Top Port Elizabeth Day Trips

For private clients only. With over 20 years guiding experience in the Addo area and a passion for wildlife second to none, Wildly Safaris owner and guide, Luke Beckmann will make sure that your Addo Elephant National Park experience is the highlight of your Port Elizabeth stay. We make sure that you get the most from your wildlife experience possible.

Just an hour from Port Elizabeth, Addo Elephant National Park is home to many herds of elephants, the endangered black rhino, plus lions, hyenas, zebras, and more. Time-conscious travelers can make the most of the park in just a day on this convenient small-group tour, with hotel pickup, an expert guide, binoculars on board, and a traditional braai (barbecue) lunch.

Discover the Kragga Kamma Game Reserve on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth on a guided game drive. Enjoy a 3- 3 and half hour tour that includes entrance to the reserve and the chance to see animals in their natural habitat. Learn about the reserve's history and the meaning of its name, "place of water," given to the area by the San people. Explore the park and see animals in their natural habitat. The Kragga Kamma Game Park is part of the smaller side at 203 hectares compared to other African parks, but it has an abundance of different species, including 3 of the Big 5: Lions, Buffalos, White Rhinos and the iconic Giraffe. Stop at the lion enclosure to see the lions that were rescued from a circus in Ukraine. After the tour, enjoy the option to have lunch(if time allows)at the restaurant and curio shop at your own expense. Enquire if you can't make scheduled tour times.

Select between our 2 options either scenic tour or adventure tour through Tsitsikamma, one of the Garden Route’s most breathtaking regions. Option 1 – Scenic Tour Visit the iconic Big Tree, then hike to the Storms River suspension bridge in Tsitsikamma National Park. Enjoy lunch with stunning views. End with a visit to Monkeyland and Birds of Eden—the world’s largest free-flight aviary. Option 2 – Adventure Tour Choose between the Waterfall Zipline or Canopy Tour (optional). Kayak along the Storms River Gorge (sea conditions permitting). Brave the Bloukrans Bungee—the world’s highest commercial jump—or try the 3hr Tubing & SUP combo through Plaatbos Forest. All activities are optional and are offered at extra cost you need to choose the best for you since we cant do all of the activities in one day. Kindly note that you need to choose the best activities since you cant do all the activities in one day for the adventure tour. May you choose best option that suits you when booking

We offer unique combo deal to Kragga Kamma Game Park aswell as a scenic coastal tour in Port Elizabeth. Kragga Kamma Game Park host 3 of the big five and has a variety of animals such as White Rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Nyala, Bontebok and many more. After Kragga Game Park , we embark on a breathtaking coastal tour in Port Elizabeth which offers an unique opportunity to explore the diverse marine life and stunning landscapes of the area.

Even if you don't have the time to stay overnight in a game reserve, you can still see plentiful elephant, lion, rhino, and more. This small-group tour takes you to Addo Elephant National Park where you will embark on two game drives (morning and afternoon) to maximize your chances of spotting the Big 5.

BIG 5 WILDLIFE Explore Schotia Safaris, the oldest private game reserve in the Eastern Cape, bordering Addo Elephant National Park. This malaria-free reserve boasts a high density of wildlife, with over 40 mammal species and approximately 2000 animals, ensuring excellent game viewing year-round. Schotia was the first Cape Province reserve with free-roaming lions, offering almost guaranteed sightings. Enjoy a half-day safari with expert local guides, scouting for the Big 5 (Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Lion, Leopard) and other species in this wildlife paradise. You may also spot Hippo, Crocodile, and various antelope.

Embark on a tour with our guides to Addo Elephant National Park, the third-largest national park in South Africa, offers a remarkable safari experience. Located just a 30-minute drive from the Gqeberha airport, this park showcases a diverse range of wildlife beyond the traditional Big Five. Originally established in 1931 to protect a mere eleven elephants, the park has successfully transformed into a thriving ecosystem. Today, it boasts one of the highest densities of elephants globally, with over 700 Elephants roaming its vast landscapes. In addition to elephants, visitors can also spot lions, buffaloes, endangered black rhinos, spotted hyenas, leopards, various antelope species, zebras, and the distinctive Addo flightless dung beetle. Exploring Addo Elephant National Park promises an unforgettable journey through a unique and biodiverse environment.

