South Africa · GAME DRIVES IN PORT ELIZABETH & ADDO
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 game drives in Port Elizabeth & Addo worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Half-day safari from Port Elizabeth Harbor into Schotia Private Game Reserve, chasing the Big 5 in an open vehicle with snacks included.
“Norman the Tourguide did a phantastic job . All the best for him , he is such a friendly guy , and he knows a lot about the animals in the Park . Thank You very much .”
A half-day Schotia Safari from Gqeberha for Big Five chances, open 4x4 game drives, and guide-led wildlife spotting near Addo.
A 2-hour guided game drive in Kragga Kamma Game Park near Port Elizabeth, with great wildlife value, open-vehicle sightings, and photo time.
“Up close to animals and very knowledgeable guide. A full two hour tour. Saw giraffs, rhinos, lions, buffalo, etc.”
Half-day Schotia Big Five safari from Port Elizabeth in an open 4x4, targeting lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffalo, plus hippos.
“An action packed day without any hassle or problems delivered by a driver bursting with information and a polite gentleman”
5-hour Schotia safari near Port Elizabeth for Big Five sightings, open-vehicle guiding, conservation lessons, and easy scenic pickup.
Half-day safari at Pumba Private Game Reserve: white lions, antelope and more, plus welcome drink, lunch, and a 2.5-hour drive.
“Very nice experience, great guide, excellent game viewing and wonderful lunch. Staff were friendly and verg helpful also.”
A 7-hour Addo Elephant National Park game drive with a small-group guide, plus an inside-the-park braai lunch and snacks.
“We had an amazing trip with Donald as our safari guide. We have seen 2 of the big 5 and Donald put all his effort in finding a lion, but unfortunately we did not see one. The park is extremely large which makes it difficult to find the entire big 5. In the afternoon we had a delightful braai with a Savanna cider. It was really delicious. We would definitely book again, great safari!”
Big Five safari day trip from Port Elizabeth into Schotia Private Game Reserve near Addo, with port pickup, snacks, and expert guiding.
“A fabulous tour with Elaine from Sunday River Tours. She collected us from the ship and took us to Scotia where we changed to the open safari vehicle. A great safari area. We saw the Big5 (minus leopard). Enjoyed a good lunch too. ElainRead more”
Schotia Private Game Reserve safari near Addo: open-air drives, Big 5 chances, ranger stories, and snacks, from Port Elizabeth in 5 hours.
“An absolutely unique experience! Our safari with another provider was unfortunately cancelled the evening before. Thentic Tours & Travel made everything possible and managed to include us on their tour the very next day. We were picked up directly at the cruise terminal and safely dropped off there again after the tour, which was very convenient. The safari in Schotia Game Reserve was fantastic. Our guide was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable, explained a lot and was very open-minded – he even spoke a few words of German. We saw lions, rhinos, hippos, elephants and many other animals. Drinks and snacks were provided during the break. Highly recommended – a…”
Kragga Kamma game drive plus Algoa Bay beaches and Cape Recife lighthouse entry, with guide, binoculars, and pickup in Port Elizabeth.
“The tour guide and of course the animals. Kyle was professional from start to finish ..nothing was too much trouble. We went at our own pace and never felt rushed. We saw lots of animals up close. The beaches were amazing. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting on a cruise ship as we were picked up and dropped off at the ship.”
Full-day Big Five safari from Port Elizabeth to Addo and Schotia in the Eastern Cape, with guided 4x4 drives, lunch, and small groups.
“Het was gewoon fantastisch van ‘t begin tot het einde. We hebben zoveel dieren gezien. Hij weet zoveel te vertellen over alle dieren en weet als geen ander waar ze te vinden. Echt een geweldige dag gehad.”
Close-up game viewing at malaria-free Schotia Safaris, with a picnic and braai lunch in a small group.
Private 8-hour Addo game drive with elephants and Big Five chances, meals included, plus an Algoa Bay wildlife look.
7-hour Schotia Big 5 safari and giraffe walk from Port Elizabeth, with BBQ lunch and open-vehicle game drive in malaria-free Eastern Cape.
“An hour’s drive from the ship to Schotia with Ruag our very competent driver. The roads were steep and deeply rutted at times but Ruag was more than capable of handling the terrain. He was also excellent at spotting the animals and was very informative. We saw many species of animal, though on the day, they were few in number and not very close. We still managed to see a great many and thoroughly enjoyed our day. Thank you Ruag for your kindness, professionalism and expertise.”
Schotia open safari game drive in Port Elizabeth with Big 5 sightings, dinner included, and night wildlife odds in a small group.
“Walter was very good with his communications, was on time to pick us up, and went beyond our time to make sure we saw as much as possible. He is very knowledgeable about Addo, it's history and animals, and is also very entertaining. Our only advice is to make sure vehicle windows are cleaned and work properly before each tour.”
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