The 15 Best Addo Elephant Park Tours

1.Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 872 reviews · 9 hours · from $186Our pick

Explore Addo Elephant National Park for nine hours in a small group of up to 10, riding in an air-conditioned 4x4 with a window seat for every passenger. Guides such as John, Freddy, Sidwell, and King Elvis focus on animal spotting, park history, and good photo stops. Lunch, refreshments, park entry, and pickup are included.

“We can 100% recommend this tour to anyone! Our guide John was really knowledgeable and always knew the best spots to see a lot of the animals. The open safari car was spacious & comfortable and all of us were able to have a window seat. Whenever someone spotted an animal, John would immediately tell the driver to stop so we could take all the pictures we wanted. The little pre packed lunch was also delicious. All in all we felt in good hands at all times. Thanks again for the trip of a lifetime!”

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2.5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari – Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $575Top rated

Travel from Cape Town through Route 62, Oudtshoorn, Addo, Jeffreys Bay, Tsitsikamma, Knysna, and Wilderness. You’ll ride with an English-speaking guide, stay four nights, visit an ostrich farm and Cango Caves, and take an included Addo game drive. Optional extras include bungee jumping, ziplining, surfing, horseback riding, and a private-reserve safari.

“Such a great trip to experience Garden Route wildlife up close! Gerhardus was an amazing guide. He made sure we saw everything promised on the trip and was so helpful and fun. Yes, its a lot of driving but that's the only way you get to see and experience so many different things. I would highly recommend this adventure for anyone.”

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3.6-Day Garden Route & Addo South African Adventure from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · from $675

Travel in a small group of up to 12 with an Earthstompers guide from Cape Town to the Garden Route and Addo. Expect penguins, Cape Agulhas, wine, Cango Caves, canoeing, Tsitsikamma hikes, four included dinners and an Addo safari. Optional extras include whale watching, shark-cage trips, bungee jumping and skydiving.

“This comprehensive tour covered an amazing amount in six days including ancient caves, safaris in wildlife parks, canoeing along a river through wonderful scenery, and coastal walks among much else. Our Guide Ferne was brilliant. She managed the tour and the 12 people Read more”

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4.Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · from $147

Spend about nine hours exploring Addo Elephant National Park from Port Elizabeth in an air-conditioned 4x4 with a professional guide. Expect large elephant herds, buffalo, zebra, lions, warthogs, and more, plus lunch and hotel pickup. Guides such as John, Sidwell, Wanele, and Elvis are praised for sharp animal spotting and clear local insight.

“Excellent safari and the driver was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended and would use this tour company again”

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5.5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 221 reviews · 5 days · from $675

Travel from Cape Town in a small group of up to 13 with an English-speaking guide such as Isaac, Uriel, TK, or Denver. Expect four nights of accommodation, Cango Caves, Route 62 wine tasting, Addo wildlife, Tsitsikamma, Knysna, and a 4x4 safari at Botlierskop. The route covers about 1,900 km, so the days are full and the van time is real.

“The Garden Route trip was exceptional from start to finish. When unexpected rain hit on the first day, Uriel reorganized the schedule professionally and ensured we made the most of our time. His ability to adapt was impressive. We saw an incredible variety of animals at different safari locations, exceeding expectations. The program was well structured, varied, and thoughtfully planned. Uriel shared extensive, meaningful insights about the region, wildlife, and culture, adding real depth to the experience. His consistently positive attitude created a great group atmosphere, and he managed different personalities effortlessly. I could not imagine a better guide. The price-performance ratio wa...”

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6.Addo Elephant Full Day Safari with a Traditional South African Braai (BBQ) Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $172

Join a small group of up to nine for morning and afternoon game drives in Addo Elephant National Park. Guides such as Stephen, Siya, and Eddie are praised for spotting animals and explaining their behavior. The day includes park fees, refreshments, and a cooked braai with meat, salads, rooster brood, beer, wine, and vegetarian options by request.

“Our guide was knowledgeable about the area, knew where the lions were, gave us plenty of great photo opportunities, and cooked a mean braai! Thanks for your efforts! I would recommend this tour and go again!”

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7.Addo Elephant Park All-Inclusive Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 199 reviews · 8 hours · from $176

Join Into Tours for an eight-hour Addo Elephant Park safari from Port Elizabeth. Your English-speaking guide collects you from your hotel, airport, or harbour, then leads morning and afternoon game drives in a closed, air-conditioned vehicle. Expect elephants, zebras, antelope, birds, and possibly other Big Five animals, plus lunch in the park.

“Perfect day, vehicle and guide. Godwin went out of his way to ensure we all had good view and understanding of numerous animals encountered. One of the best national park experience we have enjoyed in south Africa. Thanks so much Godwin.”

