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Addo Elephant National Park
Code (FD01)

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Early (better chance to see Lion) pick up at place of residence in Port Elizabeth and transfer to the Addo Elephant National Park. [www.sanparks.org/parks/addo]

Check in and comfort stop before entering the reserve.

3-hour drive through the game reserve, viewing Elephant (450), Lion, Black Rhino, Buffalo, Zebra, Eland, Kudu and Warthog amongst the many species of animals and bird life.

Return to the rest camp for refreshments and a picnic lunch under the shade of the trees overlooking the waterhole. Visit the underground hide.

We again set off into the park in search of the wildlife of this unique reserve. We familiarize ourselves with the thicket vegetation learning of the medicinal and other uses of plants.
In the late afternoon we prepare to depart the reserve and return to Port Elizabeth

Tour includes:
  • Transfer to and from Addo Elephant National Park.
  • Conservation / Entrance fees.
  • Two professionally guided game drives.
  • Picnic lunch and refreshments in the vehicle.
Rate per person: R1 450.00. Quoted as a minimum of two persons.

Optional extra.

2 hour Sunset or Night drive in an open game drive vehicle, searching the Bushveld with a spot light for Africa’s predators, Lion and their ancient enemy the spotted Hyena.
Rates on request.

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Arts & Antiques Tour Port Elizabeth
Code (FD02)

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Pick up at your place of residence we depart for the historic suburb of Central. Here we visit King George VI Art gallery and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum. View collections of Eastern Cape, and examples of early colonial art. Chinese miniatures and Indian Textiles are on display amongst the many temporary exhibitions held here. The majestic old buildings housing these galleries are close to the historic St Georges Park Cricket ground.

Visit the Epsac Gallery a gallery dedicated to exhibiting local artists and the Ron Belling Gallery, a memorial to the fine aviation and maritime work produced by this prolific artist.

On to the quaint Tin House, a corrugated iron, period cottage now converted into an art gallery and coffee shop where we take a break to enjoy an aromatic cup of fresh coffee.

After coffee we move into a busy area where a number of art and antique shops await the curios collector. James Malinga’s township art, Books and Bygones antiques, Pandora’s box specializing in Royal Doulton and other porcelains. We spend a few hours browsing the many interesting outlets before heading off into the oldest Township in Port Elizabeth. New Brighton and the Red Location museum in particular. Meet renowned artist ‘nette curator of this austere, but poignant memorial to the struggle for democracy. If we are fortunate we get to view some of her highly prized works before seeking an appointment with Bobo Pemba, the grand son of the Iconic artist George Pemba before visiting the Gallery that bears his name.

Moving on to the Township, a poor but interesting and lively neighborhood we take a break at a local tavern for some refreshments before the end of the tour and a return to your accommodation.

Tour includes:
  • Guided Tour.
  • Transfers.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Refreshments.

Rate per person: R850.00. Quoted as a minimum of two persons

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Addo Elephant National Park and Elephant Back Safari
Code (FD03)

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A life changing experience

Early (better chance to see Lion) pick up at place of residence in Port Elizabeth and transfer to the Addo Elephant National Park. [www.sanparks.org/parks/addo]

Check in and comfort stop before entering the reserve.

3-hour drive through the game reserve, viewing Elephant (450), Lion, Black Rhino, Buffalo, Zebra, Eland, Kudu and Warthog amongst the many species of animals and bird life.

Return to Main camp for refreshments and depart for Zuurberg Mountain.

Lunch on the expansive verandah at the historic Zuurberg Inn on the crest of this low mountain range.

We again set off for Elephant Back Safari [www.addoelephantbacksafaris.co.za], a memorable experience of riding these magnificent Giants in the valley thickets. There you can meet other species of game like Giraffe and Zebra in their natural environment. After riding these gentle creatures and walking through the valley Bushveld there is a chance to interact while you feed the bulls, after which they get a chance to swim and mud bath at the waterhole.

Return to Port Elizabeth and your accommodation after a full day of excitement.

Please note: It is essential to wear long pants or jeans, as the elephants have short stiff hairs that irritate our tender skin.

Tour includes:

  • Guided tour.
  • Transfers.
  • Conservation / Entrance Fee.
  • Elephant Back Safari.
  • Light Lunch.
  • Refreshments on the road.

