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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

Get picked up from your hotel in Port Elizabeth, Bluewater Bay, or Colchester. Spend a full day exploring the third largest National Park in South Africa with an expert local guide. The original elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven elephants remained in the area.  Today you can see a variety of predators, antelope, zebra species, endangered black rhino as well as the unique Addo flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo.  The park is also the only one in the world to conserve the “Big 7” – the Big 5 as well as the southern right whale and great white shark off the Algoa Bay coast.  An excursion to the Addo Elephant park is a must when visiting this unique area.

From Cape Town: 5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari

From Cape Town: 5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari

Day 1: Route 62 Start with a morning pickup (6am to 7am) from your accommodation in Cape Town and Stellenbosch. Travel about 450km ( about 6 hours driving) along Route 62, the longest wine route in the world, with a wine-tasting stop (non-alcoholic tasting available too) before reaching Oudtshoorn by afternoon. For a close encounter with Mother Nature, opt in to join elephant guides on an Elephant Observation in Nature (at extra cost) and observe 3 lovable rescued elephants in their natural Cango Valley bush veld habitat. Overnight Stay at Uthando Backpackers (Backpack package) or 88 van Rheede Guesthouse (3 star Comfort package) or Hlangana lodge or similar (4 star Luxury package). Ask to upgrade to Buffelsdrift at extra fee. Day 2: Oudtshoorn Travel time today is about 250km/3 hours. Visit a working ostrich farm and see the largest flightless birds in the world. Next, head to the mountains to go deep underground in the illuminated wonder world of the Cango Caves, exploring vast halls filled with ancient stalactites before traveling onward for about 400km to reach the Addo town region. Overnight Stay at Avaco Cabins (Backpack package) or Happy Lands (Comfort package) or Addo Wildlife lodge or similar (Luxury package). Day 3: Addo, Jeffreys Bay Travel route about 300km/3 hours. Rise early for the best chance to spot wildlife as the bush awakes in Addo Elephant National Park, the 3rd largest national park in South Africa. Join your own group after breakfast for the included 2-hour van game drive with your guide to search for some of the big five animals; if lucky you'll spot elephants, buffalos, lion & more. Travel about 200km to J'bay to either spend free time at the beach or choosing between optional surfing or beach horseback riding (extra cost). Overnight at Island Vibe (Backpacker package) or Sea Whisper (3 star Comfort package) or On The Beach Lodge or similar (Luxury package). Day 4: Tsitsikamma, Sedgefield Travel route about 300km/3 hours. After breakfast, drive inland to experience an optional highest Bungy jump bridge in the world, optional Waterfall Zipline over waterfalls in Tsitsikamma forest (both at extra cost) or choose to have free time and arrive early to spend more time in Tsitsikamma National Park. After all had some time to explore the park, drive onward with a photo stop at Knysna's lagoon en route to Sedgefield. Overnight at Pili Pili Backpackers (Backpacker package), or The Rex (Comfort package), or Protea Hotel Knysna or similar (Luxury package). Day 5: Garden Route Safari Travel route about 400km/6 hours. Take the road back along the coastline until a 2-3 hour safari activity stop in the heart of the native bushveld. Search for most of the Big 5 and other wild animals from an open 4x4 vehicle in the Botlierskop Reserve. Journey back to Cape Town with evening drop-offs in Cape Town or Stellenbosch (between 8pm to 10pm).

Jeffreys Bay: Learn to Surf Group Lesson

Jeffreys Bay: Learn to Surf Group Lesson

This learn-to-surf program is an all-inclusive lesson plan for beginner surfers. Follow a five-step program, with the ultimate goal of the lesson being to paddle, catch the wave, stand up and finally ride the wave toward the beach. For these lessons to be successful, groups are kept small so that each individual learner gets the necessary attention they require. Steps one to three are first explained and demonstrated on the beach, following this, they are put to practice in the ocean (in waist-deep water). Once steps one to three have been practiced successfully, you'll once again return to the beach with your instructor and go through the final two steps. Return to the ocean and practice these steps in order to achieve the ultimate goal of the surf lesson; standing up and riding a wave. At the end of the lesson, you'll be equipped with the necessary skills to practice basic surfing on your own.

Jeffreys Bay: Private Surfing Lesson for Beginners

Jeffreys Bay: Private Surfing Lesson for Beginners

Hit the waves and experience the thrill of surfing on this beginners course. Learn how to paddle, catch waves, stand up, and ride the wave towards the beach for the first time. Enjoy instruction at Jeffrey Bay's oldest surf school in the company of qualified, professional coaches. Practice your first moves on the beach, as well as waist-deep in water. Learn skills and techniques to achieve the ultimate goal of the surf lesson: standing up and riding a wave. At the conclusion of the lesson you will be equipped with the necessary skills to practice basic surfing on your own. Take home souvenirs of your first surfing experience, as photographs will be taken throughout the session.

