The 15 Best Port Elizabeth Tours

1.Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 687 reviews · from $185Our pick

Meet Jake and the Raggy Charters crew at 8am for a four-hour catamaran cruise through Algoa Bay. You may see humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins, African penguins, seals, seabirds, and more, with a small group capped at 20 and a strong focus on marine conservation.

“Great tour. It was a really rainy day but the crew made it an enjoyable experience. We saw lots of dolphins as well as penguins. Highly recommend this tour for all.”

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2.Full-Day All Inclusive Safari with Traditional Braai Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 345 reviews · 9 hours · from $186

Join a small group of up to nine for morning and afternoon game drives in Addo Elephant National Park. Guides such as Stephen, Steve, and Mostaff track elephants, lions, rhino, buffalo, and more, with a South African braai, drinks, and park fees included.

“Our guide, Steven was great. Very informative and found a lot of wildlife for us. The lunch was very good. All in all a great day.”

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3.Schotia Game Reserve Safari with Port Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 263 reviews · 5 hours · from $233

From Port Elizabeth Harbor, ride to Schotia Private Game Reserve for a guided open-vehicle safari near Addo. Guides such as Norman, Donald, Marilyn, and Robert work hard to find lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hippos, and more. Snacks, drinks, park fees, and round-trip transport are 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 .”

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4.Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · from $147

Spend about nine hours exploring Addo Elephant National Park from Port Elizabeth in an air-conditioned 4x4, with park fees, lunch, hotel pickup, and a professional guide included. Guides such as John, Sidwell, Wanele, and Elvis are praised for spotting wildlife and explaining South Africa’s natural world.

“We went for my fiancé’s birthday and John was our guide - he was very friendly, punctual, knowledgeable, safe, and really worked hard to make sure we saw lots of animals!”

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5.Addo Elephant Full Day Safari with a Traditional South African Braai (BBQ) Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $172

You’ll spend a full day in Addo Elephant National Park with a small group of up to nine, guided by Steve, Stephen, Siya, or another Addo Game Drives guide. Two game drives, elephant-rich waterholes, a braai lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup make this a practical safari from Port Elizabeth.

“This full day guided safari in Addo Elephant Park was fabulous. We saw lots of elephants plus several other animals: Zebras; Buffalo; Kudu; Warthogs and even a Dungbeetle struggling to move it's ball of elephant do-do. The Braai at lunchtRead more”

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6.Addo Elephant Park Shore Excursion with BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 141 reviews · from $164

Meet your guide near the Port Elizabeth cruise terminal for a full-day Addo safari in a small group of up to 14. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, look for elephants, lions, and other wildlife, then enjoy a fire-cooked South African braai. Guides such as Nina and Gary tailor the day to families and ship schedules.

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7.River Cruise on the Sundays River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 112 reviews · 90 - 150 minutes · from $37

Cruise the Sundays River from Colchester with an English or Afrikaans-speaking guide. You’ll pass the Alexandria Coastal Dune field, watch birdlife, and stop to climb a high dune for bay views. Guides such as Adam and Rob have been praised for friendly local context. Bring drinks, snacks, sun protection, and a jacket.

“Very informative and enjoyed it so much. Rob was excellent as our guide”

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8.Addo Elephant National Park Full Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $169

Spend about nine hours in Addo with guides such as Joel, Alan, or Stafford, searching for elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras, and more. Transfers, park fees, binoculars, refreshments, and a South African braai lunch are included. Pickup is offered, and groups are kept small.

“Fantastic experience and wonderful day. Wz have been able to see 3 of the big fives, hundreds of animals including baby elephants. Joel and Loreen are so nuce and organized an incredible barbecue for lunch. Allan, the guide during the day was also great in his explanation and lustening.”

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9.Schotia Safaris: Best Wildlife Encounters in Port Elizabeth

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 89 reviews · 6 hours · from $227

Leave your cruise ship for a six-hour Schotia Private Game Reserve safari from Port Elizabeth. You ride in an open 4x4 with an English-speaking local guide, spend about four hours on game drive, and stop for snacks, drinks, and water.