Experience the thrill of a guided game drive through the Addo Elephant National Park, home to nearly 700 free-roaming elephants and an incredible variety of wildlife. Journey through the park in a comfortable safari vehicle with a guide, spotting lions, buffalo, leopards, rhinos, zebras, kudu, warthogs, ostriches, and more. Along the way, learn how the park protects its animals and ecosystems.

Depart from the City center as we make our way along the Port Elizabeth beach front to a marine bird re-habilitation project. We take a guided tour of this facility before we make our way to the Lighthouse where a suitable place will be selected for an orientation. Leaving the Lighthouse, we board the tour vehicle and continue along on a scenic drive until we reach our next destination. Taking in the view and the cannon on a short break before continuing on our way inland away from the coast. Stopping for a light lunch at a local restaurant before we continue our way back to the shoreline and stop once again at a view site overlooking an expansive beach and huge sand dunes. Continuing back inland through picturesque countryside as we make our way back to Port Elizabeth. Minimum 2 persons. The tour can be booked as exclusive, private tour; please enquire Vehicle types cannot be guaranteed at the time of booking. Please enquire.

Explore Addo Elephant National Park, the third largest in South Africa and home to nearly 700 free-roaming African Elephants, herds of Buffalo, Lions, Black Rhino, and the shy Leopard (the Big 5), plus diverse antelope, Zebra, Warthog, birds, and reptiles. Enjoy a half-day game drive with expert local guides, viewing wildlife in their natural habitat. After your Addo Park game drive, stop for lunch at Taste of Africa, a beautiful restaurant on the banks of the Sundays River, before returning to Port Elizabeth. A short 35-minute drive gets you to the park. We cater to Cruise Liners at the port in Port Elizabeth.

TRUE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE This malaria-free reserve is renowned for being one of the most densely populated wildlife areas in Africa, home to over 40 mammal species and approximately 2,000 animals, ensuring excellent game viewing throughout the year. Begin your adventure with an open 4x4 safari in Schotia Private Game Reserve, where you’ll have the best chance to see the Big 5—Elephants, Lions, Buffalo, Black Rhinos, and Leopards—in their natural habitat. Schotia was the first reserve in the Cape Province to have free-roaming Lions, and sightings of these majestic predators are almost guaranteed on every game drive. After exploring Schotia’s wilderness, enjoy a traditional South African homemade style lunch at nearby farmstall. In the afternoon, embark on a guided Giraffe Tracking walk at a nearby private reserve, led by expert local guides. This on-foot experience provides a rare and intimate opportunity to observe these gentle giants up close and appreciate their grace in the wild.

Spend a morning observing South Africa’s wildlife, particularly African elephants, on this small-group excursion from Port Elizabeth. Venture to the Addo Elephant Reserve to see lions, zebras, buffalo, antelopes, and elephants when they are most active. Enjoy included hotel pickup and round-trip transfers for a convenient start to your safari.

See a section of the stunning scenery of the world famous Garden Route. The tour begins in Port Elizabeth and goes up to the Crags.(just before Plettenberg Bay) then back to Port Elizabeth. The first stop of the tour is in Jeffreys Bay a surfers paradise where you will visit the stunning beaches, the main road with lots of surf brand factory shops and then the beatiful Marina Martinique. Before going to Tsikamma National Park we will stop for a coffee break at the Storms River Bridge (Paul Sauer Bridge) , after we will head off to Ttsikamma National Park for a photographic visit and a short hike to the Storms River Mouth Suspension bridge. The hike is about 2km and takes about a hour. P.S. bring comfortable shoes and jacket. From there we will head off to Monkeyland with its free roaming monkeys and Birds of Eden which has birds from all around the world in the largest free flight aviary in the world. Minimum 2 persons, single travelers welcome (single supplement applies)

Open Safari vehicles bring you close-up encounters and sightings of animals in their natural environment. This private reserve is the oldest in the Eastern Cape and boasts over 40 mammal species and approximately 2000 animals that offers consistently good game viewing throughout the year.  With over 25 years of experience in the Safari business, the team have created a unique, relaxed and truly South African Safari Erfahrung. A truly wonderful setting and incredible experience.

