Port Elizabeth & Kragga Kamma Wildlife Safari Tour

Cape Recife's penguins, a Big Five safari, and wildflowers in one day

A full-day guided tour of Port Elizabeth combines three reserves: Cape Recife Nature Reserve, where you see the historic lighthouse and African Jackass Penguin colony; Kragga Kamma Game Reserve, where a guided safari passes three of the Big Five and other wildlife; and Van Stadens Flower Reserve, known for indigenous flora. Entry fees, a light lunch, and bottled water are included. The tour runs seven hours with hotel or cruise port pickup.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Port Elizabeth and Nature Reserves

• Pickup and depart for Cape Recife
• Visit lighthouse and penguin colony
• Scenic coastal drive to Sacramento Canyon
• Guided safari at Kragga Kamma Game Reserve
• Enjoy light lunch at reserve restaurant
• Walk and explore Van Stadens Flower Reserve
• Return from Van Stadens Reserve

The experience

Cape Recife Nature Reserve opens the day with the historic lighthouse and a penguin colony on the coast. After that, a scenic drive along Port Elizabeth's shoreline passes Sacramento Canon on the way to Kragga Kamma Game Reserve, where you board a tour vehicle for a guided safari. The reserve holds three of the Big Five and plenty of other species. The guide navigates the terrain while you watch from the vehicle.

At Kragga Kamma, a light lunch and refreshments break the day before the final stop at Van Stadens Flower Reserve. There you walk at your own pace through the reserve to see the indigenous flowers and scenery. The tour returns you to your hotel or cruise port by late afternoon.

What’s included

• All entry fees and conservation fees.
• full-day guided safari through Kragga Kamma Game Reserve.
• light lunch at the reserve restaurant.
• bottled water, coffee and tea.
• hotel or cruise port pickup and return.

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 effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Zasendle Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docked at Port Elizabeth and want to see penguins, game, and wildflowers in one seven-hour loop with a guide: no need to coordinate multiple stops yourself.

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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 see at Kragga Kamma Game Reserve?

Kragga Kamma is home to three of the Big Five and many other species. A guide leads the safari by vehicle, so sightings depend on the day and the season, but the reserve is set up for wildlife viewing.

Is the penguin colony at Cape Recife something I walk to, or do I see it from a distance?

Cape Recife Nature Reserve includes a visit to the African Jackass Penguin colony as part of the stop. The exact viewing setup depends on the reserve's layout and current conditions on the day.

How much walking is involved at Van Stadens Flower Reserve?

Van Stadens Flower Reserve is explored on foot at your own pace. The tour takes time to walk around and take in the flowers and scenery, but the pace is leisurely and suits most fitness levels.

Does the tour pick me up from my hotel or cruise ship?

Pickup is included from your Port Elizabeth hotel or cruise port. Confirm your location when you book so the driver knows where to meet you.

What is included in the light lunch?

A light lunch is served at Kragga Kamma Game Reserve's restaurant. Bottled water, coffee and tea are also included throughout the day.