Rate per person: R1 950.00. Quoted as a minimum of two persons.

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Addo Elephant National Park and Sunset River Cruise
Code (FD04)

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(Minimum of 4 persons required for this tour)

Early (better chance to see Lion) pick up at place of residence in Port Elizabeth and transfer to the Addo Elephant Park. [www.sanparks.org/parks/addo]

Check in and comfort stop before entering the reserve.

3-hour drive through the game reserve, viewing Elephant (450), Lion, Black Rhino, Buffalo, Zebra, Eland, Kudu and Warthog amongst the many species of animals and bird life.

Return to the rest camp for refreshments and a picnic lunch served under the trees overlooking the waterhole.

Visit the underground hide.

After lunch we continue the game drive, back through the reserve before leaving to meet the Ferry on the Sundays River. We board the Ferry and depart for a sundowner cruise of between two and a half and 3 hours on this river. Drinks and snacks will be supplied on board while we slowly cruise watching for, birds and game along the way. We may stop and climb the shifting sand dunes, where from the top we can watch the sun disappearing over Algoa bay, and the possibility of sighting, in the distance some of the many Whales that seasonally visit this large protected bay.

Soon after sunset, when the shadows have merged into dusk we depart back to Port Elizabeth well satisfied, recounting experiences of the day. 

Tour includes:
  • Guided Tour.
  • Conservation / Entrance fees.
  • All transfers.
  • Picnic lunch and refreshments in the vehicle.
  • Trip on ferry.
  • Snacks and a drink on the ferry.

Rate per person: R1 650.00. Quoted as a minimum of four persons.

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Addo Elephant National Park Kabouga Section 4 x 4 Trail
Code (FD05)

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Kabouga Section 4 x 4 Trail
 
Pick up at place of residence. Depart in 4 x 4 vehicle for the Addo Elephant National Park [www.sanparks.org/parks/addo], Kabouga (No Elephants or Lions) section. Travel via the picturesque town of Kirkwood before entering the rugged northern areas of this famous National Park. This is a unique experience and one will meet with few if any other tourists.

Checking in, we travel through increasingly rough terrain, keeping an eye out for species such as, Warthog and Eland, Red Hartebeest, Klipspringer and Zebra as well as the stately Kudu, the males with their huge horns blending into the background. 

We spend the day exploring the area while constantly heading north through changing scenery into a valley where we break at the campsite on the banks for the Sundays River. We have the chance to stretch our legs or paddle on the quite water in a canoe, while Alan Tours prepares a scrumptious picnic breakfast over looking the river.

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After breakfast we enter the 4 x 4 route proper traversing undulating terrain, steep sided valleys and rocky streambeds, ever alert to the birds and beasts that inhabit the area. Stop at scenic viewpoints, between challenging slopes through which we need to negotiate the Land rover. We summit at top of the Zuurberg Mountains offering huge vistas both to the south towards the coast and the north into the Little Karoo, Lake Darlington and beyond.

From the summit we start descending into the Little Karoo, where we keep a watch for Ostrich, Zebra and the possibility of sighting a rare Black Rhino before reaching Lake Darlington. Here we unpack our picnic hampers on the lakeshore for a well-deserved late lunch before making our way through winding farm roads as we journey back to Port Elizabeth and the end of an exciting day. 

Tour includes:

  • Guided Tour.
  • Conservation / Entrance fees.
  • All transfers 4 x 4 vehicle.
  • Two picnics.
  • Refreshments.

Rate per person: R1 950.00.Quoted as a minimum of two persons.

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The original Big 7 Addo Elephant National Park and Marine Safari.
Code (FD06)

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8.00 a.m. Pick up at place of residence in Port Elizabeth. Arrive at the small boat harbour in the Port Elizabeth harbour. Check in and board the boat. Under expert guidance we embark on a 3-hour odyssey into Algoa bay. We search the protected waters of the Bay for Dolphins, Seals, Sharks and the seasonal Humpback and Southern Right Whales frolicking and breeding in the temperate water.

We head for the historical St Croix group of islands were 20 000 pairs of African Penguins roost and breed amongst the other inhabitants. Further in the bay on the Bird Island group (not included) a breeding colony of over 160 000 Gannets occur. These striking birds can be seen performing aerial feats, diving deep into the water to harvest Sardines in bait balls. We return to the harbour and lunch at the Yacht club, where the setting is wonderful and the food great.