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8.Addo National Park: Guided Half-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 175 reviews · 4 hours · from $81Best value

Spend four hours exploring Addo Elephant National Park’s northern Big 5 area in a closed Toyota Land Cruiser with a small group of up to 10. Guides such as Steven, Donald, and Stevie share wildlife knowledge, local stories, and photo tips. Drinks and snacks are included, with optional pickup from Addo village.

“An unforgettable safari! We had the most amazing experience, seeing a wide variety of animals in their natural habitat and even witnessing lions on the hunt. Our guide, Stevie, was absolutely fantastic. It’s clear he truly loves his work, and he made the entire journey even more special with his fascinating stories and insights. If we ever go on safari again, we will definitely choose this company!”

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9.Garden Route and Addo Elephant Park 6-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 175 reviews · 6 days · from $852

Travel from Cape Town to Addo in a small group of up to 12, stopping at Hermanus, Cape Agulhas, Oudtshoorn, Wilderness, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, and Mossel Bay. You will canoe, hike, taste wine, tour an ostrich farm, visit the Cango Caves, and search for elephants and lions with an English-speaking guide such as Gareth, Christine, or Marc.

“It is amazing and unforgettable experience! I am very grateful to our guide Gareth for showing South Africa from different sides, solving all our difficulties and for his sense of humor :) It was very exciting and fun. 6 days of the tour flew by unnoticed. We had a great group, I am glad to know everyone and hope once to meet again! As to say about locations and accommodations, they were different, but each place had its own features and atmosphere, somewhere was more comfort, somewhere was less comfort but more authenticity and nature. It is worth noting that you can choose the level of accommodation and activities (bungee…”

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10.Addo Elephant Park Shore Excursion with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 141 reviews · from $164

Meet your Into Tours guide at Port Elizabeth cruise terminal for a full-day Addo safari in an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll enter through Mathloweni Gate, search for the Big Five, eat a fire-cooked braai lunch at a cultural lapa, and explore Addo’s northern section. Guides such as Nina and Gary are praised for attentive, family-friendly service.

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11.5-Day Garden Route & Addo Adventure from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $641

Travel from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth with an English-speaking guide and up to 12 people. Visit Cape Agulhas, see African penguins, taste Route 62 wine, canoe and hike in Wilderness, walk Tsitsikamma’s suspension bridge, and finish with an Addo Elephant National Park game drive. Guides may include Christine, Wendy, Gareth, or Terri.

“Our guide Christine was superb Accomondation and food was very good. I havent been in backpackers hotels for 25 years, but in future I will go. Route was nice and I can really recomend this tour operator.”

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12.Addo Elephant National Park Full Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $169

Spend about nine hours exploring Addo Elephant National Park from Port Elizabeth with guides such as Joel, Allan, or Stafford. Search for elephants, lions, black rhinos, zebras, buffalo, and other wildlife, then enjoy tea, coffee, and a freshly prepared South African braai with vegetarian and vegan options.

“Fantastic experience and wonderful day. Wz have been able to see 3 of the big fives, hundreds of animals including baby elephants. Joel and Loreen are so nuce and organized an incredible barbecue for lunch. Allan, the guide during the day was also great in his explanation and lustening.”

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13.Addo Elephant National Park from Port Elizabeth – FD01

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $155

Travel from Port Elizabeth to Addo Elephant National Park for a full-day guided safari in a group of no more than eight. Your guide may be Anthony, Mervyn, Graeme, Andrew, or Alan. Expect elephants, zebra, kudu, warthogs, birds, and the chance of lions and buffalo, with park admission and refreshments included.

“Saw everything you could want to see. Guide was great and organisation was spot on. A really fantastic day”

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14.Addo Elephant National Park Full Day Safari with Braai Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 77 reviews · 9 hours · from $208

Join Joel, Brian, or another African Sightings guide for a nine-hour Addo safari from Port Elizabeth. Travel in a small group, search for elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo, and more, then enjoy a sit-down braai with meat, salads, drinks, and vegetarian options.

“ein wunderschöner Tag mit vielen Tieren, gutem Essen u. Trinken. Kann ich nur empfehlen. Die Abholung am Hafen hätte besser sein können, da viele Personen die Wagen nicht gleich gefunden haben.”

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15.5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $782

Travel in a small group of up to 13 from Cape Town through Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, Addo, Hermanus, and a private game reserve. Expect Cango Caves, an ostrich farm, canoeing opportunities, two safari drives, optional Bloukrans bungee jumping, and guides such as Benjamin and Von. Addo and Cango entry fees cost extra.

“It’s a experience for life, bok bus tour is the best company and specially Benjamin is the best tour leider of the world. It was al worth it ! Mitchell”

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