Addo Elephant Park Duration: 5 hours

Addo Elephant Park

Duration: 5 hours
This adventure takes you in search of elephants along a network of game-viewing
roads.

After a brief orientation of Port Elizabeth, cross the Swartkops River and follow the route
inland to the flat valley of the Sundays River. Journey time to the Addo National Park is
approximately 1 hour.

In the 1920's, the hired game hunter, Major P J Pretorius, almost wiped out the entire
herd of elephants which roamed the Eastern Cape. Fortunately a few remained and
bred to produce around 300 elephants, which are today protected in the Addo Elephant
Park. Belonging to the same species as the African Elephant, the reddish-coloured
Addo Elephant is smaller with more rounded ears, while the females generally have no
tusks.

On a game drive through the park by coach, your driver/guide will take you through this
extensive parkland, scanning the bush for these gentle giants.

A variety of other game animals is present and has recently been introduced to the
Reserve. This includes lion, hyena, cheetah, zebra, eland, kudu and red hartebeest.
Also quite notable is the unique flightless dung beetle, which is found almost exclusively
in Addo.
Essential information
This excursion will operate by coach. Sightings of animals cannot be guaranteed. Due
to the bumpy nature of this tour, it is not recommended for passengers suffering with
back problems. Smoking and talking loudly are not permitted during the drive and
mobile phones must be switched off.

Addo Elephant Park by 4x4

Duration: 5 hours
Encounter elephants and other wild animals on this wonderful 4x4 game drive.

A scenic drive of just over an hour takes you to Addo Elephant National Park.

Established in 1931 to save 11 elephants on the brink of extinction, Addo Elephant Park
is now the third largest in South Africa and home to more than 350 elephants and a
large number of other mammals.

Upon arrival, board your open top, 4x4 vehicle for your exciting game drive through the
park. During your drive, you will hopefully be able to encounter the rare Addo Elephant.
Belonging to the same species as the African Elephant, this reddish-coloured Addo
Elephant is smaller with more rounded ears, while the females generally have no tusks.

Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of other game, which were recently introduced to
the reserve, including lion, hyena, leopard, zebra, eland, kudu and red hartebeest. The
rare flightless dung beetle has also set up home here.
Essential information
This excursion will operate by coach and 4x4. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Passengers must be mobile enough to board the open 4x4 vehicles. The roads in the
Game Reserve are gravel with inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be
bumpy. This tour is not recommended for passengers with back problems. Comfortable
clothing, binoculars and a sun hat are strongly recommended. Smoking, talking loudly
and standing up is not permitted during the game drive. Mobile phones must be
switched off and no food is permitted to be taken on the game vehicles. For safety
reasons, children under the age of 6 years are not permitted on this tour.

Kariega Game Reserve

Duration: 8 hours
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see the ‘Big Five’ in their natural habitat. This once-
in-a-lifetime opportunity is not to be missed.

Situated approximately 1½ hour’s drive from Port Elizabeth is the Kariega Game
Reserve, set in 5,000 hectares of malaria-free wilderness, offering a wonderful wildlife
experience. Kariega prides itself on the abundance of general game and bird life,
supplementing the ‘Big Five’. The Reserve hosts over 25 game and 250 bird species,
including lions, leopard, elephant, rhino, hippo, giraffe, zebra, eland, wildebeest,
numerous other antelope species and resident Martial, Crowned and Fish Eagles.

Located in pristine surroundings, the tranquillity and splendour of Kariega Game
Reserve in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is, beyond doubt, astounding. Set
high above the spectacular Kariega River Valley, you cannot get any closer to nature
than this wondrous African wilderness, in the heart of the 1820 Settler Country, with its
rich historical heritage.

Tea and coffee or juice will be served upon arrival at the lodge, after which you’ll
proceed on a 3¼ hour game drive, in open vehicles, with experienced rangers.
Returning to the lodge, a buffet lunch will be served in the restaurant, situated on the
top of a high ridge overlooking the hills and plains.
Essential information
This excursion will operate by coach and open vehicles. This excursion will operate by
coach and open vehicles. Passengers must be mobile enough to board the open game
vehicles. The roads in the Game Reserve are gravel with inclines and certain parts of
the game drive can be bumpy. This tour is not recommended for people with back
problems. Comfortable clothing, binoculars and a sun hat are strongly recommended.
Smoking, talking loudly and standing up is not permitted during the game drive.

Mobile phones must be switched off and no food is permitted to be taken on the game
vehicles. For safety reasons, children under the age of 6 years are not permitted in the
open vehicles. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

EARLY BOOKING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL GAME RESERVE
TOURS

Laibela Game Reserve

Duration: 7½ hours
Spend a day on safari where all of the animals, including the predators, are free-
roaming throughout the entire reserve.

The Lalibela Private Game Reserve is located 55 miles from Port Elizabeth, with a
journey time of approximately 1½ hrs. The Eastern Cape is rich in ethnic culture and
diversity, and offers you a unique wildlife experience. This malaria-free environment
spans 5 eco-systems, resulting in a breathtaking diversity of flora and fauna.

Refreshments will be served at the Day Visitors’ Centre, before starting your game drive
in open vehicles. Navigate the Reserve, where the wildlife roams in profusion and
diversity. You’ll be face to face with a multitude of game species, ranging from the
mighty ‘Big Five’, to the tiny blue duiker and rock hyrax. Lalibela is also home to hippo,
giraffe, zebra, warthog and numerous species of antelope such as eland, kudu,
bushbuck and wildebeest. Hopefully, you will encounter a variety of wildlife on your
game drive, however, sightings are not guaranteed.

Enjoy a buffet lunch, during which Xhosa dancers and singers will entertain you.
Essential information
This excursion will operate by coach and open vehicles. Passengers must be mobile
enough to board the open game vehicles. The roads in the Game Reserve are gravel
with inclines and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This tour is not
recommended for people with back problems. Comfortable clothing, binoculars and a
sun hat are strongly recommended. Smoking, talking loudly and standing up is not
permitted during the game drive. Mobile phones must be switched off and no food is
permitted to be taken on the game vehicles.

For safety reasons, children under the age of 6 years are not permitted in the open
vehicles. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

EARLY BOOKING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL GAME RESERVE
TOURS.

Please be advised that the small souvenir shop at the lunch venue will only accept local
currency – South African Rand. It is customary for the unmarried Xhosa women to go
topless.