Half-Day Port Elizabeth & Kragga Kamma Game Reserve Tour

Watch African Jackass Penguins, then hunt the Big 5 in one morning

A half-day tour of Port Elizabeth combines coastal sightseeing with a guided safari at Kragga Kamma Game Reserve. You start at Cape Recife Nature Reserve to see penguins and the lighthouse, then drive the Port Elizabeth coastline before entering the reserve for a game drive where you observe three of the Big 5 and other wildlife, finishing with a light lunch at the reserve restaurant. Entry fees, the vehicle, guide and lunch stop are all included. Children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Port Elizabeth and Kragga Kamma Reserve

• Visit Cape Recife Nature Reserve
• See lighthouse and African Jackass Penguins
• Enjoy Port Elizabeth coastline scenery
• Drive along coastline to Kragga Kamma Reserve
• Observe Big 5 and other wildlife
• Take game drive in Kragga Kamma Reserve
• Have light lunch at reserve restaurant

The experience

Five hours gets you from the Port Elizabeth waterfront to the interior of Kragga Kamma Game Reserve. The tour opens at Cape Recife Nature Reserve, where you stop at the lighthouse and watch African Jackass Penguins in their natural habitat against the backdrop of the Port Elizabeth coastline. From there, the route follows the shore eastward, a scenic drive that frames the city's geography before turning inland toward the reserve.

At Kragga Kamma, a guide leads the game drive through the reserve where three of the Big 5 species live alongside zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and other animals. The safari happens by vehicle, so you observe from a seat rather than on foot. After the drive, you stop at the reserve restaurant for a light lunch around 1 p.m. The meal is optional and costs extra if you choose it. The tour is built for cruise passengers with limited time in port, and pickup is included in the booking.

An air-conditioned vehicle carries the group, and a live English-speaking guide narrates both the coastal section and the game drive. The pace is steady rather than rushed, though five hours means you move between stops without lingering. Children from age 3 travel at the same rate as adults, and the itinerary suits all fitness levels, though the game drive involves sitting for an extended period.

What’s included

• Entry to Cape Recife Nature Reserve and Kragga Kamma Game Reserve.
• conservation fees.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
• guided safari with a live English-speaking guide.
• the lunch stop at the reserve restaurant (food and drink ordered separately at your own cost).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

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

GroupUp to 20 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 45 pickup points.

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 problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Zasendle Adventures

Is this one for you?Small groups and cruise passengers with a morning or early afternoon free: the five-hour window fits a port day without eating into evening plans, and the mix of coastal scenery and wildlife means you see two sides of the region in one outing.

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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.

What wildlife will I actually see at Kragga Kamma Game Reserve?

Kragga Kamma is home to three of the Big 5 species (lion, elephant and buffalo) plus zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and other animals. The guide points them out during the game drive, though sightings depend on where the animals are on the day you visit.

Is lunch included, or do I pay extra?

A light lunch at the reserve restaurant around 1 p.m. is optional and costs extra. It is not part of the tour price. You can skip it or order from the menu if you choose to eat.

What happens at Cape Recife before we head to the game reserve?

Cape Recife Nature Reserve is the first stop, where you visit the lighthouse and watch African Jackass Penguins along the Port Elizabeth coastline. This sets up the coastal geography before the drive inland to Kragga Kamma.

Will I need to walk much, or is most of the tour by vehicle?

The game drive is entirely by air-conditioned vehicle, and the Cape Recife stop involves minimal walking. The tour suits all fitness levels and is accessible for families with young children from age 3 onward.