Things to do in Sundays River Valley, Eastern Cape: The Best Tours

August 30, 2021 Carley Gatson

Discover the best top things to do in Sundays River Valley, South Africa including Addo Elephant National Park Private Half Day Game Drive , Private Guided Tour for Elephant viewing in Addo Elephant National Park, Big 5 Tour from Port Elizabeth , Addo township tours, Giraffe Walking Safari, Cape Buffalo Experience from Port Elizabeth , Giraffe Walk and Buffalo Experience Combo, 6-Day Garden Route & Addo Tour from Cape Town, Full day Addo Elephant safari with King Elvis.
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1. Addo Elephant National Park Private Half Day Game Drive

Addo travel centre and adventure
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Addo travel centre and adventure is the only locally owned enterprise run by an experienced guides with experience spanning from over 15 years in the tourism industry. The senior guide worked for prominent 5 star game reserves and guests lodges before becoming an entrepreneur. References include Woodall country lodge. Riverbend country lodge .Gorah game reserve. Hitgeheim and elephant house all 5 star lodges .

Inclusions: English breakfast or continental breakfast

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Reviewed By RoseMarieOhio

We saw so many elephants and other animals up close on our full day tour. Walter is an experienced guide, well-connected to others in the park, and willing to go the bit extra. It is a wonderful day and so much better than a cruise ship bus tour to the same park. It was raining and we stayed dry. This should be a 5 star review, but he promised what he did not deliver.I specifically asked Walter for the seat up front with him since we booked before the other couple an I tend to get queasy in a crowded car or bus. So we paid the premium. He gave me his word twice, as late as that morning. Instead, he yielded to the big guy who got there first and I ended up in the middle in the back, UGH. He made some excuse as soon as we arrived because he knew he was not keeping his word.He said he would make us change places half way through but that happen either. I do admit the guy was big, arrogant an intimidating. Otherwise, and in retrospect, I could have asked him myself instead of assuming that was up to Walter. I spent hours being pushed between two people moving around taking pictures. I would still recommend Walter. He is truly a good, professional 5 star guide. Just get there before the other guys!

2. Private Guided Tour for Elephant viewing in Addo Elephant National Park

Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa Addo Secrets Safaris
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Addo Elephant National Park is the third biggest reserve in South Africa at well over 200000 hectares. The animals are in an entirely wild habitat and the Addo Elephants are renowned for being 'Gentle Giants'. They are usually quite calm, allowing for great close-up viewing and excellent photo opportunities. It is the only 'Big 7' Reserve in the World. The Park has incorporated a Marine Protected Area where, on a Marine Safari, you could see the Southern Right Whale (seasonal) & Great White Shark as well as the African Penguin and Bottlenose Dolphins. Combine this with the 'Big 5', Elephant, Lion, Buffalo,Rhino and Leopard at the main park and it is now known as a 'Big 7' Reserve. The Park also boasts 5 of the 7 biomes in South Africa.

Inclusions: Snacks with refreshments, Bottled water, Binoculars, All Fees and Taxes, Hand sanitizer

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By LutzWeissmann

Debbie took me out me out on two separate Game Drives over two days, one to Addo Elephant Park and the other to a Big 5 Game reserve. Debbie usually runs tours from Port Elizabeth but just picked me up from Addo town. I had a lovely couple of days seeing all sorts of game and even white Rhino.The scenery was stunning in both locations and even getting there with delightful country drives I won't mention where where we saw the white Rhino as they are utterly endangered. I have done a three week extensive safari before and this time I just wanted to to have a couple of days in a private vehicle with a local guide, no stress and just comfort. Excellent Choice!!! Debbie was a delight to have as a guide, not only cause of her knowledge of the Game, the comfortable vehicle, but it was so easy to converse with Debbie also on other subjects and I learned a lot about South Africa. Overall a 5 star experience, I can highly recommend Addo Secret Safaris.

3. Big 5 Tour from Port Elizabeth

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These tour took place in the Addo Elephant National Park keep in mind that sightings are not guaranteed possible animals are Elephants Buffalo Lions and lots of other species

Inclusions: Hotel drop-off, Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By Caro B

It was an awesome tour! Jonathan was the funniest guide I’ve ever met and he really knows the places to be in the National Park! During the tour he gave a lot of background informations. We had a great time !!

4. Addo township tours

Nama Tours

this is a township tour in the town Addo which boundary with the world known Addo Elephant National Park it last for minimum 2 hours but can be longer depending on the time spend at the activities  on tour you can experience the following  * historical monuments  *shebeen tours(where locals socialize) *traditional performances(on availability) *interacting with locals  *traditional healers(on availability) many more activities will appear as we travel in the township

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Drinks, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By sheilafifa

We did a half day tou in Addo last August and could not be more happy!! Tour was spectacular!! We saw ostriches, elephants (so close ypou can almost touch them!!), impalas, kudo, bit the highlight was the LION!!!! You cannot even begin to describe the emotions you feel when you see these animals in the wild, roaming free in such a great place. We thank Jonathan for being a great guide and not give up until he found this majestic creature. We highly recommend this tour.

5. Giraffe Walking Safari

Bellevue Forest Reserve, Paterson, 6130, South Africa Elephants Lodge Bellevue Forest Reserve

Be part of an exhilarating African experience with our TALL FIVE – Giraffe Walking Safaris. As one of Bellevue Forest Reserve’s specialty excursions on a 2,500-hectare private game reserve in the Greater Addo region, this is an experience like no other. Filled with breath-taking moments, a maximum of 10 guests have an intimate walk through the heart of the Addo Valley Bushveld accompanied by a highly experienced FGASA trained armed trails guide. This is where beautiful memories are made, as you feel the African sun giving life to this amazing safari experience. Commencing right after you have enjoyed your beverages and will last about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Where after you will return to the lodge where you and your group will enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at our Eagles Nest Lookout Lounge for the morning trips and sun downers in the bush for the afternoon activities.