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After lunch we depart for the Addo Elephant National Park. Entering the south gate and the start of the game drive before entering the original section and the many elephants and other creatures amongst the thickets. The Park is home to some 450 African Elephants, Black Rhino, Cape buffalo, Lion and Leopard amongst the other antelope Warthog and Zebra. Reptiles and a diverse birdlife abound in the park.

Optional Extra: On returning to the Main Camp we take a comfort break before boarding an open parks board vehicle for the Sunset (or Night) drive for a fascinating insight into some of the parks nocturnal inhabitants. The drive includes a sunset break with snacks and drinks before continuing with the aid of a powerful spotlight. After the drive we return to Port Elizabeth.

Tour includes:

  • Transfers
  • Guided Tour
  • +- 3 hour Marine safari
  • Conservation / Entrance fees
  • +- 3 hour Game drive in Addo Elephant National Park

Optional extra: sunset or night drive in an open park’s game drive vehicle, searching the Bushveld with a spot light. Rates on request.

Rate per person: R2 200.00. Quoted as a minimum of two persons.

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The Garden Route from Port Elizabeth to The Crags
Code (FD07)

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A full day tour and stunning scenery on the famous Garden route with three World class facilities to keep you and your family enthralled. Birds of Eden, Monkeyland [www.monkeyland.co.za] and the Elephant sanctuary.

Early departure from your place of residence in Port Elizabeth at the start of the Garden route. We pass the coastal towns of Jeffery’s Bay and Cape St Francis with our first stop being at the Storms river bridge. Here we freshen up and get a bite of breakfast. Walk on the awesome arch bridge spanning the narrow but deep Storms river.

Continuing on the Garden route we stop to view the Big tree, an 800-year-old Yellowwood tree in this temperate forest before continuing to the Tsitsikamma national park for a brief photographic visit at this picturesque setting.

After this we continue to the Crags where we stop at the first of our interactive destinations.

Monkeyland is a natural forest in which monkeys from around the world are confined; many have been rescued from terrible conditions to be re-habilitated in this natural environment. These monkeys will entertain you like never before. Walking from here we enter the huge free flight dome, enclosing an entire valley complete with its own stream and forest trees. Birds of all species, shapes, sizes and colors from around the world occupying different ecological zones, are on display under natural conditions, offering fantastic photo opportunities.

We take a break for lunch either at Birds of Eden or at one of the neighboring restaurants (for own account).

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After lunch we head for the Elephant sanctuary for an unforgettable interaction with the Elephants, walk hand in trunk with them, or ride upon their backs (optional extra) and find out just how gentle these giants really are.

Tour includes:
  • Pick up at place of residence for transfer to the Crags on the world famous garden route.
  • Stop at Storms River for light breakfast.
  • Guided Tour Monkeyland 
  • Birds of Eden tour of largest enclosed free flight dome in the world.
  • Lunch (at your own cost) at Birds of Eden or other.  
  • Elephant sanctuary. For afternoon guided walk with the Elephants.
  • Depart for Port Elizabeth. If possible we return via Natures valley for a short walk and a swim at this stunning valley and beach. Bring those costumes.

Tour excludes:
Elephant back ride as an optional extra.
Lunch.

Rate p.person Adult: R1 950.00.Quoted as a minimum of two persons
Parties of 4 or more: R1 750.00 per person.
Children tour price: R1 650.00 per person.

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A Historical Tour of the Eastern Cape’s “Albany District”
Code (FD08)

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The Albany District of the Eastern Cape.
This is a full day tour of the historically significant and culturally vibrant Albany district in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Learn the intrigue and hardship as the different cultures established themselves in these often unforgiving areas. Visit fortified farms, military outposts and battlegrounds set in remote localities in spectacular scenery while experiencing the growing pains at the birth of a new nation so many years ago.

Early pick up from place of residence in Port Elizabeth. Orientation to the historical background of the area while circumventing Algoa Bay into the Albany district. We discuss the part played by the advent of the different cultures starting with the first inhabitants, the early Hominines, the Bushmen and Khoikhoi. The arrival of the Portuguese explorers, the free Boers and the group who had the most significant impact, the 1820 Settlers who were given grants of land in this area.

