Tours and Safaris to Eastern Cape
South Africa's Eastern Cape is home to a handful of well-managed, malaria-free game reserves and national parks, including Addo Elephant National Park. It's a convenient option for families, honeymooners and first-time safari-goers, especially those travelling along the Garden Route or looking to combine a safari with a visit to Cape Town. While not as wild or remote as Kruger, the Eastern Cape offers accessible, low-risk wildlife viewing in scenic surroundings.
The Eastern Cape is one of South Africa's most diverse safari regions, home to a cluster of private game reserves and one of the country's top national parks — Addo. These reserves are all malaria-free and easily accessible from coastal towns like Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), making them a popular choice for travellers combining Cape Town, the Garden Route, and a safari experience.
Private game reserves like Shamwari, Amakhala, Kariega, Kwandwe, and Lalibela offer luxurious, fully inclusive safari experiences in protected wilderness areas. Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles are led by expert guides and provide excellent opportunities to encounter Africa's iconic Big Five — lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo — along with giraffe, zebra, cheetah and various antelope species. With varied terrain, scenic river systems, and fewer crowds than Kruger, these Eastern Cape reserves promise intimate, high-quality wildlife encounters.
If you're considering a safari in the Eastern Cape, get in touch and let us know what type of experience you're after — whether it's a family-friendly lodge, a romantic hideaway or a Big Five destination. We'll recommend the best reserve or tour option to suit your needs.
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5 or 6-Day Garden Route & Addo Elephant Park Safari
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day adventure through South Africa's scenic Garden Route and the wildlife-rich Addo Elephant National Park. Journey from Cape Town along breathtaking coastal roads, visit must-see destinations like Knysna, Tsitsikamma, and Oudtshoorn, and encounter diverse wildlife, including the Big 5. For those wanting a round-trip experience, the 6-day option returns to Cape Town via Mossel Bay.
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5 or 6-Day Garden Route & Addo Elephant Park Safari
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day adventure through South Africa's scenic Garden Route and the wildlife-rich Addo Elephant National Park. Journey from Cape Town along breathtaking coastal roads, visit must-see destinations like Knysna, Tsitsikamma, and Oudtshoorn, and encounter diverse wildlife, including the Big 5. For those wanting a round-trip experience, the 6-day option returns to Cape Town via Mossel Bay.
Greater Kruger vs Eastern Cape Game Reserves: How Do They Differ as Safari Destinations?
Kruger National Park and the famous private reserves around it – like Sabi Sand, Timbavati, Klaserie and Balule – are widely recognised as the best safari destination in South Africa. But how do some of the lesser-known Eastern Cape game reserves stack up? Are they serious contenders, or simply an alternative when you're short on time?
