Excursion Bellevue private reserve safari experience tour at Port Elizabeth

Enjoy an intimate Big Five safari at a private forest reserve in the malaria-free Greater Addo region, followed by a traditional boma-style lunch. This immersive experience combines conservation-focused wildlife encounters with authentic African hospitality

Scenic Transfer to Bellevue Forest Reserve

Meet your local English-speaking guide at the pier and depart by coach for an approximate one-hour and fifteen-minute drive to Bellevue Forest Reserve, located in the heart of the malaria-free Greater Addo region.

Bellevue Forest Reserve, Personalized Open-Air Safari Experience

Upon arrival, enjoy welcome drinks before embarking on a guided open-air 4x4 game drive. Bellevue Forest Reserve offers a more personal safari experience, with smaller vehicles and a strong focus on conservation. The reserve is home to the renowned Big Five—lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard—along with a variety of other wildlife species living within wide-open bush landscapes and forested terrain.

Boma-Style Lunch and Return to the Pier

After the game drive, make your way to the boma area to enjoy a relaxed lunch served in traditional African style, accompanied by local beverages. Following lunch, transfer by coach back to the pier in Port Elizabeth.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Bellevue Forest Reserve, Scenic Countryside Drive, Open-Air 4x4 Game Drive, Big Five Wildlife Viewing, Boma-Style Lunch

Note

Please Note: This tour includes extensive off-road driving and minimal walking, sometimes over uneven natural surfaces, with steps required to board the coach and safari vehicles. The open-air 4x4 vehicles are not covered. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Guests must be at least 6 years old. Guests should wear comfortable clothing, flat closed-toe shoes, and bring sun protection and a light jacket.