What to do and see in Eastern Cape, South Africa: The Best Safaris

December 14, 2021 Leida Jutras

The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are Port Elizabeth and East London. It was formed in 1994 out of the Xhosa homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, together with the eastern portion of the Cape Province. Landing place and home of the 1820 settlers, the central and eastern part of the province is the traditional home of the Xhosa people.
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1. Schotia Safaris Private Game Reserve

Paterson, Port Elizabeth 6130 South Africa +27 42 235 1436 [email protected] http://www.schotia.com/welcome.htm
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5.0 based on 370 reviews

Schotia Safaris Private Game Reserve

Reviewed By TheWarrens123 - County Durham, United Kingdom

Took the afternoon and evening option worked really well for us Carl our guide picked us up from Port Elizabeth promptly, we saw so much on our visit due to Carls knowledge, experience and great timing him having all the expertise neded to allow our short tour to be full, informative and funny, great dinner after the afternoon drive, camp fire drinks and food a treat, thanks so much for making our brief visit so great.

2. Addo Game Drives

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Addo Game Drives

Addo Game Drives offers a Guided Full day Safari and a Guided Half Day Safari in the Addo Elephant National Park. Boasting 417 species of birds, 95 kinds of mammals including the "BIG 5" and of course over 600 elephants that roam there.

3. Crisscross Adventures

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Crisscross Adventures

Crisscross Adventures is an Addo Tour Company specializing in Tours of Addo, South Africa since 2005. With their impeccable safety record, Crisscross Adventures offer quality, safe and affordable adventure tours of the Greater Addo Region in the Eastern Cape or Customized Tours of South Africa.

4. Pete Safaris

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Pete Safaris

Pete Safaris is a hunting outfitter, based in The Eastern Cape province – home of the richest wildlife areas in South Africa. We offer the real african experience, including top quality hunting and plenty of activities for families and non-hunting travelers – all of which is just outside the doorstep of our 4-star luxury safari lodge.

5. Alan Tours

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Alan Tours

Alan Tours, based in the fun filled, coastal Holiday City of Port Elizabeth on the Sunshine Coast in the Eastern Cape is proud to promote South Africa, home to the Big 5 and Big 7 Safaris! A land with a unique natural, cultural and historical diversity, unsurpassed in the modern world today. We are Safari specialists and have 40 years of experience guiding tours throughout South Africa, including the famous Kruger National Park and other magnificent places in a country. Addo Elephant national Park set in the Malaria free Eastern Cape is a special Big 5 Game reserve with 700 free roaming Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Rhino and the shy Leopard, a mere 35 minute drive from Port Elizabeth. We do Whale and Dolphin and even Penguin cruises in the protected waters of Algoa bay, joining this activity with a trip to the nearby Addo park to create the unique Big 7 Safari. Come along and join us on this amazing wildlife adventure.

6. Mosaic Tourism - Day Tours

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Mosaic Tourism - Day Tours

Mosaic Tourism is based in the friendly city of Port Elizabeth and we proudly showcase the magnificent MOSAIC (diversity) of both Port Elizabeth and South Africa. The Eastern Cape and the Cape coast is a gem in our beautiful country. Many visitors return, it’s a holiday destination that touches hearts and leaves you feeling at home. Committed to service excellence we offer both packaged and tailored tours. We value every guest and with registered and professional tour guides, we ensure guests visiting will not leave disappointed. We offer flexibility and variety, catering for the single traveller to groups. Mosaic Tourism is a multi award winning Tour Company and some of our recent awards include: 2015: Craig Duffield won South African Tourism's Lilizela award for the best tourist guide in the Eastern Cape Province & was among the 7 finalists for the National Award. 2015: Mosaic Tourism won South African Tourism's Lilizela award for the best "Visitor Experience Award" in the "Roots and Culture" category in the Eastern Cape Province and were among the 4 finalists for the National Award. 2015: Mosaic Tourism won South African Tourism's Lilizela award for the best “Tour Operator” in the “Emerging Tour Operator” category and was one of finalists for the National Award. 2014: Craig Duffield won South African Tourism's Lilizela award for the best tourist guide in the Eastern Cape Province & was among the 5 finalists for the National Award.

7. Kakuli Safaris

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Kakuli Safaris

Kakuli Safaris specialises in safaris to the Addo Elephant National Park. Your guide, Jeni, was born in Zambia and spent her childhood in the Kafue National Park. It was here that she developed a deep love for all things wild. Fuelled with energy, Jeni and her guide, Wanele, passionately interpret the language of the African bush as you explore the Addo park. Their contagious enthusiasm and deep respect for nature will touch your soul and leave you with memories to last a lifetime. Rates includes your entrance fee to the park, dry snacks and cold refreshments on board and a two course lunch. Rates all inclusive, no hidden costs. Fully qualified FGASA nature guide. 1st runner-up in 2017 Lilizela Awards (Guiding category). Winner: Safari Experience of the Year - LTG 2018 Awards Winner: Unique Tour Operator of the Year 2017 - Luxury Travel Guide Winner: Tour Operator of the Year 2017 - iGAP. Winner 2018 Lilizela Awards - provincial - nature guide category. Winner 2019 Lilizela Awards.

8. Uncuthu Tours

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Uncuthu Tours

Siseko Yelani is an accredited Tourist Guide since 2009, voted as the Best Guide for the Eastern Cape Province in 2017 & 2018. We offer Guided tours in Nature, Culture & Adventure

9. Island vibe safaris

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Island vibe safaris

We are a tour operator taking our guests on tours through the breath taking Addo elephant national park and a private game reserve just outside Colchester, South Africa in search of the big 5. Our guide has just over 14 years of experience with wildlife and nature making it a trip to remember.

10. Pumba Private Game Reserve Day Safari

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Pumba Private Game Reserve Day Safari

Discover all that the Eastern Cape bush veld has to offer during a Day Safari at Pumba Private Game Reserve. Our Day Safari offer the perfect opportunity to experience the thrill of spotting Africa’s wildlife in their natural habitat. The reserve is home to Africa’s Big Five as well a pride of self-sustaining and free roaming White Lion, hippo, hyena, cheetah, giraffes, various antelope and more than 300 bird species. Feel the heartbeat of nature as you explore the reserve in custom land rovers with a guide's expertise to teach you everything you ever wanted to know about these animals.

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