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We stop to look at a number of fortified farmhouses, outposts and military installations that occur throughout the area. Barville Park, a beautifully restored, fortified farmhouse and Lombard’s post, a tribute to an early farmer, pioneer and local Boer commander. The settlers when under attack used these building as a refuge and link in the defense of the colony during various raids and wars. Peter and Helen Keeton with their children, descendents of the original settler family still live and work Lombard’s Post.

Next we head for the holiday village of Port Alfred on the mouth of the Kowie River. Here we visit the remnants of the settler’s Methodist Church built in 1826. The church building was replaced twice owing to its destruction during the Frontiers Wars. We stop for a quick lunch on the Banks of the Kowie River before departing inland to Bathurst.

Bathurst was the administrative centre for the 1820 settlers brought in to act as a buffer between the Cape Colony and the Xhosa pastoralists. Many of the original settler houses and other buildings in the village have been preserved. The Pig and Whistle, at the heart of the village, is reputedly the oldest existent pub in the country. Built in 1831 by Thomas Hartley, a blacksmith who came from Nottinghamshire.

Places of interest include Bradshaw's Mill: Built by the Settler, Samuel Bradshaw in 1821, a National Monument.

Wesleyan Chapel: Built by Samuel Bradshaw and opened in 1832, it was besieged in the Frontier Wars. It houses Jeremiah Goldswain's Family Bible. Services are still held every Sunday.
St John's Anglican Church: Oldest unaltered Anglican Church in South Africa. A sanctuary in the Frontier Wars of 1834, 1846 and 1851 for hundreds of Settlers. 1st service held on the 1st January 1838. Look for the "church mouse" on the west wall!!
Bathurst Agricultural Museum: Discover how the past has influenced the future!
The Toposcope: This marks the spot where the 1820 British Settlers locations were surveyed. 57 bronze plaques record details of settlements. The stones in the wall are taken from ruins of original Settler homes.

The Clay Pits and Clay Fort.
Leaving Bathurst behind we head towards the Coombs Valley in which many Settlers were given there allocated 100-acre farms.

The Clay pits produce Red and Yellow ochre (Not clay) a highly prized commodities in the Xhosa history and culture. A settler, an Irishman by the name of Mahoney settled in the area. He denied the tribes people access to the pits thereby precipitating conflict. Mahoney was killed for his troubles. A temporary post, the Clay fort was established to defend the pits. Two Target Stones used by the military can still be seen on the hill. A Settler church here built in 1899 set on the Hillside over looking the farm and above a settler house built by a certain Mr. John Brown.

Fraser’s Signal tower.
Leaving Coombs valley we make our way on to the N2 north of Grahamstown where we visit Fraser’s signal tower Built on this high ground in 1837. This fortified tower was used to signal the colonial forces in Grahamstown when hostilities broke out in the Coombs and Great Fish river valleys. A signal from this tower was relayed by way of the next one on Governors Kop and finally to Grahamstown itself. Close to the tower we find the welcome little motel of Fraser’s camp where we stop for a cup of Coffee

Field Hospital.
Purposely small and unobtrusive tucked into the hillside is a tiny little building that was designed as a hospital to treat 3 to 4 British and other casualties of the frontier wars. Today a Xhosa family who work on the farm occupies it. All of the original stonework, roofing trusses, doors and windows are in a fairly good condition.

Continuing on the N2 to Grahamstown we pass the site of Governors Kop on which the signal tower is situated, now on private property it is difficult to get to and we continue to Grahamstown.

Started in 1817 under the guidance of Colonel Graham and the site of any number of important historical buildings, churches (47, so called city of Saints) and the monument to the 1819 battle of eGazini (The place of Blood) which saw over 10 000 Xhosa warriors under Mdushane and the prophet Makana pitted against some 200 colonial soldiers and townspeople together with some 30 Khoikhoi Elephant hunters who came to the rescue of the colonial outpost who successfully defended the settlement under the command Colonel Wilshire. A battle, that should the Xhosa warriors have won, would have changed the face of politics in South Africa forever.

After Grahamstown we make our way back to Port Elizabeth stopping at the oldest farmhouse in the Eastern Cape. Built by the Pioneer Jan Frederick Potgieter Assagaibosch Inn in 1717.

