Addo Elephant National Park Full-Day Safari
Duration
9 hours
Start
07:00
Group Size
Max 10
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Difficulty
Easy
At a Glance
Starts
Hotel pickup in Port Elizabeth...
Finishes
Back to Hotel
Stops
7 Locations
Guide
Live Expert Guide
“Full-day Big 7 safari at Addo Elephant National Park with open-vehicle game drive, expert ranger, and bush picnic.
About This Experience
Addo Elephant National Park is home to over 600 elephants — the densest population in Africa — plus lions, buffalo, leopard, black rhino, great white sharks, and Southern Right whales, making it the world's only Big 7 destination. Just 72km from Port Elizabeth, this malaria-free park offers incredible wildlife encounters. Your expert ranger navigates the open vehicle through diverse terrain from dense valley bushveld to open grasslands. Watch elephant herds at watering holes, track black rhino through the bush, and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch under ancient trees.
Starting from
Cape Town Door-to-Door
Complimentary pickup & drop-off included with every booking
Door-to-Door Collection
We collect guests from any hotel, guest house, Airbnb, or cruise ship terminal across the Cape Town metro area.
Within 8 km from Cape Town CBD
Up to 25 km from the city centre
Cape Town CBD · V&A Waterfront · Sea Point · Camps Bay · Green Point · Hout Bay · Stellenbosch
Safe Return Home
At the end of your adventure, we drop you back at your accommodation — the same place we collected you.
Your Journey, Stop by Stop
Every moment planned, every detail considered
Hotel Pickup
Collection from your Port Elizabeth hotel
Enter Addo
Gate entry and transfer to open vehicle
Stop 3Morning Game Drive
Track elephants, rhino, buffalo through the park
Stop 4Bush Picnic
Gourmet picnic at a scenic rest spot
Afternoon Drive
Visit Hapoor Dam — elephants gather in large herds
Exit Park
Depart Addo
Hotel Drop-off
Return to Port Elizabeth
Route Map
Route is approximate and may vary based on conditions.
What's Included
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (Port Elizabeth)
- Open safari vehicle
- Expert ranger/guide
- Park entrance fees
- Bush picnic lunch
- Binoculars
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
What to Bring
Know Before You Go
Confirmation
Instant confirmation. Show your voucher on mobile or print it out.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup in Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha
Start Time
Departs at 07:00. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Accessibility
Contact us for accessibility details.
Availability
Available daily, subject to weather. We recommend booking 2+ weeks ahead.
Insider Tips from Our Guides
Hapoor Dam is the park's best elephant gathering spot — patience is rewarded
Addo is one of very few places to see flightless dung beetles — a unique endemic species
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Book Direct With Us
Why Book With Us
Typical conditions · Plan your visit accordingly
Best Time to Go
Dry months (May-Nov) are best — elephants gather at water sources in large herds.
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup in Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha
Need Help Planning?
Our local Cape Town travel experts are available 7 days a week to help you plan the perfect itinerary, combine tours, or arrange private experiences.
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“Absolutely incredible experience! Our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate. The views were breathtaking and the whole day was perfectly organized. Best tour we've ever done in South Africa.”
James & Maria
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About Addo Elephant National Park Full-Day Safari
The Addo Elephant National Park Full-Day Safari is one of the most popular guided experiences in South Africa, operated by Gray Line South Africa — a Gray Line licensed tour operator based in Cape Town with over 11,000 verified five-star reviews across TripAdvisor, Viator, and GetYourGuide. This 9 hours experience takes you through 7 carefully curated stops, each selected to showcase the best of what this magnificent region has to offer. Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off is included from your accommodation in Cape Town.
Whether you're a first-time visitor to South Africa or a returning traveller seeking a deeper experience, our FGASA-certified local guides bring each location to life with expert commentary, insider knowledge, and a genuine passion for conservation and South African culture. All tours include English and Afrikaans commentary and small group sizes of maximum 10 guests for a personal, intimate experience.
Book directly with Gray Line South Africa for the best guaranteed price — no booking fees, no middlemen, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Secure your spot today and discover why travellers from around the world consistently rate this as one of Cape Town's must-do experiences.
Operated by Gray Line South Africa
Sightseeing Everywhere · Since 1910
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