Addo Elephant Day Safari – Shore Excursion from Port Elizabeth
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Addo Elephant National Park with a guide for an educational, malaria-free experience. This family-friendly tour takes place in a closed vehicle with air-conditioning, perfect for families with small children. Traveling with a guide means you'll get the best chance of spotting Africa's Big 5 along the rough paths of the park.
- Convenient pickup and drop-off from Port Elizabeth
- Spot elephants, lions, zebras, antelope, and abundant birdlife
- Learn about the park's inhabitants through educational commentary
- Bottled mineral water to keep hydrated
What's Included
- Admission Fee - Admission fee
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
The Campanile (Pass By)
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Addo Elephant National Park
8 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 62 reviews
Janet_T, Nov 2025
Our driver Jonathan was very good. Very informative. We managed to see 3 of the big 5 and plenty of other wildlife as well. Jonathan made sure we had plenty of opportunities to photograph all the animals we saw, even turning around so people on both sides of the vehicle had good views.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Janet,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Jonathan made your day memorable and that you enjoyed seeing 3 of the Big Five along with so much other wildlife. It’s great to know he made sure everyone had the best views and photo opportunities. We hope to welcome you on another safari soon!
Warm regards,
Janina & the Into Tours Team
Christine_M, Mar 2025
Very informative and enjoyable! Saw so many elephants! Also saw plenty of Wart hogs and Zebra.
Driver had loud talk radio on in the van while driving us( in another language) - very annoying! He didn’t have much to say to or from the park, and when you’re in a new city, it would be nice to get this info.
Murad_A, Mar 2025
Would be much more interesting had it been with open cabin jeep however in general was not bad by bus
Clare_g, Jan 2025
Super visit to the park -this is a national park and the animals are free to roam and some of the animals are harder to find but our guide Mr X, was excellent at finding some we may have missed, with over 700 elephants- they were not in short supply and I will never forget seeing hundreds of them at the water hole
DAVID_T, May 2024
The trip was “great”! It went above and beyond our expectations! We booked independently on Oceania cruise separately. As we see large buses picking up large amount of people we had a more intimate experience due to small number of people. We were blessed by Gary brother of Mick Dundee( just kidding). Gary was very knowledgeable, and was full of knowledge! He also was so patient with my husband who is disabled. It was so much fun seeing all kinds of animals like elephants, zebras, wilder beast,kudu, etc,etc. Very happy and would recommend to anyone!
Kaitlin_R, Feb 2024
An amazing excursion. We were a family of 5 and had an amazing time. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. We would recommend to others and would do this tour again!!
Nancy_C, Jan 2024
We saw a huge herd of elephants at a water hole. There were babies with mums, adolescents and large bulls. Nearby were lots of zebras and some wildebeests. Our guide Emmanuel was very knowledgable and knew where to find lots of animals. Although it was extremely hot our van was comfortably air conditioned. A wonderful day not soon forgotten.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for sharing your incredible experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had the opportunity to witness a magnificent herd of elephants, including babies, adolescents, and large bulls, along with zebras and wildebeests at the water hole.
It's fantastic that Emmanuel's knowledge and expertise added to the enjoyment of your safari, and we're pleased the air-conditioned van provided comfort despite the heat. Your kind words mean a lot, and we're delighted to have created a wonderful day that won't be forgotten. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable adventures in the future!
Jacqueline_W, Dec 2023
It was lovely to see the elephants at the water hole. We saw warthogs, zebra, buffalo, deer, monkeys and a white rhino. Gary was enthusiastic and informative, pointing out dung beetles, tortoises, and various birds. A great tour. Great value for money. I would recommend to others.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for your excellent review ! We're delighted you enjoyed the Addo Park safari and the diverse wildlife sightings, including elephants, warthogs, zebra, buffalo, deer, monkeys, and a white rhino. Gary's enthusiasm and informative insights into the smaller details like dung beetles, tortoises, and birds make the experience truly special. We appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled you found our tour an excellent value for the money.
We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable adventure!
Jazmin_G, Dec 2022
After seeing the Hluwehluwe Imfolozi nature reserve , Addo Elephant park is a let down. We saw more elephants in imfolozi than in Addo. The tour was so so. The guide was really not that knowledgeable after experiencing a tour with Tony at Hluweluwe. Should have gotten a different tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Hi Jazmin. Thank you for sharing your opinion. For additional consideration:
1. Addo Elephant Park is the 3rd largest national park in South Africa which is home to over 700 elephant who all roam freely. This means that the elephant are not confined to any particular area besides the 1640km2 extent of the park. Mostly our guests are always exposed to plenty elephant and other wildlife, including the Big 5.
2. Our guides have all received formal training and are registered with the Department of Tourism and approved to guide by the South African National Parks Authority. They all offer exceptional knowledge as evidenced by other guest reviews.
We agree that Hluweluwe is phenomenal - we also offer tours in that Park and love it!
Happy travels! The Into Tours Team
Armin_A, Jan 2026
It was a tour very well planned by the guide, everything was quiet, there was no stress whatsoever. We received a lot of information and could look at the animals without risk. In any case, a recommendation.
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Nakagawa_Y, May 2024
予約完了済でEチケット送られて来た。
当日、待ち合わせ場所に行くと名前無し。
気の利くガイドさんで、Eチケットをスマホで撮り会社に送って何とかツアーに参加できた。ツアー自体は大変良かった。
今後この会社のは、申し込まない。
Petra_F, Mar 2023
Eine Fahrt im geschlossen Fahrzeug da fehlt irgendwie der Safarifun. Wett gemacht hat das etwas der freundliche hilfsbereite Guide, der durch sein Fenster fotografiert hat.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you found our guide friendly and helpful. Our tours aim to balance fun and education, offering the comfort of a closed vehicle with air conditioning and open and closed windows.
We apologise if this aspect was not communicated. We value your input and will use it to improve our communication for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with an even more enjoyable safari experience.
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