Wildlife in Addo & the Eastern Cape: 5 That Survive a Close Look

1.Schotia Safaris: Best Wildlife Encounters in Port Elizabeth

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 89 reviews · 6 hours · from $227Our pick

Leave your cruise ship in Port Elizabeth for a six-hour Schotia Safari in an open 4x4 vehicle. An English-speaking local guide leads four hours of wildlife viewing, with chances to see elephants, lions, zebras, and giraffes. Transport, reserve entry, water, snacks, and refreshments are included.

“Mir ist klar, dass es in einem Reservat keine "normalen" Straßen gibt, dass es eben einfache Wege sind. Aber in diesem Reservat sind die Wege dermaßen stark ausgefahren, dass riesige Löcher und Fahrrillen entstanden sind. OK - das kommt vor. Aber wenn dann der Fahrer mit Vollgas in diese reinfährt, damit er auf der anderen Seite auch wieder rauskommt, dann passiert es leider mehrfach, dass es einen aus dem Sitz katapultiert und man mit dem Kopf gegen das Dach des Fahrzeuges knallt. Das hätte ich nun wirklich nicht gebraucht. Wir haben mit anderen Besuchern gesprochen, die die Safari in diesem Reservat über einen anderen Veranstalter gebucht hatten - die hatten…”

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2.4×4 Wildlife Safari & City Sightseeing Tour

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

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.Visit Port Elizabeth :Addo Elephant Park Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $156Best value

You get a four-hour guided safari in Addo Elephant National Park, with pickup from Port Elizabeth airport, harbor, or accommodation. English-speaking guides take you through thick bush, open plains, and forest areas in search of elephants, lions, the Big Five, and the small Addo dung beetle. A light refreshment break is included.

“We were right in the middle of the elephants. It was fantastic. Especially in the car. It was a great place to take photos.”

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4.Full-Day Addo Elephant Park Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $156

You’ll travel from Port Elizabeth in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local guide, then spend the day searching Addo’s elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo, zebra, and other wildlife. Park entry, pickup, drop-off, and a lunch break are included. The tour is designed for small groups of up to three people.

“We saw lots of animals. Our driver was well connected with others, so information about the animals' locations was shared. The lunch break with food and drinks is well worth it, as the quality is good and the prices are reasonable. Afterwards, we visited many more spots in the park, even getting out of the vehicle to take in the view of the vastness of the grounds.”

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5.2-Day Schotia Safaris & Addo Wildlife Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $716

Spend two days exploring Addo Wildlife Private Reserve and Schotia Safaris in open-sided 4x4 vehicles. Richard and Rawson may guide your drives, with elephant sightings, a sunset safari, bush dinner, lodge accommodation, and a full day at Schotia. Pickup and return from Port Elizabeth are included.

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