Sandboarding Jeffreys Bay

Sandboarding Jeffreys Bay

Come and experience some thrilling fun in the sun and sand! The dunes around Jeffrey's Bay are ideal for sandboarding, from gentle slopes for beginners to steeper dunes for the brave. The area offers beautiful views of the St Francis Bay and if luck is on your side you may be able to see whales and dolphins playing in the Bay. Sandboarding is a board sport similar to snowboarding. It is a recreational activity that takes place on sand dunes rather than snow-covered mountains. This board sport is beloved by people who love the sensation of surfing but aren’t too keen to head out into the big blue sea. Your skilled instructors will give you clear, detailed directions for the best and easiest way to learn how to fly down the dunes. Whether you’ve done this before, or are brand new to this, by the end of your session you will be confident in sandboarding. Not up to standing? Enjoy the sand surfing boards. Kids love these! You can sit or lay down on these boards as they surf down the dunes ‘super-fast’. Under your instructors watchful gaze, the kids (and the more cautious adults) will wear themselves out running up the dunes to sled down the dunes over and over and over again. The dunes need to be dry to be boarded down so this is weather dependent. People of all ages are welcome to join for a dune-tastic experience in the best (sand) surfing spot in Southern Africa. Please note this activity will not take place during or after rains as dunes will be to wet for sandboarding. Please confirm condition beforehand if in doubt.

2 Hour Surf Lesson Jeffreys Bay

2 Hour Surf Lesson Jeffreys Bay

Just a couple of kilometres down from our world-famous Supertubes, join our sure-footed qualified instructors as they make a quick pro out of you on Dolphin Beach. Whether you kind of know what you’re doing or don’t have a clue and need a little guidance, our patient instructors will cater to your confidence and level of experience for two radical hours! Hang loose during 20 minutes of theory, finding your feet and practicing your paddle, before you hit the water. You’ll be ripping your first wave in no time. Then your second, third, fourth… Of course, wetsuits and boards are included, so all you need to bring is a desire to ride the wave! Cowabunga!

From Cape Town: 5-Day Garden Route & Addo Elephant Park Tour

From Cape Town: 5-Day Garden Route & Addo Elephant Park Tour

Get back to nature on a 5-day tour of the beautiful Garden Route and look for wildlife in nature reserves including Tsitsikamma National Park and Addo Elephant Park. Day 1 Depart Cape Town and head towards Oudtshoorn in the semi-desert of Little Karoo with a stop at Ronnie’s sex shop for a refreshing drink! Explore the magnificent Cango Caves and visit an ostrich farm! Spend the night in Oudtshoorn and enjoy a delicious Local dish for dinner. Day 2 Cross the mountain range to reach the coast and famous Garden Route. Get panoramic views from the Map of Africa lookout before visiting the charming town of Knysna. Continue through Plettenberg Bay to spend the night at Storms River village. Day 3: Get back to nature in Tsitsikamma National Park. Walk the coastal route to the hanging bridge over Storms River Mouth. Continue to Addo Elephant National Park to spot huge elephant herds, antelope species and more. Alternatively, go straight to the surfing capital of South Africa at Jeffrey’s Bay, where you will spend the night. Day 4 Head back towards the Garden Route to brave the world's highest bungee at Bloukrans. Enjoy a night in luxury accommodation at the Garden Route Game Lodge . Go for a late afternoon safari drive to look for rhinos, lions, buffalo, cheetahs, and antelopes. Day 5 Take an early morning safari drive to look for animals when they are most active. After check-out 10:30 am, depart for Hermanus, where Southern Right whales have returned after almost 50 years of being near extinct. Arrive in Cape Town in the late afternoon ( Between 17:00 and 18:30) via the stunning False Bay coastline.  

Kayaking Jeffreys Bay

Kayaking Jeffreys Bay

The lagoons around Jeffreys Bay are some of the most spectacular in South Africa. Relaxing, fun, and easy to learn, kayaking is great even for beginners. The instructors will show you the basics. The kayaks are stable and easy to steer. Please not not possible in windy conditions. Confirm if its windy. Note this is a self guided tour on the lagoon. All equipment is provided and all ages are welcome. The spot is conveniently located at the Kabeljouws Lagoon in J Bay just as you enter Jeffreys Bay from Port Elizabeth, at the lagoon next to the ablution blocks, there you will see the launch site and office.