“Mir ist klar, dass es in einem Reservat keine "normalen" Straßen gibt, dass es eben einfache Wege sind. Aber in diesem Reservat sind die Wege dermaßen stark ausgefahren, dass riesige Löcher und Fahrrillen entstanden sind. OK - das kommt vor. Aber wenn dann der Fahrer mit Vollgas in diese reinfährt, damit er auf der anderen Seite auch wieder rauskommt, dann passiert es leider mehrfach, dass es einen aus dem Sitz katapultiert und man mit dem Kopf gegen das Dach des Fahrzeuges knallt. Das hätte ich nun wirklich nicht gebraucht. Wir haben mit anderen Besuchern gesprochen, die die Safari in diesem Reservat über einen anderen Veranstalter gebucht hatten - die hatten…”

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10.Addo Elephant National Park from Port Elizabeth – FD01

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $155

Set out from Port Elizabeth at 7:30 am for a full-day Addo safari in an air-conditioned off-road vehicle. With up to eight people, guides such as Anthony, Alan, Mervyn, Graeme, and Andrew share the park’s wildlife stories while you look for elephants, lions, buffalo, zebra, kudu, ostrich, and warthogs.

“Thanks to Alan Tours, we were confident with this company from start to finish, and above all a big thank you to our guide ANTHONY, he is very passionate and really friendly, he was perfect throughout our day of excursion with him , we are FreRead more”

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11.Schotia Safaris Game Reserve Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 74 reviews · from $207

Ride into Schotia Private Game Reserve near Port Elizabeth for a five-hour English-language safari in an open 4x4. Your guide searches for lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, giraffe, zebra, hippo, crocodile, antelope, and birds. Pickup, entry, water, and snacks are included.

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12.Addo Elephant Park:Safari Tour meet Big 5 to be satisfied

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 6 hours · from $221

Meet Otto of OTTOURS at Port Elizabeth Harbour for a six-hour Addo Elephant Park safari. Ride from the dock to the park, search for the Big Five and smaller animals, stop for a picnic and refreshments, visit the Interpretation Centre, then continue the search before returning to the harbour or your hotel.

“Otto hat hat sich super um uns gekümmert und versucht alle Tiere für uns zu sichten. Das Picnic war auch hervorragend. Alles in Allm empfehlenswert.”

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13.Addo Elephant 5 hour Morning Safari.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $123

Start at 8:30 a.m. for a small-group drive through Addo Elephant National Park, with guides such as Langston or Steven sharing park facts and tracking wildlife. Expect elephants, buffalo, zebra, antelope, and possibly lions, plus a picnic brunch and return transfer to your Port Elizabeth hotel.

“This was a Great trip! We saw a lot of animals and elephants. Would definitely recommend and would do again!”

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14.Addo Elephant Park Shore Excursion & Safari

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 72 reviews · 8 hours · from $159

Spend eight hours exploring Addo Elephant National Park from Port Elizabeth, with park entry, transport, a guided safari, and lunch at Jack’s Picnic Site. You may see elephants, lions, zebras, warthogs, hyenas, buffalo, and black rhinos. Pickup is available from the port, airport, and nearby towns.

“Overall, a very nice excursion. We saw many elephants, zebras, warthogs, and even a buffalo. During the lunch break, we enjoyed a shared meal with freshly grilled food, which was great. However, our guide didn’t provide much explanation, and we drove through the park in a closed van, which slightly diminished the safari experience. Still, a worthwhile trip for wildlife enthusiasts.”

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15.2hr Guided Game Drive at 10h00; Kragga Kamma Game Park Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $28Best value

Join a professional guide at 10:00 for a two-hour open-vehicle drive through Kragga Kamma Game Park near Port Elizabeth. Expect close views of giraffes, zebras, rhinos, buffalo, antelope, and possibly lions, plus cheetahs in a private enclosure. Bring sunscreen, a hat, binoculars, and a camera.

“If you don't have time to visit Addo and want to see lots of animals in a well cared for environment then this is the trip for you. As soon as you enter the park you'll be greeted by giraffes, zebras and ostriches grazing in the fields. We could have Read more”

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