Addo Elephant Day Safari – Shore Excursion from Port Elizabeth

Name: Addo Elephant Day Safari – Shore Excursion from Port Elizabeth
Price: 2850 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.75 (61 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience South Africa’s third-largest malaria-free national park on a relaxed small-group safari designed exclusively for cruise passengers. With direct harbour pickup and drop-off perfectly timed to your ship’s schedule, travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned closed vehicle with an experienced local guide who brings Addo Elephant National Park to life with fascinating insights into wildlife, and its unique ecosystems. Spot elephants, lions, zebras, antelope, and abundant birdlife while exploring varied terrain, from dense bush and open plains to scenic lookout points with views of dunes and coastline.

Enjoy stops at the visitor centre and curio shop, and a relaxed lunch at a nearby restaurant (own account). Prepaid park entrance fees let you skip queues and maximise your safari time.

This stress-free, well-paced small-group safari is perfect for cruise passengers seeking comfort, expert guiding, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and breathtaking landscapes.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

The Campanile

As you travel, you’ll pass the impressive Campanile, a landmark at the entrance to the railway station and docks on Strand Street. This iconic tower commemorates the arrival of the 1820 British Settlers in Port Elizabeth and features striking Italian architecture, making a lasting impression on the cityscape.

Admission Not Applicable

Addo Elephant National Park

Meet your Into Tours guide at the Port Elizabeth cruise ship parking area at 8:50 AM, welcomed with a sign and brief orientation. Depart shortly after 9:00 AM, aligned with your ship’s schedule, and travel 35 minutes to Matholweni Gate. No queues—entrance fees are prepaid. Enjoy a fun, educational safari in a comfortable, air-conditioned closed vehicle with a passionate guide sharing stories about the park’s wildlife, history, and conservation. Drive along gravel roads and winding loops, stopping frequently to photograph animals at watering holes, and abundant birdlife. Explore dense bush, open plains, rolling hills, and coastal dunes, with occasional restroom breaks. Stop midday at the main camp for lunch (own account) and browse the curio shop and visitor centre. Return to the park for further exploration before exiting south and heading back to the cruise ship terminal. This 8-hour small-group safari offers a personalised, immersive, and stress-free wildlife adventure.

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Bottled water

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Addo Elephant Day Safari – Shore Excursion from Port Elizabeth

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Reviews

4.75

61 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Tour to many elephants
Armin A,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a tour very well planned by the guide, everything was quiet, there was no stress whatsoever. We received a lot of information and could look at the animals without risk. In any case, a recommendation.
Fantastic day out
Janet T,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our driver Jonathan was very good. Very informative. We managed to see 3 of the big 5 and plenty of other wildlife as well. Jonathan made sure we had plenty of opportunities to photograph all the animals we saw, even turning around so people on both sides of the vehicle had good views.
Great!
uwemG4677VU,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Were there by ship and easily saved half. Everything worked out and a great day with countless elephants up close! Friendly staff and friendly staff
King Elvis was KING
dianabQ6585CL,,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great time with King Elvis what a (hoot) very knowledgeable of all the animals. The lunch was awesome. The photo ops were every where all day.
Superb day
H5847KYsylviet,,Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Choose Into Tours, our guide was great, he does everything to make you have a good day, he knows very well the Park and the places to stop to see as much and as well as possible. In small groups, everyone can see, and the schedule was managed perfectly.
Outstanding park, tour, and lunch! But….
878brianf,,Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
1. Terrific park! Many animals! Excellent tour guide! 2. Best lunch on an excursion we’ve ever had! But… 3. Vehicle was not conducive to good viewing. Cramped van, small windows. If you want a better viewing experience, check out a company with more ‘open’ vehicles. 4. Terrible plan to fill vans as we got off the ship. They set it up so that they had 10 specific people assigned per van, and a van didn’t leave until all 10 were on board. This, of course, was a complete failure, as 1 or 2 people who didn’t get on the customs line early held up the rest of the van. We waited about an hour until we and several other almost-full vans loudly complained. Only then did they start combining partially filled vans, and sending vans as they filled with people came off the ship. Overall an excellent tour, but this operator easily could have done better.
Impressive
jfk2002018,,Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gary was the best guide for the great tour😀I felt transported back to my childhood with Daktari.The size of the park makes the difference.
Plenty of elephants to see!
Christine M,,Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Very informative and enjoyable! Saw so many elephants! Also saw plenty of Wart hogs and Zebra. Driver had loud talk radio on in the van while driving us( in another language) - very annoying! He didn’t have much to say to or from the park, and when you’re in a new city, it would be nice to get this info.
Great experience
Murad A,,Mar 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Would be much more interesting had it been with open cabin jeep however in general was not bad by bus
WOW
Jet66953517576,,Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
After a quiet start where we saw a number of different animals including zebra, warthog and 2 solo elephants our guide Gary took us to a waterhole where the view can only be described as WOW! There were so many elephants there, some bathing in the water some out standing at the side and an adorable baby being fed. This was the first of a few waterholes where each seem to have more elephants than the last. At one there was a wonderful sight of the backs of a large family of elephants leaving that hole on their way to the next. A visit with so many memories, so many photos and so much fun.