Jeffreys Bay: Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Jeffreys Bay: Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Experience an incredible standup paddleboard (SUP) experience on the Jeffreys Bay lagoon. Discover one of the world's fastest-growing water sport which has exploded in popularity in recent years.  Please not not possible in windy conditions. Confirm if its windy. Note this is a self guided tour on the lagoon. Arrive at the meeting point at Jeffreys Bay and meet your instructor. Get kitted out with a board, paddle, and lifejacket, then, head out onto the water for a basic instruction. Standup paddleboarding is easier than you think and the gentle currents of the lagoon are suitable for all experience levels to navigate. Not recommended in windy conditions. When you're ready, set off to explore the area. Admire beautiful views of the nature reserve and keep your eyes for local wildlife and flamingos. After the tour, head back to shore and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy next to the lagoon at the picnic spots.

1 Day Garden Route Tour: From Port Elizabeth to the Crags

1 Day Garden Route Tour: From Port Elizabeth to the Crags

See a section of the stunning scenery of the world-famous Garden Route. The tour begins in Port Elizabeth and goes up to the Crags (just before Plettenberg Bay) then back to Port Elizabeth. The first stop of the tour is in Jeffreys Bay, a surfers paradise where you will visit the stunning beaches, the main road with lots of surf brand factory shops, and then the beautiful Marina Martinique. Before going to Tsikamma National Park, stop for a coffee break at the Storms River Bridge, then head off to Ttsikamma National Park for a photographic visit and a walk over the Storms River Mouth Suspension bridge(about a 2km hike there and back). Travellers should have a moderate fitness level for the hike. From there, head to Monkeyland with its free-roaming monkeys and Birds of Eden, which has birds from all around the world in the largest free flight aviary in the world.

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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

Get picked up from your hotel in Port Elizabeth, Bluewater Bay, or Colchester. Spend a full day exploring the third largest National Park in South Africa with an expert local guide. The original elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven elephants remained in the area.  Today you can see a variety of predators, antelope, zebra species, endangered black rhino as well as the unique Addo flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo.  The park is also the only one in the world to conserve the “Big 7” – the Big 5 as well as the southern right whale and great white shark off the Algoa Bay coast.  An excursion to the Addo Elephant park is a must when visiting this unique area.

From Cape Town: 5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari

From Cape Town: 5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari

Day 1: Route 62 Start with a morning pickup (6am to 7am) from your accommodation in Cape Town and Stellenbosch. Travel about 450km ( about 6 hours driving) along Route 62, the longest wine route in the world, with a wine-tasting stop (non-alcoholic tasting available too) before reaching Oudtshoorn by afternoon. For a close encounter with Mother Nature, opt in to join elephant guides on an Elephant Observation in Nature (at extra cost) and observe 3 lovable rescued elephants in their natural Cango Valley bush veld habitat. Overnight Stay at Uthando Backpackers (Backpack package) or 88 van Rheede Guesthouse (3 star Comfort package) or Hlangana lodge or similar (4 star Luxury package). Ask to upgrade to Buffelsdrift at extra fee. Day 2: Oudtshoorn Travel time today is about 250km/3 hours. Visit a working ostrich farm and see the largest flightless birds in the world. Next, head to the mountains to go deep underground in the illuminated wonder world of the Cango Caves, exploring vast halls filled with ancient stalactites before traveling onward for about 400km to reach the Addo town region. Overnight Stay at Avaco Cabins (Backpack package) or Happy Lands (Comfort package) or Addo Wildlife lodge or similar (Luxury package). Day 3: Addo, Jeffreys Bay Travel route about 300km/3 hours. Rise early for the best chance to spot wildlife as the bush awakes in Addo Elephant National Park, the 3rd largest national park in South Africa. Join your own group after breakfast for the included 2-hour van game drive with your guide to search for some of the big five animals; if lucky you'll spot elephants, buffalos, lion & more. Travel about 200km to J'bay to either spend free time at the beach or choosing between optional surfing or beach horseback riding (extra cost). Overnight at Island Vibe (Backpacker package) or Sea Whisper (3 star Comfort package) or On The Beach Lodge or similar (Luxury package). Day 4: Tsitsikamma, Sedgefield Travel route about 300km/3 hours. After breakfast, drive inland to experience an optional highest Bungy jump bridge in the world, optional Waterfall Zipline over waterfalls in Tsitsikamma forest (both at extra cost) or choose to have free time and arrive early to spend more time in Tsitsikamma National Park. After all had some time to explore the park, drive onward with a photo stop at Knysna's lagoon en route to Sedgefield. Overnight at Pili Pili Backpackers (Backpacker package), or The Rex (Comfort package), or Protea Hotel Knysna or similar (Luxury package). Day 5: Garden Route Safari Travel route about 400km/6 hours. Take the road back along the coastline until a 2-3 hour safari activity stop in the heart of the native bushveld. Search for most of the Big 5 and other wild animals from an open 4x4 vehicle in the Botlierskop Reserve. Journey back to Cape Town with evening drop-offs in Cape Town or Stellenbosch (between 8pm to 10pm).

