Private Addo Safari: Big 5 Game Drive with Lunch

Spend a full day tracking the Big 5 across Addo's vast expanse

A private guided safari at Addo Elephant National Park near Port Elizabeth combines morning and afternoon game drives in a closed minibus with a traditional South African braai lunch. Your guide provides live commentary on wildlife behavior and the park's biodiversity. Hotel pickup and park entry are included. The full day runs about 9 hours with travel time built in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day safari and traditional BBQ lunch

• Guided morning game drive
• Observe Big 5 wildlife
• Enjoy traditional braai lunch
• Afternoon game drive exploration

The experience

You're picked up from your accommodation and driven to Addo Elephant National Park, the third-largest national park in South Africa. The morning game drive starts in a closed minibus, moving through the park's varied terrain to track the Big 5 (lion, leopard, black rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo) in their natural habitat. Your guide shares information about animal behavior and the landscape's ecology as you move between viewing sites.

Midday you stop for a traditional braai (South African barbecue) lunch, then return to the park for an afternoon game drive. Addo is also home to the Big 7, a designation that includes the Southern right whale and Great white shark in the marine environment beyond the park's boundaries. The closed vehicle keeps you comfortable while maximizing sighting opportunities, and the guide's knowledge of where animals congregate at different times shapes where the day takes you.

Travel time to and from your accommodation is factored into the 9-hour duration. The tour runs at a pace set by wildlife sightings rather than a fixed schedule, so some days move between stops quickly and others linger at a single location. Children from age 3 are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available if needed.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your accommodation.
• entrance fees to Addo Elephant National Park.
• morning and afternoon game drives in a closed minibus.
• live guide in English.
• traditional braai lunch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

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

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Siya Elephant And Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?The full day and the closed vehicle mean you're not walking or entering the water, so the tour works for all fitness levels and ages from 3 up. The private arrangement lets your guide adjust the route and timing around what you want to see, rather than following a fixed itinerary with other groups.

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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 are the chances of seeing lions, leopards and rhinos on the same day?

Addo is home to all five members of the Big 5, and sightings depend on animal movement and the season. Your guide knows the park's patterns and routes the drive to maximize encounters, but wildlife viewing is never guaranteed on any single day.

Is the minibus air-conditioned?

The tour uses a closed minibus, which protects you from the elements and allows the guide to control the interior environment. The vehicle is designed for game viewing comfort during long stretches in the park.

How much walking is involved in the safari?

The tour is conducted entirely from the vehicle. You remain seated during the game drives, so it suits all fitness levels and those who prefer to experience the park without leaving the minibus.

What time does the tour start and end?

The full day runs about 9 hours including travel to and from your accommodation and the lunch break. Your guide will confirm the exact pickup time when you book.

What's included in the traditional braai lunch?

A traditional South African barbecue lunch is prepared and served during the midday break. The meal is included in the tour price and eaten before the afternoon game drive resumes.