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Experience a Full-Day Addo Elephant Safari from Uitenhage, Eastern Cape with a Traditional South African Braai Lunch

Explore the wildlife-rich Addo Elephant National Park, the third largest national park in South Africa, where you’ll search for over 600 elephants as well as lion, buffalo, rhino, antelope and zebra on a full-day guided game drive; your experienced and enthusiastic guide will do his best to locate as much game as possible throughout the day so you have the opportunity to see most species, with early sightings often including antelope, zebra and lion and later visits to waterholes revealing elephants and buffalo. You’ll pause for a Tea/Coffee break at around 10h30, enjoy a delicious South African “braai” lunch served with beer, white wine, juice and mineral water (a tasty vegetarian option is available), and continue the safari after lunch before leaving the park at 17h00 and returning to your place of accommodation in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, while refreshments are served throughout the drive.

About this activity in Uitenhage

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

Highlights

  • Explore Addo Elephant National Park - South Africa’s third-largest park - on a full-day safari where experienced guides track elephants, lions, buffalo, zebra and a wide variety of antelope.
  • Enjoy wildlife sightings across all parts of the day: early drives often reveal antelope, zebra and lion, while elephants and buffalo gather later at the waterholes.
  • Savour a traditional South African braai (with a tasty vegetarian option available) served at lunchtime, accompanied by beer, white wine, juice and mineral water.
  • Stay comfortable throughout the experience with guiding tailored to the area, refreshments during the drive and a relaxed afternoon safari before returning to your accommodation.

Important Information

  • This full-day Addo safari covers morning, midday and afternoon game drives so you have the best chance to see the park’s diverse wildlife across different habitats.
  • Refreshments - including tea/coffee in the morning and drinks during the drive - plus park entrance fees and the braai lunch are included in your booking.
  • The activity is suitable for all fitness levels; infants must sit on an adult’s lap and a vegetarian braai option can be arranged on request.
  • Gratuities for your guide are not included, and pick-up times vary depending on travel distance to the park (morning pick-up window provided at booking).

Meeting Point

You’ll be collected from Port Elizabeth and Colchester hotels and guest houses, or you can meet at Matyholweni Rest Camp (southern gate of Addo Elephant National Park). Pick-up is scheduled between 07:15 and 08:30 depending on travel time to the park. Matyholweni Rest Camp GPS: latitude -33.6719, longitude 25.8122.

Includes

  • You’ll receive mineral water, juice, white wine and beer during the activity to keep you refreshed while exploring the Addo Elephant National Park area.
  • Tea and coffee are provided so you can enjoy a warm drink before or after your park experience.
  • Addo National Park entrance fees are included, giving you direct access to wildlife viewing in this Eastern Cape destination.
  • Enjoy a traditional South African braai (barbecue) with three meats, salads and rooster brood cooked on the open fire - a memorable local meal after your tour.
  • A delicious vegetarian braai option is available on request to accommodate your dietary preference.

Excludes

  • Gratuity for your guide is not included; you may tip at your discretion.

Other

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap for safety during the experience.
  • This activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it accessible for a wide range of travelers in the region.
  • We pick you up from all Port Elizabeth and Colchester hotels and guest houses, and from the Matyholweni Rest Camp (southern gate of the Addo Elephant National Park).
  • Matyholweni Rest Camp GPS coordinates: latitude -33,6719, longitude 258122.
  • Pick up time is between 07h15 and 08h30, depending on travel time to the Addo Elephant National Park.

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Franziska B
• Oct 18, 2025 06:33:30 AM
Summary: It was a fantastic experience. Our very experienced and great guide, Moustaph, made our tour so unique and wonderful. We saw so many animals from a very close distance, and we had an awesome braai. Thank you so much for this amazing tour! We enjoyed it really a lot.
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• Oct 10, 2025 06:00:22 AM
Summary: It was a wonderful day. Our Guide, Mostaff, picked up us at our b&b in time. We learned so much about Addo Elephant NP and listened the comprehesive comments of our wonderful Guide. He celebrated the braai, which was really good on acalm shelter whithin the Public picnic Ares. We saw lots of animals, especially in the afternoon, due to teperature became lower. Most of them we could See due to the hint of our Guide, who was very well experienced with the NP.
Adele J
• Sep 20, 2025 08:02:17 AM
Summary: Brilliant guide Steven who had immense local knowledge with a gentle manner. He knew where to find the animals and his lunch preparation was perfect.

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On the full-day game drive you’ll have the opportunity to see over 600 elephants plus lion, buffalo, rhino, antelope, zebra and much more. The drive covers all time periods of the day, so your experienced guide will try to locate as many species as possible during morning and afternoon sightings.
Yes - at lunch you’ll enjoy a traditional South African braai with beer, white wine, juice and mineral water, and a delicious vegetarian option is available on request. Tea and coffee are served during the mid-morning break and refreshments are provided throughout the drive.
The trip includes park entrance fees, beverages (mineral water, juice, white wine and beer), tea and coffee, and the traditional South African braai. Gratuity for your guide is not included.
Pickup from Uitenhage and nearby accommodation is between 07h15 and 08h30, with the drive covering morning and afternoon periods. Early hours are usually good for antelope, zebra and lion sightings; elephants and buffalo are often seen later around the waterholes. The group leaves the park at 17h00 and returns to your accommodation.
The safari is suitable for all physical fitness levels and family-friendly. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, and pick up from Uitenhage and surrounding guest houses is included to make the day accessible for families.
Yes - an experienced and enthusiastic guide leads the drive and will do their best to locate as much game as possible across the different times of day, enhancing your wildlife and safari experience in the Eastern Cape.