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Addo Elephant National Park Full-Day Safari
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Over 600 elephants in one park — Africa's densest elephant population

Addo Elephant National Park Full-Day Safari

9 hoursMax 10 guestsEnglish, AfrikaansFree cancellation up to 24 hours beforeBestseller
4.9(616 reviews)
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Small Group & Private Options
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Booked 6 times in the last 5 hoursOnly 3 spots left today
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Small Group Tour

Max 10 guests

Private Tour

Own guide & vehicle

Luxury Custom

Tailored to you

Addo Elephant National Park is home to over 600 elephants — the densest population in Africa — plus lions, buffalo, leopard, black rhino, great white sharks, and Southern Right whales, making it the world's only Big 7 destination. Just 72km from Port Elizabeth, this malaria-free park offers incredible wildlife encounters. Your expert ranger navigates the open vehicle through diverse terrain from dense valley bushveld to open grasslands. Watch elephant herds at watering holes, track black rhino through the bush, and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch under ancient trees.

Tour Highlights

600+ elephants — densest population in Africa
Big 7 park (land + marine)
Open-vehicle game drive
Expert ranger with tracking skills
Hapoor Dam elephant viewing
Black rhino territory
Malaria-free safari
Bush picnic lunch

Interactive Route Map

Click markers to see stop details. Route is approximate and may vary.

Your Day, Stop by Stop

A cinematic journey through Cape Town's most iconic landmarks

1
07:00

Hotel Pickup

15 min

Collection from your Port Elizabeth hotel

2
08:15

Enter Addo

15 min

Gate entry and transfer to open vehicle

3
08:30

Morning Game Drive

180 min

Track elephants, rhino, buffalo through the park

4
11:30

Bush Picnic

45 min

Gourmet picnic at a scenic rest spot

5
12:15

Afternoon Drive

120 min

Visit Hapoor Dam — elephants gather in large herds

6
14:15

Exit Park

15 min

Depart Addo

7
15:30

Hotel Drop-off

0 min

Return to Port Elizabeth

What's Included

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup & drop-off (Port Elizabeth)
  • Open safari vehicle
  • Expert ranger/guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Bush picnic lunch
  • Binoculars
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses

Why Book Direct With Us?

Best prices guaranteed — no booking fees or markups
Direct contact with your tour guide
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Personal service & flexible customization
Choose small group, private, or luxury custom
11,000+ five-star reviews across all platforms
Booked 6 times today
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$145/ person
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4.8(616)
Duration9 hours
Group SizeMax 10
Start Time07:00
LanguagesEnglish, Afrikaans
Difficultyeasy
Only 3 spots left for tomorrow
Port Elizabeth
Summer Season
22–28°C
Warm & windy

Typical conditions · Plan your visit accordingly

Best Time to Go

Jan
Feb
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Nov
Dec

Dry months (May-Nov) are best — elephants gather at water sources in large herds.

What to Bring

  • Binoculars
  • Camera with zoom
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Warm layer for early morning

Insider Tips

  • Hapoor Dam is the park's best elephant gathering spot — patience is rewarded
  • Addo is one of very few places to see flightless dung beetles — a unique endemic species

Meeting Point

Hotel pickup in Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha

Ready for an unforgettable Cape Town experience?

Book direct for the best price — no middlemen, no booking fees, just personal service. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.