The 15 Best Tours in Addo

1.5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari

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

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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2.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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3.Addo National Park: Guided Half-Day Safari

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

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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4.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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5.2-Day Addo Elephant Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 46 reviews · 2 days · from $597

Spend two days with an English-speaking guide in Greater Addo, combining a full-day elephant safari, Sundays River cruise, dune tour, and giraffe tracking on foot. Guides such as John, Sidwell, and Riccardo have led past departures. Pickup covers Port Elizabeth, Addo, Bluewater Bay, and Colchester, with one night in 4-star accommodation.

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6.Addo Elephant National Park: Guided Half-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 27 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

From Chrislin African Lodge, join a small-group, four-hour Addo safari in an open vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Look for elephants, zebras, lions, and native plants while hearing about local history and culture. Gibson is one named guide praised for his humor and sharp animal spotting. Snacks, drinks, and lodge transfers are included, but the R580 park fee is extra.

“Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear you had a top-notch safari experience.”

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7.Garden Route and Addo Elephant National Park: 5-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 5 days · from $793

Travel from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth with an English-speaking guide such as Christine, Mark, or Marc. You will canoe through Wilderness forest, taste wine, visit an ostrich farm, hike Tsitsikamma, and search for elephants in Addo. Accommodation ranges from backpacker rooms to guesthouses, with groups limited to 12.

“Heel erg genoten van alle ingrediënten van deze reis. Christine was onze gids, een heel energieke en vriendelijke, gezellige dame! Veel afwisseling in de reis, en op elke plek goede tips. De hostels waren super, we hadden 1 persoonskamers, kan in Europa als hotelkamers doorgaan. Heerlijk gegeten ook in alle hostels. Fijne groep van 10 personen uit 4 continenten! Qua organisatie en communicatie vooraf ook dikke 10! De avond voor de tour startte onze gids een app groep. Daardoor was de communicatie bij het ophalen ook erg goed. Kortom: een aanrader!! Zou zo weer meegaan!!”

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8.Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park: Zip Line and Giant Swing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 1 hour · from $30

At Adrenalin Addo, you cross the Sundays River by raft, ride up through indigenous bush, then launch from a 70-meter tower on twin 500-meter cables. Finish with an 18-meter giant swing. The one-hour activity runs in English and includes all safety gear.

“Zip line was a bit slow Working against wind Giant swing was awesome”

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9.Addo Elephant National Park Game Drive Day Tour With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 7 hours · from $236

You’ll spend seven hours exploring Addo Elephant National Park in a small group of up to three people, with pickup from Port Elizabeth, Addo, or nearby areas. Expect a closed Jeep or SUV, elephant sightings, wildlife stops, an English-speaking guide such as Thabo, Donald, or Chen, refreshments, and a fire-cooked braai lunch when weather allows.

“The communication before the Safari was great and professional. The tour itself was 100% worth both money and time. The guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. At the end I was driven back home to port Elizabeth. Great day.”

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10.Addo National Park: Full-Day Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 9 hours · from $140Top rated

Spend nine hours exploring Addo National Park in a comfortable closed Toyota Land Cruiser. Your English-speaking guide searches for wildlife across the northern and southern viewing areas, with the Colchester section included. Guides such as Steven, Stephen, and Donald are known for sharp animal spotting and relaxed explanations. A South African braai, garden salad, snacks, and drinks are included.

“Stephen was a very pleasant guide. We did the whole day tour with him and would recommend it to anyone!! We almost had a private tour with him as there was just another couple with us. Stephen explained everything very well and made a stop whenever we wanted. For Lunch he cooked us a delicious meal! :)”

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11.Addo Elephant National Park: Half Day Private Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 5 hours

Join Rovers Private Addo Safaris for a five-hour private drive through Addo Elephant National Park. Your guide, including the highly praised Leilani, collects you in Addo, shares the park’s wildlife and plant life, and helps track elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo, zebra, and more. Families receive children’s activity packs and car seats.

“The tour was an unforgettable experience. Leilani, our guide was very friendly and has an immense knowledge about the park and all its animals. I would totally recommend this private tour!”

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12.Addo Elephant National Park: Full-Day Safari Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 reviews · 9 hours · from $147

Spend nine hours in an open safari vehicle from Chrislin African Lodge, exploring Addo and possibly a nearby private reserve. Guides such as Wesley, Donald, and Harry share animal facts and local history, while a braai lunch includes grilled chicken, kudu sausage, drinks, and snacks. Expect strong Big Five potential, but confirm how much time is planned inside Addo itself.

“Everything was perfect and we very much enjoyed our tour with Wesley. He has so much knowledge about the animals, which is amazing. He is extremely friendly, has a a great sense of humor and his heart on the right side! He never gave up showimg us all these incredible animals but he was always concerned that we do not disturb the animals in their environment. And he makes delicious meals! Thank you very much for an incredible day!!!!”

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13.Adrenalin Addo Adventure Park: Superman Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $29Best value

At Adrenalin Addo, you’ll cross the Sundays River, walk about 500 meters through indigenous bush, then launch face-forward on one of only two Superman-style ziplines in South Africa. The automated braking system keeps your hands free. Allow an hour, wear outdoor clothing, and note the 110 kg maximum and 1.5-meter minimum height.

“I really enjoyed the activity, you can do the nog swing as well as the zip line. It's not that high that you should be scared. Just make sure you dressed comfy as there is a 500m hike up the mountain lol”

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14.Addo Safari Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 9 hours · from $236

Meet guide Marilyn at A Taste of Africa in Colchester for a full-day Addo safari in an air-conditioned vehicle. Look for elephants, rhinos, lions, buffalo, leopards, birds, and more, while learning about local wildlife and history. A braai lunch, snacks, drinks, large windows, and USB charging are included. The park entrance fee is extra.

“We had an awesome day with our guide Marilyn. She gave us a lot of information and found a lot of animals. Even other guides asked her about locations of specific animals.”

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15.Addo Elephant National Park Private Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 9 hours · from $280

Join Zasendle Adventures for a private, nine-hour Addo safari with pickup in Port Elizabeth, Colchester, or the Addo area. Your English-speaking guide, often Riaan or Toni, takes you from thick southern bush to northern plains and waterholes. Lunch, park fees, transfers, tea, coffee, and bottled water are included.

“Wir hatten einen unglaublich schönen Tag mit Riaan. Wir wurden an der Unterkunft abgeholt und fuhren in einem klimatischen Fahrzeug aus dem Wir die ganze Zeit eine gute Sicht hatten. Riaan hat uns spannende Informationen über die Tiere und den Addo Elephant Park. Er hat uns viele Fragen beantwortet und ist gut auf uns eingegangen. Riaan hat Fotos gemacht, welche er uns kostenlos über WhatsApp geschickt hat. Er hat ein tolles Auge für die Tiere und die Fotos. unglaubliche Erinnerungen werden bleiben an einen unvergesslichen Tag. Am Ende hat er uns sogar noch in ein privates Reserve gebracht, indem wir ganz nah fünf Giraffen mit Baby beobachten konnten. Mittags gab…”

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