Inclusions: Scrumptious breakfasts are served after Giraffe and Buffalo Tours and Walks. For Afternoon activities, High Tea and Snacks are provided., Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Dinner, Lunch, Soda/Pop

Reviewed By Passenger394673

Bellevue is a delightful spot with wonderful potential but it was expensive for what we received. The lodge is average yet some of the accommodation has been recently upgraded. The staff were pleasant. The food lacked finese opting for massive plates of food over good quality. Walking with the giraffes was a lovely experience but at the cost of R2600 for the expereince alone (this was for a family of 4) it works out to be very expensive for locals. I really wish the Bellevue team the greatest success and I hope that we see them grow from strength to strength in the future.

6. Cape Buffalo Experience from Port Elizabeth

N10, South Africa Elephants Lodge Bellevue Forest Reserve

Buffalo Encounters is certainly a behind the scenes, curtains open excursion that won’t be found around any corner. The excursion is based a section of our 2,500-hectare private game reserve in the Greater Addo region. A maximum of 10 guests are accompanied by a highly experienced FGASA trained, armed trails guide on a 4x4 vehicle through the Buffalo Camp of the Game Reserve. Early morning drives depart our lodge at (07h30) daily after a morning coffee and last between 45 – 60 minutes followed by a scrumptious breakfast at our Eagles Nest Lookout Lounge. Afternoon Buffalo Tours leave camp after High Tea (15H30) and last approximately 45 minutes where-after guests are entertained in the bush for sundowner drinks and snacks before ending the day at Olifantskop Lodge again.

Inclusions: Guests enjoys either breakfast or high tea with their activity when doing morning or afternoon tours.

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Reviewed By Passenger394673

Bellevue is a delightful spot with wonderful potential but it was expensive for what we received. The lodge is average yet some of the accommodation has been recently upgraded. The staff were pleasant. The food lacked finese opting for massive plates of food over good quality. Walking with the giraffes was a lovely experience but at the cost of R2600 for the expereince alone (this was for a family of 4) it works out to be very expensive for locals. I really wish the Bellevue team the greatest success and I hope that we see them grow from strength to strength in the future.

7. Giraffe Walk and Buffalo Experience Combo

Elephants Lodge Bellevue Forest Reserve

Being able to observe animals from the ground, in the presence of a trained guide, makes for a fresh experience that is really quite different from only seeing them from the back of a game-drive vehicle, as is usually the case.

Inclusions: Coffee, Tea and Drinks are served for both mornings and afternoon safaris., Breakfast is served after a morning activity out on foot., Snacks are enjoyed before guests depart on afternoon activities.

Exclusions: WiFi on board, Dinner, Gratuities

Reviewed By Passenger394673

Bellevue is a delightful spot with wonderful potential but it was expensive for what we received. The lodge is average yet some of the accommodation has been recently upgraded. The staff were pleasant. The food lacked finese opting for massive plates of food over good quality. Walking with the giraffes was a lovely experience but at the cost of R2600 for the expereince alone (this was for a family of 4) it works out to be very expensive for locals. I really wish the Bellevue team the greatest success and I hope that we see them grow from strength to strength in the future.

8. 6-Day Garden Route & Addo Tour from Cape Town

Aquarium 1, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Landscape Tours

Explore the beautiful Cape Garden Route and Addo Elephant National Park in a small group ( no more that 8 people) with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. With over 30 years of touring experience behind us, we will make your trip one to remember. It is conducted at a relaxed pace with your safety and comfort in mind. Highlights include Cape Agulhas and the southern tip of Africa, the beautiful Tsitsikamma forests with lots of activities on offer, as well as the stunning coastal towns of Mossel Bay, Wilderness and Knysna. We end the tour off with a day and a half in the Addo Elephant National Park where you have a chance to spot the Big 5. All accommodation is in hotels, guesthouses or lodges of a 3 to 4 star standard, and we depart from central location in Cape Town. The tour ends in Port Elizabeth. We can arrange a transfer back to Cape Town after your tour for a nominal charge.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Entance fees to the Tsitsikamma National Park and Addo National Park, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Any optional activities, Meals and drinks not specified on the itinerary, Gratuities

Reviewed By pamknipe

My friend Gill and I joined this Kgalagadi 10 day tour in November 2020. From the moment we were picked up from our homes to the moment we arrived home the holiday was memorable in every way. Augrabies Gorge was an unexpected surprise and the Kgalagadi park was better than I had ever imagined it would be . The reason fir the success of the tour was due to our tour guide ( Allen Rautenbach) and the best ‘ spotter ‘ of game and birds imaginable . Breakfast and lunch and supper every day were perfect. Would highly recommend this tour .

9. Full day Addo Elephant safari with King Elvis

Mawethu Platyi(King Elvis)

Addo Tour is a best tour for whole family. Our tour guide always make sure all guests are happy and all questions have been attended too. Addo Tour is more than a game drive its a connection between Humans,wildlife and Nature. Our picnic lunch is freshly prepared by our tour guide in your presents. The key here is to promote create and share the best memories ever so that when you go home you want to come back for more.Elephants calf are a cherry on top everyone love baby elephants.

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