Jeffreys Bay: Learn to Surf Group Lesson

Jeffreys Bay: Learn to Surf Group Lesson

This learn-to-surf program is an all-inclusive lesson plan for beginner surfers. Follow a five-step program, with the ultimate goal of the lesson being to paddle, catch the wave, stand up and finally ride the wave toward the beach. For these lessons to be successful, groups are kept small so that each individual learner gets the necessary attention they require. Steps one to three are first explained and demonstrated on the beach, following this, they are put to practice in the ocean (in waist-deep water). Once steps one to three have been practiced successfully, you'll once again return to the beach with your instructor and go through the final two steps. Return to the ocean and practice these steps in order to achieve the ultimate goal of the surf lesson; standing up and riding a wave. At the end of the lesson, you'll be equipped with the necessary skills to practice basic surfing on your own.

Jeffreys Bay: Private Surfing Lesson for Beginners

Jeffreys Bay: Private Surfing Lesson for Beginners

Hit the waves and experience the thrill of surfing on this beginners course. Learn how to paddle, catch waves, stand up, and ride the wave towards the beach for the first time. Enjoy instruction at Jeffrey Bay's oldest surf school in the company of qualified, professional coaches. Practice your first moves on the beach, as well as waist-deep in water. Learn skills and techniques to achieve the ultimate goal of the surf lesson: standing up and riding a wave. At the conclusion of the lesson you will be equipped with the necessary skills to practice basic surfing on your own. Take home souvenirs of your first surfing experience, as photographs will be taken throughout the session.

Sandboarding Jeffreys Bay

Sandboarding Jeffreys Bay

Come and experience some thrilling fun in the sun and sand! The dunes around Jeffrey's Bay are ideal for sandboarding, from gentle slopes for beginners to steeper dunes for the brave. The area offers beautiful views of the St Francis Bay and if luck is on your side you may be able to see whales and dolphins playing in the Bay. Sandboarding is a board sport similar to snowboarding. It is a recreational activity that takes place on sand dunes rather than snow-covered mountains. This board sport is beloved by people who love the sensation of surfing but aren’t too keen to head out into the big blue sea. Your skilled instructors will give you clear, detailed directions for the best and easiest way to learn how to fly down the dunes. Whether you’ve done this before, or are brand new to this, by the end of your session you will be confident in sandboarding. Not up to standing? Enjoy the sand surfing boards. Kids love these! You can sit or lay down on these boards as they surf down the dunes ‘super-fast’. Under your instructors watchful gaze, the kids (and the more cautious adults) will wear themselves out running up the dunes to sled down the dunes over and over and over again. The dunes need to be dry to be boarded down so this is weather dependent. People of all ages are welcome to join for a dune-tastic experience in the best (sand) surfing spot in Southern Africa. Please note this activity will not take place during or after rains as dunes will be to wet for sandboarding. Please confirm condition beforehand if in doubt.

2 Hour Surf Lesson Jeffreys Bay

2 Hour Surf Lesson Jeffreys Bay

Just a couple of kilometres down from our world-famous Supertubes, join our sure-footed qualified instructors as they make a quick pro out of you on Dolphin Beach. Whether you kind of know what you’re doing or don’t have a clue and need a little guidance, our patient instructors will cater to your confidence and level of experience for two radical hours! Hang loose during 20 minutes of theory, finding your feet and practicing your paddle, before you hit the water. You’ll be ripping your first wave in no time. Then your second, third, fourth… Of course, wetsuits and boards are included, so all you need to bring is a desire to ride the wave! Cowabunga!

