Two reserves, one unforgettable day
This full-day safari combines the Eastern Cape's two great wildlife experiences. Spend the morning among the elephant herds of Addo Elephant National Park, then cross into Schotia Private Game Reserve in the afternoon, a smaller reserve celebrated for its lion sightings. Both are malaria-free, which makes this a relaxed choice for families with children.
Morning: the elephants of Addo
Addo protects more than 700 elephants, and family groups are often seen at close range along the park roads and at waterholes. Your guide also looks out for buffalo, rhino, zebra, kudu and a wide range of birds, explaining animal behaviour and how the park was created along the way.
Lunch, then lions
After a lunch with one drink included, continue to Schotia. Its compact size and expert guides give you a strong chance of finding lions, along with other Big Five species. Leopard are present but rarely seen, and all sightings depend on nature on the day.
Practical details
The day lasts around nine hours in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide. You can meet at the starting point in Colchester near Addo, or ask us to arrange pickup in Gqeberha; your driver confirms pickup details by WhatsApp.
