4x4 & Off-Road Tours in Addo & the Eastern Cape: Our 5, in Order

1.Half-Day Schotia Game Reserve (Open 4×4 Vehicle)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 59 reviews · 5 hours · from $177Our pick

Spend four hours in Schotia Private Game Reserve on an open 4x4 safari from Port Elizabeth. Your English-speaking guide searches for lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and antelope across a malaria-free reserve. Transfers, entry fees, and hot drinks are included. Lunch at Nanaga Farm Stall is optional and costs extra.

“An action packed day without any hassle or problems delivered by a driver bursting with information and a polite gentleman”

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2.4×4 Wildlife Safari & City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 7 hours · from $199

This seven-hour Port Elizabeth tour combines Donkin Reserve, Wezandla African Craft Market, Cape Recife Lighthouse, SANCCOB penguins, wine tasting, and a two-hour open-vehicle safari. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Nina or Shaheedah, handles hotel pickup and drop-off while you look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, and rhinos.

“Nina made our day, everything was so perfect. We saw the Hotspots of Port Elizabeth, Had an exiting Safari, nice wines to try, and the beautyful Beach at the Lighthouse. We had so many awesome impressions and a lot of fun.”

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3.Full-Day Addo Park & Schotia Game Reserve (Open 4×4 vehicle)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 9 hours · from $305Top rated

Join a small group of up to four for a nine-hour safari from Port Elizabeth, Colchester, or Addo. Guide Riaan is often assigned, though your guide is confirmed the day before. You’ll spend four hours in Addo, stop for lunch, then ride into Schotia Private Game Reserve in an open 4x4.

“Ryann is an absolute gentle guide with a lot of knowledge, very careful with the customers and didn’t hesitate to come back for finding the lions… a great thank also for the blankets highly appreciate with the weather we had!”

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4.Full-Day Schotia Game Reserve & Giraffe Walk (Open 4×4)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 hours · from $242

You’ll ride an open 4x4 through Schotia Private Game Reserve, then enjoy a homemade South African braai at a nearby farmstall before walking with giraffes in the Sunday’s River Valley. Pickup runs from Port Elizabeth, the cruise terminal, or Colchester. Guide Ruag has earned praise for safe driving and sharp animal spotting.

“An hour’s drive from the ship to Schotia with Ruag our very competent driver. The roads were steep and deeply rutted at times but Ruag was more than capable of handling the terrain. He was also excellent at spotting the animals and was very informative. We saw many species of animal, though on the day, they were few in number and not very close. We still managed to see a great many and thoroughly enjoyed our day. Thank you Ruag for your kindness, professionalism and expertise.”

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5.Kragga Kamma Game Park 4×4 & BBQ LUNCH

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $143Best value

Travel from Port Elizabeth harbour, airport, or hotel to Kragga Kamma Game Park for a two-hour open-vehicle safari and a 1.5-hour BBQ lunch. You may see white rhino, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, nyala, and young animals. English-speaking park staff and scouts provide information, with transfers included.

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