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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant 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

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.

Can children join this game drive?

Children from age 6 are welcome on the tour; specialized infant seats are available for younger children traveling with adults.

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.