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Addo Elephant National Park: Private Full-Day Big Five Safari

South Africa's third-largest national park and the only place on Earth where you can see the Big Seven in one region. A private guided safari puts you face-to-trunk with the world's densest elephant population plus lion, buffalo, rhino and leopard — a bucket-list wildlife encounter an hour from the ship.

What to expect

Depart the port in a comfortable, air-conditioned safari vehicle for the scenic 70 km drive to Addo. Once inside the park, your dedicated naturalist guide navigates known elephant corridors and watering holes where mega-herds congregate. Lion, black rhino, spotted hyena and over 400 bird species round out a full morning of extraordinary wildlife theatre. A gourmet picnic lunch is included before a leisurely afternoon return, leaving ample time before all-aboard.

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Calabash Tours & Safaris
From ZAR 3,200 (~USD 175) per person; private vehicle from ZAR 9,500 (~USD 520)
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Good to know

Book via Calabash Tours' website; private departures should be reserved at least 2–4 weeks in advance. The park entrance fee (~ZAR 392 per person) is additional. Wear light layers — mornings are cool, afternoons warm. Request the earliest possible departure to maximise game viewing in prime morning light.

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