Full-Day Addo Elephant Park & Giraffe Walk from Port Elizabeth

Big 5 in the morning, giraffes on foot in the afternoon

A full-day tour from Port Elizabeth combines wildlife viewing in Addo Elephant National Park, the third largest in South Africa, with a guided giraffe walk on a nearby private game reserve. The morning is spent driving through Addo spotting the Big 5 in their natural habitat. After a traditional South African braai lunch in the park, you walk on foot to view giraffes up close. Park entry, lunch, a live English-speaking guide, bottled water and tea are included. Pickup runs from your hotel or the cruise terminal at 8am for cruise passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Addo Elephant Park and Giraffe Walk

• Pickup from Port Elizabeth
• Drive 35 minutes to Addo Elephant Park
• Wildlife viewing in Addo Elephant Park
• Enjoy traditional South African Braai lunch
• Drive 15 minutes to Addo Afrique lodge
• Guided giraffe walk at private game reserve

The experience

The drive from Port Elizabeth takes 35 minutes to reach Addo Elephant National Park, where the morning unfolds as a guided safari through one of South Africa's largest protected areas. You travel by vehicle through the park spotting elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalo in their natural habitat: the Big 5 that define a complete African wildlife experience. The guide navigates the park roads and stops at vantage points, pointing out animals and explaining the ecosystem as the day moves through the reserve.

Lunch is a heartly traditional South African braai (BBQ) served in the heart of Addo Park itself, giving you time to rest and absorb what you've seen before the afternoon shift. Afterward, a 15-minute drive takes you to Addo Afrique, a private game lodge, where the second half of the day turns to foot. A guided giraffe walk lets you approach these animals on the ground at close range: a different kind of encounter than the vehicle-based safari of the morning, and one that changes how you see their scale and movement.

Pickup is included from your hotel in Port Elizabeth or, if you're arriving by ship, directly from the cruise terminal. The tour runs seven to eight hours total, and children from age 3 are welcome. Bottled water and tea are provided throughout the day alongside the lunch included in the price.

What’s included

• Park entry and conservation fees.
• a guided safari through Addo Elephant National Park.
• a traditional South African braai lunch served in the park.
• a guided giraffe walk on a private game reserve.
• bottled water and tea throughout the day.
• pickup from your Port Elizabeth hotel or cruise terminal.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 to 75 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Zasendle Adventures

Is this one for you?Small groups and cruise passengers benefit from the fixed 8am departure and the return timed to ship schedules, while the mix of vehicle safari and walking (morning Big 5 viewing followed by an afternoon giraffe encounter on foot) gives you two distinct ways of seeing African wildlife in a single day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Addo Elephant National Park from Port Elizabeth?

Addo Elephant National Park is 35 minutes' drive from Port Elizabeth. Pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal is included, and the journey to the park is the first leg of the full-day tour.

What animals can I expect to see in Addo Elephant National Park?

Addo is home to the Big 5 (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalo) all viewable during the morning safari portion of the tour as you travel through the park by vehicle with a guide.

What happens after lunch in the park?

After a traditional South African braai lunch in Addo, you travel 15 minutes to Addo Afrique private game lodge and embark on a guided giraffe walk, where you approach giraffes on foot for a close-up view.

Is this tour suitable for cruise passengers?

Yes. The tour is designed for cruise liners at port in Port Elizabeth, with pickup from the cruise terminal at 8am and a return timed to your ship's schedule, making it a full-day option without leaving the port area.

What is included in the tour price?

Park entry fees, conservation fees, a traditional braai lunch in Addo, bottled water, tea, and a guided safari with a live English-speaking guide are all included. Pickup from your hotel or cruise terminal is also part of the package.