Discover Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), known as the "Windy City" or "Friendly City," on a half-day excursion. Explore historical sites and learn about the city's past. Enjoy a scenic coastal drive with stunning ocean views. Visit Kragga Kamma Game Reserve for a guided wildlife experience. Discover why Nelson Mandela chose to honor this city and appreciate its cultural and natural heritage. We cater to cruise liners at the port in Port Elizabeth.

Embark on an extraordinary and unforgettable full-day Addo Elephant National Park safari, a premier African safari experience nestled in South Africa's stunning Eastern Cape. Discover a meticulously managed and incredibly diverse ecosystem, offering unparalleled wildlife viewing and creating cherished, lifetime lasting memories amidst breathtaking African landscapes. This is your chance to truly immerse yourself in the heart of the wild, perfect for nature photography enthusiasts and families seeking an authentic eco-tourism adventure. Your adventure begins bright and early with a captivating morning game drive, led by our expert, professional safari guides.repare for the awe-inspiring sight of African giants (Elephants), often seen in large herds, drinking at waterholes, or gracefully moving through the bush. A delightful and authentic African cuisine lunch experience inside the park

Addo Elephant National Park is South Africa's third largest, with elephants, buffalo, zebra, and antelope roaming more than 115 square miles (300 square kilometers) of bush. This private half-day game drive from Port Elizabeth covers the main loops with a local guide, and times your trip around your cruise ship departure. A light lunch at the park restaurant is included in the price.

Enjoy a Elephant encounter where you get to walk with the majestic African Elephants in there natural habitat. Guests will also get to observe and feed the majestic giants and enjoy in-depth interpretation with their trained handlers. To get to the Elephant Encounter Walk we will travel via a gravel road for close to a hour while enjoying scenic views and nature. Guests will also Experience a different side to the Greater Addo and enjoy a Giraffe Walk Safari on foot at a Game Reserve nearby. There really is little to beat the excitement and experience of being on foot in the African bush, walking along game paths in the footsteps of wildlife and getting up close to one most iconic of all African animals, the Giraffe. It is undoubtedly an once in a lifetime experience. If you want to make a booking for only 1 of the activities feel free to contact us and we might be able to assist. Note no Cruiseliner Guests due to logistics.

Take a short game drive in Kragga Kamma Game Park. Although the reserve is on the smaller side compared to many African parks, there is no shortage of animals that can be seen and admired. Look for zebras, rhinos, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, and antelopes in the grasslands, and see cheetahs in a private enclosure.

Embark on a breathtaking 1 day tour to Tsitsikamma Kamma National Park from Port Elizabeth alongside the famous Garden Route. The first stop of the tour will be in Jeffreys Bay a surfer paradise, where we will visit scenic beaches and the famous Marina Martinique. We will then embark on a 1 hour drive to Stormsriver bridge ( Paul Sauer Bridge ) coffee and tea will be served at this point. We will them embark to the breathtaking Tsitsikamma Kamma National Park. We will then walk/hike to the Storms River Mouth Suspension Bridge. The hike is 2km, duration 1 hour. Difficulty of walk/hike Moderate. Lunch will take place at Tsitsikamma Kamma National Park. After lunch, we will embark to The Big Tree in Tsitsikamma Kamma National Park. Before heading back on a journey to Port Elizabeth via N2 ( Garden Route )we will stop at Stormsriver Village. Kindly note: Wear comfortable shoes, rain ponchos will be provided if it's raining.

Explore the Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve with this safari that begins with pickup from the cruise terminal in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). Journey to the reserve and ascend the Baviaanskloof Pass toward the Kouga River where you can spot wildlife like buffalo, white rhinos, kudu, baboons, and several bird species. Enjoy a traditional South African braai, or barbecue, lunch before going to spot more animals.

Addo Elephant National Park is home to close to 700 free-roaming elephants, and this private full-day safari from Port Elizabeth puts a local guide and vehicle at your disposal. With pickup and drop-off timed around your cruise, you can focus on the experience that includes a sit-down lunch in the middle of the park, and a giraffe walk at a neighboring private reserve.