SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 gqeberha tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Small-group full-day Addo safari in Eastern Cape with two game drives and a traditional braai lunch inside the park.
“Great tour saw many animals and lunch was incredible, very good day overall.”
Schotia Big Five safari from Port Elizabeth Harbor with open-vehicle game drives, snacks and drinks, and expert guides in 5 hours.
“Perfectly organized. Very clean bus from harbour to Schotia. Great Safari Cars. Awesome Guide (Robert) who went above and beyond to spot all the animals. Missing seating options at lunch break were the only downside. Overall great tour.”
Cruise-friendly small-group safari in Addo Elephant Park with Big Five sightings and a traditional braai BBQ lunch included.
“Es war ein super Ausflug”
Cruise the Sundays River from Port Elizabeth, passing the Alexandria dune field, spotting birds, and climbing high dunes for bay views.
“Very relaxed guide in stunning remote location. Just us on the river”
6-hour 4x4 open-safari from Port Elizabeth to Schotia Private Game Reserve. Spot lions, elephants, zebras and giraffes.
“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…”
A 5-hour Big Five safari from Port Elizabeth into Schotia Private Game Reserve with open 4x4 viewing, guided spotting, and snacks.
“That was really great.”
A 6-hour Addo Elephant Park Big Five safari from PE Harbour with guide Otto, picnic lunch, and a focused search for wildlife.
“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.”
Port Elizabeth shore excursion to Addo Elephant National Park for guided safari, Jack’s Picnic Site lunch, and big-animal sightings.
“Fahrer kam nicht…. 🥲”
Sandboard the Alexandria Dune Field by boat from the Sundays River in the Eastern Cape. Beginner-friendly options in 2–3 hours.
“Such an amazing experience! Robert was brilliant, so helpful and great communication beforehand. The unexpected sledding into the river was a huge bonus! 100% recommend.”
Full-day safari in malaria-free Addo Elephant National Park with a guided game drive, braai lunch, and an on-foot giraffe walk in the Eastern Cape.
