Things to do in Greater Addo, Eastern Cape: The Best Tours

Addo Elephant National Park is the third largest park in South Africa with a population of over 600 African Elephants that are known to be the most docile and relaxed of all Elephants in National Parks across South Africa often allowing for close viewing opportunities of Africa’s gentle giant.  Addo offers a spectacular wildlife experience with a multitude of biomes, birdlife, antelope and the BIG 5 to delight. At Addo, you can also be on the lookout for Buffalo, Lions, Spotted Hyena and Black Rhino among the many species of birds, antelope, Zebra and Warthog. Tour Duration: 8 hours

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off from Accommodation / Airport / Harbour, Professionally registered nature guide, Light Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Any additional beverages or upgrade of lunch menu, Any additional activities or media promotional material, Gratuities

This full day trip includes a half day game drive through the Addo Elephant National Park and a Big 5 safari at the privately owned Schotia game reserve, including a night game drive. Enjoy magnificent game viewing in this pristine Malaria free area. Enjoy a full day exploring the Addo Elephant National Park, home to Africa's elusive Big 5 including more than 600 Elephants and the privately owned Schotia Game Reserve.

Inclusions: Includes:, All transportation, A morning Game Drive in Adoo Elephant National Park, An afternoon Game Drive in Schotia Private Game Reserve, An evening Game Drive in Schotia Game Reserve, Dinner, snacks and drinks

Exclusions: Guide Tips

Addo Elephant National Park was proclaimed in 1931 to provide a safe haven for the few wild elephants that survived the early 20th century. Today the elephants number in their hundreds, thanks to the efforts of the National Parks Board and a unique vegetation type - subtropical thicket, or valley bushveld. It is this thick, impenetrable vegetation that has not only provided protection for the elephants and buffalo in the area, but also provided a rich food source, supporting what is now the most dense population of wild elephants on the planet. Our game drive concentrates on finding and viewing elephants. Buffalo, Rhino and Lion sightings of the latter are a definite bonus, while you may also be lucky enough to see dung beetles keeping the park tidy!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Light South African Braai (BBQ) in the park to use the toilet facilities and stretch the legs.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Addo Elephant National Park is the third biggest reserve in South Africa at well over 200000 hectares. The animals are in an entirely wild habitat and the Addo Elephants are renowned for being 'Gentle Giants'. They are usually quite calm, allowing for great close-up viewing and excellent photo opportunities. It is the only 'Big 7' Reserve in the World. The Park has incorporated a Marine Protected Area where, on a Marine Safari, you could see the Southern Right Whale (seasonal) & Great White Shark as well as the African Penguin and Bottlenose Dolphins. Combine this with the 'Big 5', Elephant, Lion, Buffalo,Rhino and Leopard at the main park and it is now known as a 'Big 7' Reserve. The Park also boasts 5 of the 7 biomes in South Africa.

Inclusions: Snacks with refreshments, Bottled water, Binoculars, All Fees and Taxes, Hand sanitizer

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Let us take you on an adventure, Addo Elephant National Park is the third largest reserve in South Africa! We spend the morning exploring this vast conservation area searching for not only our acclaimed Elephants but the other wildlife that make up one of the most diverse reserves in the country. • Enjoy watching all our wildlife in their natural habitats • Have the opportunity to find the infamous Big5 • Learn more about the Fauna and Flora from your personal guide

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Fully guided experience, Transfers to and from your accommodation

Exclusions: Gratuities for your guide

Free Pick-up from all Port Elizabeth and Colchester Hotels / Guest-houses. Collection will be between 06h00—06h30 (Depending on travel time to the Addo Park) We will serve a picnic breakfast in the Addo Park consisting of Yoghurt, Fruit Salad, Muesli, Cold Meats, Cheeses, Boiled Eggs, and Freshly Baked Bread Rolls. Tea / Coffee/ Fruit Juice / Mineral Water We will enter the Addo Park at 07h00. The first few hours are usually good to see antelope, zebra, and lion. Between 09h00 and 09h30 we will serve a delicious continental breakfast in the picnic area. Usually we have good sightings of elephant and buffalo after 10h00 nearer the waterholes. We will exit the Addo Park around 12h00 and return back to your hotel / guest house. Refreshments are available throughout the drive.

Inclusions: A picnic breakfast of Yoghurt, Fruit Salad, Muesli, Cold Meats, Cheeses, Boiled Eggs, and Freshly Baked Bread Rolls. Tea / Coffee/ Fruit Juice / Mineral Water, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Gratuity for your Guide.

this is a township tour in the town Addo which boundary with the world known Addo Elephant National Park it last for minimum 2 hours but can be longer depending on the time spend at the activities  on tour you can experience the following  * historical monuments  *shebeen tours(where locals socialize) *traditional performances(on availability) *interacting with locals  *traditional healers(on availability) many more activities will appear as we travel in the township

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Drinks, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Be part of an exhilarating African experience with our TALL FIVE – Giraffe Walking Safaris. As one of Bellevue Forest Reserve’s specialty excursions on a 2,500-hectare private game reserve in the Greater Addo region, this is an experience like no other. Filled with breath-taking moments, a maximum of 10 guests have an intimate walk through the heart of the Addo Valley Bushveld accompanied by a highly experienced FGASA trained armed trails guide. This is where beautiful memories are made, as you feel the African sun giving life to this amazing safari experience. Commencing right after you have enjoyed your beverages and will last about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Where after you will return to the lodge where you and your group will enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at our Eagles Nest Lookout Lounge for the morning trips and sun downers in the bush for the afternoon activities.

Inclusions: Scrumptious breakfasts are served after Giraffe and Buffalo Tours and Walks. For Afternoon activities, High Tea and Snacks are provided., Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Dinner, Lunch, Soda/Pop

Buffalo Encounters is certainly a behind the scenes, curtains open excursion that won’t be found around any corner. The excursion is based a section of our 2,500-hectare private game reserve in the Greater Addo region. A maximum of 10 guests are accompanied by a highly experienced FGASA trained, armed trails guide on a 4x4 vehicle through the Buffalo Camp of the Game Reserve. Early morning drives depart our lodge at (07h30) daily after a morning coffee and last between 45 – 60 minutes followed by a scrumptious breakfast at our Eagles Nest Lookout Lounge. Afternoon Buffalo Tours leave camp after High Tea (15H30) and last approximately 45 minutes where-after guests are entertained in the bush for sundowner drinks and snacks before ending the day at Olifantskop Lodge again.

Inclusions: Guests enjoys either breakfast or high tea with their activity when doing morning or afternoon tours.

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The Big Five Safari Reserve began in 1999 as a joint conservation venture. Today the reserve consists of six independently-owned lodges. The lodges are owner-managed by the descendants of the original families who arrived here with the British settlers of 1820. The Big Five Safari Reserve Volunteer Project is a unique conservation initiative that allows animals to be re-introduced to the area where they once roamed freely and so making a contribution to the conservation of our natural heritage. The challenge has been to re-establish the original flora and fauna species to the area and to return the land to nature. Gap year students and volunteers can be part of this bigger picture and work and live on this reserve and help with all the aspects of running a safari reserve in Africa.

Inclusions: Accommodation, meals, a cleaning lady and a once-a-week laundry service. , All the training programs you need for your work at the project are also included.

Exclusions: The price excludes the transfer, ticket to South Africa, vaccination and visa costs.