Addo Elephant Park day tour from Port Elizabeth: 600+ elephants

Over 600 elephants in one park, closer than you'd expect

A six-hour day tour from Port Elizabeth to Addo Elephant National Park with hotel pickup, a trained guide and light lunch. The park holds more than 600 African elephants, the most relaxed in South Africa, plus lions, buffalo, black rhino, antelope, zebra and prolific birdlife across multiple biomes. Your guide explains the landscape and wildlife as you drive through the reserve.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wildlife tour in Addo Elephant Park

• Collect travelers from doorstep
• Travel towards Addo Elephant National Park
• Guide explains historical significance en route
• Observe African Elephants and wildlife
• Look out for Buffalo, Lions, and Rhinos

The experience

Hotel pickup starts the day, and the drive to Addo takes up part of the six hours. Once inside the park, the guide navigates the reserve roads looking for elephants and other wildlife. Addo is the third largest national park in South Africa, and the elephants here are known for allowing close viewing. They're calmer than elephant populations elsewhere in the country. Beyond the elephants, you'll have chances to spot the Big Five, plus buffalo, spotted hyena, zebra, warthog and numerous bird species across grassland, forest and other habitats.

The guide points out areas of interest along the route and explains the historical significance of what you pass. Light lunch is included during the day. Remaining time after wildlife viewing covers the return journey to Port Elizabeth.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Port Elizabeth.
• six-hour guided tour with a trained guide fluent in English.
• entry to Addo Elephant National Park.
• light lunch during the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (10 to 87 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transport

Operated by sa wild escapes

Is this one for you?The tour is led in English, so you'll follow the guide's commentary on wildlife and landscape without translation. All fitness levels are welcome, and the pace is set by the guide's driving route through the park rather than walking distances.

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Top questions

How many elephants live in Addo Elephant National Park?

Addo Elephant National Park is home to over 600 African elephants, the largest population of the most docile elephants in South Africa's national parks, which means they often allow close viewing opportunities.

What other wildlife can I see besides elephants at Addo?

Addo offers sightings of the Big Five, buffalo, spotted hyena, black rhino, zebra, warthog and a multitude of bird species across the park's multiple biomes.

Is the tour suitable if I have mobility concerns?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well.

What's included in the day tour price?

Hotel pickup from Port Elizabeth, the services of a trained English-speaking guide, park access and light lunch are all included in the tour.