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Elephant Safari: Big 5 Wildlife and South African Cuisine
4.9
126 Ratings
Colchester
Experience the wild side of Africa in one day at Addo Elephant National Park. Spot the Big 5, enjoy a traditional Braai, and capture stunning photos.
Experience the wild side of Africa in one day at Addo Elephant National Park. Spot the Big 5, enjoy a traditional Braai, and capture stunning photos.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Addo Elephant National Park - As the third-largest national park in South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park has expanded its reach to protect a diverse array of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna, and flora. The Full Day Addo Park Safari Tour is a highly favored safari experience, allowing guests to explore the entirety of Addo Elephant National…
- Addo Elephant National Park - As the third-largest national park in South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park has expanded its reach to protect a diverse array of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna, and flora. The Full Day Addo Park Safari Tour is a highly favored safari experience, allowing guests to explore the entirety of Addo Elephant National Park at a relaxed pace while seeking ideal Big 5 photo opportunities. The tour includes tea, coffee, refreshments, and a traditional South African Braai (BBQ) lunch, complemented by local beverages.
Addo Elephant National Park is home to over 600 elephants and numerous other native animals, including the endangered black rhino and the unique Addo flightless dung beetle, which is found almost exclusively in Addo.
All Game Drives are conducted by knowledgeable FGASA guides who are qualified in Basic First Aid, registered with the Department of Tourism, South African National Park, and accredited by Addo Elephant National Park.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Park Entrance Fees
- Binoculars, several pairs to be shared by guests on board.
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Park Entrance Fees
- Binoculars, several pairs to be shared by guests on board.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Probably your best chance of viewing a lot of elephants at close range in their natural habitat.
- A great opportunity to spot members of the Big 5 in their natural environment.
- Visit the 3rd largest national park in South Africa.
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Look out for lions, hyenas, antelopes, zebras, notoriously dangerous Cape buffaloes, black rhinoceros and many more.
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- Probably your best chance of viewing a lot of elephants at close range in their natural habitat.
- A great opportunity to spot members of the Big 5 in their natural environment.
- Visit the 3rd largest national park in South Africa.
- Look out for lions, hyenas, antelopes, zebras, notoriously dangerous Cape buffaloes, black rhinoceros and many more.
- An opportunity to learn about African wildlife through interpretations by our highly experienced Nature Guides.
- For the time conscious, this is your best chance to experience the wild side of Africa in one day.
- A great opportunity to experience South African cuisine through the traditional Braai (BBQ) freshly prepared by you guide whilst you refresh with local beverages, wines & beers.
- Witness nature as it occurs natural with minimal human interference like natural ground water provision.
- An awesome opportunity to test your photography skills at any level, all welcome.
- Seat back, have your camera ready, relax and enjoy!
Location
Addo South Gate
Unnamed Road
We meet at Matyholweni Reception, off the N2 in Colchester.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(126 Ratings)
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Vanessa
Mar 19, 2026
Amazing Excursion – Highly Recommended! - This excursion was truly one of the highlights of our trip! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, and the entire experience felt relaxed and enjoyable.
Our guide was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate, which made the tour even more interesting. We learned so much while also having plenty of time to explore and take in the beautiful surroundings.
The scenery was absolutely stunning – even better than we expected! Every stop felt unique and gave us the chance to experience the destination in a special way.
Despite a bit of rain, we still had a fantastic time. It didn’t take away from the experience at all – if anything, it added a certain charm.
Overall, this excursion exceeded our expectations. We would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable and well-organized experience!
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Heroldp0407
Mar 18, 2026
Full day of unforgetable memories 💕 - It was an amazing experience. Everything was perfect - pickup from the hotel, all shared information about the animals and plants in Addo, the traditional and very tasty Braai, all the fun during the day and for sure all the amazing, breathtaking views and animals. Joel made it an unforgetable day - many thanks for that!
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980grantc
Feb 9, 2026
Fantastic Day Safari! - We had a fantastic day safari with Joel in Addo National Park. Joel’s enthusiasm was infectious, he was incredibly knowledgeable, cooked us a great lunch and ensured we saw loads of animals. Highly recommend!
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Haydn
Feb 4, 2026
Addo Experience - We had an excellent time Joel and Mr T were brilliant. Saw loads of elephants, Zebra, antelope, warthogs and much more. Lunch was fantastic and we enjoyed the whole day. Back in plenty of time for the cruise ship
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Harumi_o
Dec 9, 2025
The guide was the best. - I went on another safari tour in May this year, and I heard that an acquaintance of mine had gone here and that the all-day course barbecue was good, so I went in August. It is true that forty-five has been a very fulfilling story, and I am impressed by the care and service of the guides who have been in charge of us. Thank you for all the fun experiences and memories. I think people who are going on safari for the first time will be particularly satisfied. Please go there.
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Lucy_b
Nov 7, 2025
Great guide Joel, would highly recommend - Great experience & our guide Joel made the day.
I spent ages looking at options & reviews before choosing this one & was nervous about whether I’d chosen the right one with not knowing the specific vehicle type, guides knowledge etc.
Joel runs this family business & made the tour fun, gave us lots of information & provided a superb African Braai lunch which added to the whole experience. He was obviously passionate about his role & keen for us to have a great experience. He has years of experience & seemed to be known to other guides in the park who share information about the animals positions during the day. Unfortunately there was a lot of rain when we visited which meant we saw less ‘top 5’, but we still saw elephants up close, zebras, warthogs, jackals, ostriches, kudus & dung beetles - which we learnt about & now have respect for these small creatures!
Limited reviews for this tour as people seem to book through other routes (one of my concerns). Quick response when I messaged via what’s app on the tour providers website - African sightings adventures tour & safaris.
We drove round in an open style jeep which held 9 of us comfortably (he says he has up to 14 but usually hires another guide so there’s no more than 10 in one vehicle), again I was concerned about an open vehicle with having kids with us, we had the canvas windows down only, which gave great visibility & Joel provided ponchos & blankets as it was raining. It was a better experience as we had a high seat & an open view- would definitely recommend this experience over a closed car. Also given binoculars to share, we were amazed that Joel spotted animals so far into the distance which he guided us to view.
Long review but as I was so conflicted about choosing I wanted to write a full review!
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F7473xtnicolem
Nov 4, 2025
Absolute recommendation for this tour - We had a great private tour for two through Addo Park. Joel left none of our wishes and his barbecue was world-class, including the tomato pesto based on his grandmother's recipe. The pictures of the infinite number of elephants, especially the bathing elephants with their calves at the big waterhole will remain in our memory for a long time.
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S2529sivincentd
Oct 31, 2025
Awesome experience with Joel our guide - The full day safari went beyond our expectations. It was an unforgettable experience. Our guide Joel is not only an excellent guide but also a nice person, passionate and always willing to transfer his knowledge. We saw Elephants of course but also a lion and a lioness from very close and all sorts of animals.
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Maneenar
Oct 23, 2025
A truly unforgettable tour with African Sightings Adventure Tour - Our safari withbJoel from African Sightings Adventure Tours at Addo Elephant Park was absolutely outstabding! From the moment we met him, we could tell how much he loves what he does! His deep knowledge of the animals, warm personality, and genuine care for his guests made the experience so special! We learned so much and had so many beautiful moments - an experience we will treasure forever! Joel also cooked us a delicious lunch, a traditional Braai which just made the entire day perfect! If you’re visiting Addo, book with Joel! You won’t regret it.
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Ronald_c
Nov 17, 2025
Great experience - It was a great experience. So many animals to see up close and personal. Lunch was very good, cooked and served in the national park picnic area.
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