From Cape Town: 5-Day Garden Route & Addo Elephant Park Tour

From Cape Town: 5-Day Garden Route & Addo Elephant Park Tour

Get back to nature on a 5-day tour of the beautiful Garden Route and look for wildlife in nature reserves including Tsitsikamma National Park and Addo Elephant Park. Day 1 Depart Cape Town and head towards Oudtshoorn in the semi-desert of Little Karoo with a stop at Ronnie’s sex shop for a refreshing drink! Explore the magnificent Cango Caves and visit an ostrich farm! Spend the night in Oudtshoorn and enjoy a delicious Local dish for dinner. Day 2 Cross the mountain range to reach the coast and famous Garden Route. Get panoramic views from the Map of Africa lookout before visiting the charming town of Knysna. Continue through Plettenberg Bay to spend the night at Storms River village. Day 3: Get back to nature in Tsitsikamma National Park. Walk the coastal route to the hanging bridge over Storms River Mouth. Continue to Addo Elephant National Park to spot huge elephant herds, antelope species and more. Alternatively, go straight to the surfing capital of South Africa at Jeffrey’s Bay, where you will spend the night. Day 4 Head back towards the Garden Route to brave the world's highest bungee at Bloukrans. Enjoy a night in luxury accommodation at the Garden Route Game Lodge . Go for a late afternoon safari drive to look for rhinos, lions, buffalo, cheetahs, and antelopes. Day 5 Take an early morning safari drive to look for animals when they are most active. After check-out 10:30 am, depart for Hermanus, where Southern Right whales have returned after almost 50 years of being near extinct. Arrive in Cape Town in the late afternoon ( Between 17:00 and 18:30) via the stunning False Bay coastline.  

Kayaking Jeffreys Bay

Kayaking Jeffreys Bay

The lagoons around Jeffreys Bay are some of the most spectacular in South Africa. Relaxing, fun, and easy to learn, kayaking is great even for beginners. The instructors will show you the basics. The kayaks are stable and easy to steer. Please not not possible in windy conditions. Confirm if its windy. Note this is a self guided tour on the lagoon. All equipment is provided and all ages are welcome. The spot is conveniently located at the Kabeljouws Lagoon in J Bay just as you enter Jeffreys Bay from Port Elizabeth, at the lagoon next to the ablution blocks, there you will see the launch site and office.

Jeffreys Bay: Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Jeffreys Bay: Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Experience an incredible standup paddleboard (SUP) experience on the Jeffreys Bay lagoon. Discover one of the world's fastest-growing water sport which has exploded in popularity in recent years.  Please not not possible in windy conditions. Confirm if its windy. Note this is a self guided tour on the lagoon. Arrive at the meeting point at Jeffreys Bay and meet your instructor. Get kitted out with a board, paddle, and lifejacket, then, head out onto the water for a basic instruction. Standup paddleboarding is easier than you think and the gentle currents of the lagoon are suitable for all experience levels to navigate. Not recommended in windy conditions. When you're ready, set off to explore the area. Admire beautiful views of the nature reserve and keep your eyes for local wildlife and flamingos. After the tour, head back to shore and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy next to the lagoon at the picnic spots.

1 Day Garden Route Tour: From Port Elizabeth to the Crags

1 Day Garden Route Tour: From Port Elizabeth to the Crags

See a section of the stunning scenery of the world-famous Garden Route. The tour begins in Port Elizabeth and goes up to the Crags (just before Plettenberg Bay) then back to Port Elizabeth. The first stop of the tour is in Jeffreys Bay, a surfers paradise where you will visit the stunning beaches, the main road with lots of surf brand factory shops, and then the beautiful Marina Martinique. Before going to Tsikamma National Park, stop for a coffee break at the Storms River Bridge, then head off to Ttsikamma National Park for a photographic visit and a walk over the Storms River Mouth Suspension bridge(about a 2km hike there and back). Travellers should have a moderate fitness level for the hike. From there, head to Monkeyland with its free-roaming monkeys and Birds of Eden, which has birds from all around the world in the largest free flight aviary in the world.

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4.8
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The tour was very well organized from start to finish. The luxury accommodation was great, especially the tent glamping experience, even though it was just for one night. Our guide, Denver, went above and beyond to make it even more exciting and entertaining. He is incredibly knowledgeable about South African history and shared fascinating insights throughout the tour. Denver's dedication and passion added great value to the overall experience. 100% recommend!

From booking our trip to Addo up to the actual Safari, I was impressed by the support given. Leigh, answered my emails promptly, the app worked brilliantly, and Freddie our safari guide was charming, professional and informative. An excellent safari day. I would highly recommend using this company.

The day went just as promised: 1. Excellent pick up 2. Vehicle, as promised, with large fold-down windows and everyone having a window seat 3. The ranger tried his best to find as many animals as he could. 4. The elephants are the best part of Addo!

Wanele was wonderful! Respectful! Nice! Charming! And the Park is stunning and worth it

Top excursion, thanks to Freddy our guide for his kindness and professionalism.