Addo Elephant National Park game drive from Port Elizabeth

700 elephants, lions, buffalo, zebra and more in one reserve

A full-day game drive through Addo Elephant National Park departing from Port Elizabeth, with a professional guide, air-conditioned vehicle and park entry included. The reserve holds over 700 free-roaming elephants alongside lions, buffalo, leopard, rhino and dozens of other species. Pickup is arranged from your hotel. Children from age 6 are welcome, and the tour runs 10 hours with bottled water and tea or coffee provided throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Game drive in Addo Elephant Park

• Join tour with minimum two persons
• Enjoy game drive in Addo Elephant Park
• See elephants, lions, buffalo, and more

The experience

Addo Elephant National Park sits about an hour from Port Elizabeth and operates as a malaria-free reserve, which means the wildlife viewing comes without the health precautions many African parks require. The park's 700-plus elephants are the draw, but the landscape holds lions, buffalo, leopard, rhino, zebra, kudu, warthog and ostrich in the same day. A professional guide leads the game drive in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the route follows the park's roads at the pace wildlife allows: some stops last minutes, others stretch longer depending on what moves into view.

The 10-hour tour includes hotel pickup from Port Elizabeth, park entry and conservation fees, bottled water, and tea or coffee. Vehicle type cannot be guaranteed in advance. The operator allocates seats on a first-come, first-served basis, though 4x4 Landcruisers are assigned when available. A minimum of two people is required to run the tour. Single travelers are welcome but a supplement applies. Children from age 6 can join, and specialized infant seats are available for younger children traveling with the group.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Port Elizabeth.
• park entry and conservation fees.
• professional guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• tea and coffee.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Alan Tours

Is this one for you?The 10-hour commitment means you leave early and return mid-afternoon, which works for a full day of wildlife viewing but rules out combining it with other Port Elizabeth activities. Book this if you want the Big Five and a full reserve in one departure, and you're comfortable with a long vehicle day to make it happen.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

How many elephants live in Addo Elephant National Park?

Addo Elephant National Park is home to more than 700 free-roaming elephants, making it one of the largest elephant populations in a single reserve in South Africa.

What other wildlife will I see besides elephants?

The park holds the Big Five (lion, buffalo, leopard, rhino and elephant) plus zebra, kudu, warthog, ostrich, eland, antelope and numerous bird species across the reserve.

Is malaria a concern in Addo Elephant National Park?

Addo Elephant National Park is malaria-free, so you don't need antimalarial medication or precautions for this game drive.

What's included in the 10-hour tour price?

Hotel pickup from Port Elizabeth, park entry and conservation fees, an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional guide, bottled water, and tea or coffee are all included. Lunch is not.

Will I definitely ride in a 4x4 vehicle?

The operator assigns seats on a first-come, first-served basis and aims to allocate 4x4 Landcruisers to these tours, but a specific vehicle type cannot be guaranteed at booking.