique scenery in South Africa. After lunch, the tour returns to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) where the tour ends on arrival.