Category Archives: Animals and Nature

Nature and animals around grahamstown

Great Fish River (Camping trip)

Adam Kranz

Departing from Grahamstown we head off into the bush of the Great Fish River reserve, pitching camp on the banks of the river.  A visit to the famous Fish river fort is  followed by a game drive  and return to the camp.

We’ll be camping right in amongst the local wildlife (including hippos and rhinos). So close, in fact, that we all have to take shifts guarding the camp at night.

This will be one camping adventure you will never forget.

Tour includes transport, lunch, dinner, breakfast, gate fees, tents, mattress,

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Addo Elephant (2 day – 1 night)

The Addo Elephant national park is proud to hold more than 450 elephant and other big 5 animals.  Our happy smiley guides will pick you up from an organised departure point and drive to Addo, a mere 100Km from Grahamstown.  This tour includes accommodation, dinner, Breakfast, Guide, Transport and a visit to the reptile and rapture farm.

The optional extras include Riding of Elephants,  Schotia lion safaris.

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Addo Elephant tour

 The Addo Elephant national park is proud to hold more than 450 elephant and other big 5 animals.  Departing every day at 9am, we return at 7pm. Lunch is included. Overnight options are available.Our happy smiley guides will pick you up from an organised departure point and drive to Addo, a mere 100Km from Grahamstown. Continue reading

Rhino search

Join our seasoned guides on a search for the black rhino. Under threat from poachers hoping to sell their horns, these aggressive and short tempered animals will leave you with an unforgettable experience…just try not to get charged…  This tour departs daily at 3pm and returns at around 7pm.

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Nieu Bethesda & Graaff-Reinet

Departing from Grahamstown, join us for a trip into the stark and harrowing beauty of the Karoo.  We visit the little towns of Graaff-Reinet and Nieu-Bethesda (a quirky place) and visit the Camdeboo National park.  You will need an extended weekend for this trip.

This trip includes accommodation , transport, two dinners, two breakfasts, Entrance into Camdeboo park, a visit to Owl house and a fossil walk.

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Pumba Safaris

Pumba Safaris offers two drives daily, start time varying by season.  This big five reserves also includes white lions which have been spotted often from there open safari vehicles.  The day trip includes either dinner or lunch.

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Great Fish River Reserve (Day trip)

This group of reserves, named after the Fish River which separates the land, consists of more than 65000 hectares of natural land. We depart every day at 9am for a full day of looking for different types of animals including Giraffe, rhino (black and white), buffalo and many more.

This tour includes lunch, transport, gate fees, and a guide

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Addo Elephants & Schotia Lions

A full days tour of the Addo Elephant park and Schotia Tooth and Claw safaris, its a rare guaranteed chance to see both elephants and lions on the same day!  This trip leaves every day at 8 am and returns to Grahamstown around 11 pm.  Lunch and Dinner are included, as is transport and a guide

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