Dec 12, 2024
Addosolutely fabulous - We booked our adventure online a few months in advance, especially having found this company is the only one that offers the giraffe tracking walk experience. Communication in advance was excellent, especially as we were concerned that our port visit may be cancelled or shortened by NCL. Luckily it was slightly extended.
We were met by Riann - owner of the company. It was obvious from the start that he loved and lived his work. His enthusiasm was infectious, as I know that all of our party had the most incredible day.
It’s just under an hour from cruise terminal to addo. I was fortunate enough to have the passenger seat at the front of the vehicle (due to being on a walking stick). A lot has already been said by other reviews about addo, so I won’t repeat. However, to get the best out of your visit, you need professional authorised guides. Exactly what zasendle are.
After addo - where we left all the other tour companies - we headed 15 minutes to a private game reserve to track giraffe on foot. Who would have thought that an animal so tall could hide so well! It took 45 minutes to track them down, but the anticipation and wait was so worth it. Mindblowing, awesome, thrilling, breath holding and heart stopping are just a few words to describe being so close to these majestic beautiful animals.
The giraffe encounters are very limited in numbers, and I strongly advise booking well in advance.
On our way back to the ship, Riann kindly added a short guided visit to the downtown area of Port Elizabeth. This gave us an opportunity to understand the history and evolution to this city.
This tour overall was one of the top highlights of our South Africa vacation and cruise. It was worth every rand to be guided by one of the best guides in the area. Thank you
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Oct 19, 2024
Best outting near Port Elizabeth with an Amazing guide! - This was an amazing experience! We decided to book one last safari outting before flying out, and it was amazing. Riann picked us up at our hotel in the morning, and eventually dropped us at the airport that evening... but in between was amazing! We saw so many animals, especially elephants! Riann was so knowledgeable about the animals, plants and their behaviors and environment! He then cooked us a delicious South African Braai for lunch while we admired the animals nearby,! We then went to the Addo Afrique to walk with the Girrafes which was also delightful!
We highly recommend this booking!
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May 26, 2024
Our Guide Tony made our day incredible! - Our guide Tony was awesome; he located the animals and birds effortlessly. My pictures are amazing because he was able to position his truck for the perfect frame. Tony was eager to share his vast knowledge about the animals and the environment. At the end of the day we were sad to leave our new friend!
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May 25, 2024
Spectacular day at Addo and Giraffe walk. - Spectacular day at Addo and Giraffe walk. Riaan was amazing. His knowledge of the animals, birds and vegetation was amazing. The weather was iffy, however we saw lots of wildlife and birds. Then lunch was fantastic ! Our last stop went to a private reserve to walk with the giraffes. An unforgettable experience
I highly recommend this agency for a day or multiple day safari
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May 16, 2024
Super Excursion - This was the best shore excursion we have ever taken. Lots of animals in the National Park and walking with the giraffes was a once in a lifetime experience. Riaan is a knowledgeable and excellent guide.
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Mar 21, 2024
5 star Guide. Amazing experience - What an amazing day we had with Ruaan, he picked us up from our hotel at Dung Beetle lodge and took us for a full morning around Addo Elephant Park. His knowledge of ALL animals of first class, and spotting creatures at a distance is quite unbelievable. We learnt so much from him about the park, the animals and their habits and a lot about South Africa too. Then after lunch, we went to a private Giraffe park where we spent a good hour walking with giraffes. So many holiday highlights in one day!! Can’t recommend Ruaan’s trips highly enough. Nice air conditioned vehicle too.
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Jan 30, 2024
Really private tour, us... - Really private tour, us and one guide only. Evry part of our tour was great: pick up, vehicle, guide, information, sightings, flexibility and duration more than planned.
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Dec 13, 2023
Great guide and tour - Enjoyed from start to finish, would recommend a private tour in an enclosed vehicle as with an open vehicle you’ll probably be too hot and burnt or wet.
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Nov 15, 2023
Wonderful day at Addo - We had a fantastic day with our guide at Addo Park. He gave us a lot of information about the animals and the nature. The Braai with ostrich meat and other good things was delicious. The giraffe walk was an additional highlight. Thank you very much for this wonderful day
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Aug 24, 2023
Fantastic immersion in nature! - Our guide Ryaan made us have an amazing day in Addo park! He provided us with a lot of very useful and interesting information and in the afternoon he made us live an unforgettable experience by letting us get close to a group of giraffes! Thanks Ryaan we hope to have you again as a guide.
Luca and Alba
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