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Tour includes:

  • Transfers.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Refreshments.
  • Guided Tour.

Rate per person: R1 550.00. Quoted as a minimum of two persons.

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Country Roads – Western District
Code (FD09)

The Western district of Port Elizabeth is characterised by a temperate climate, a wide coastal plain bordered in the north by the Lady Slipper Mountain, a part of the Cape Fold Mountain system. To the south, the expanse of the Indian Ocean fringed by endless golden beaches. There are Nature reserves and productive farmlands growing a variety of crops from chicken and vegetables farms, a wine estate and well organised citrus orchards.....

Pick up at place of residence. Orientation in the quaint seaside village of Schoenmakers Kop before continuing along the southern shoreline. Our first stop is a wild flower reserve, on the edge of the Van Stadens river gorge. We serve Tea or Coffee while enjoying the view towards the Arch bridge that dominates this spectacular gorge. Here the vegetation is predominately Fynbos with some spectacular birds found in this area such as the Knysna Touraco and the endemic Sugarbird and the stunning Malachite Sunbird.

Continuing through the pass before winding our way to the oldest settlement in the area Hankey, an early missionary station and home to the largest Sundial in Africa, a memorial and last resting place of Sarah Baartman a Khoikhoi woman used as an exhibit in the 18th centuary.

Travelling through expansive farmland we come to the centre of Patensie where we stop for a tasty traditional lunch at the Tolbos road stall, packed with local preserves and produce. After lunch we continue to the Baviaanskloof ( Valley of the Baboons) nature reserve [www.ecparks.co.za] and World Heritage site where we take in the specacular scenery before heading towards the coast.

Climbing out of the Gamtoos valley we head for Humansdorp, an agricultural centre on the coastal plain, where most of the inhabitants are desendents of the early Khoikhoi, the first nation, and earliest human beings. From Humansdorp we continue to Jeffreys Bay, a fishing village, seaside resort and above all, a world famous surf spot. We walk the beach, renowned for its seashells and watch surfers carving the waves if conditions are good. Factory clothing shops abound where bargains can be found.

If time allows we stop off at the Eastern Cape’s only wine farm recently established on the outskirts of Jeffreys for a welcome glass of wine and the option of a superb meal in their restaurant or continuing on to Port Elizabeth and the end of the tour.

Tour includes:

  • Guided Tour
  • Conservation / Entrance fees
  • Transfers
  • Light lunch
  • Guided Tour

Rate per person: R1 550.00. Quoted as a minimum of two persons.

Optional extra. Meal at the wine estate, rate on request.

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Fun and Adventure - Surges of adrenalin along the famous Garden Route
Code (FD10)

Early pick up at place of residence in Port Elizabeth and depart via the coastline to Stormsriver Bridge where we freshen up and get a bite of breakfast. Walk on the awesome arch bridge spanning the narrow but deep Storms River.

Continuing on the Garden route we stop to view the Big tree, an 800-year-old Yellowwood tree in this temperate forest before continuing to the Tsitsikamma national park (means the sound of water) for a brief photographic visit at this picturesque setting.

During the Canopy Tour [www.treetoptour.com] you glide through the Afro-montane forest on 10 slides between platforms as high as 30 meters above the forest floor. Some 2 ½ hours later, after an adventurous and educational experience you exit the forest, having undertaken a journey providing an insight into this enchanting world previously only inhabited by the Birds, Bees, Baboons and Butterflies.

After a well-deserved lunch we depart for Bloukrans pass Bridge with its 216 meter high Bungi jump, the highest in the world (optional extra). Face your fear and jump – a countdown on the arch and off you go. This is the ultimate thrill!! Should you wish to allow the more adventurous to entertain you, sit back and enjoy the excitement from the nearby lookout.

After the adrenalin rush we head for the Elephant sanctuary and an unforgettable interaction with African Elephants, walk hand in trunk with them, or ride upon their backs (optional extra) and find out just how gentle these intelligent giants really are. Return to Port Elizabeth and your accommodation.

Tour includes:

  • Guided Tour
  • Light breakfast at Storms River.
  • Canopy Tour
  • Light lunch at Tsitsikamma.
  • Elephant sanctuary. For afternoon guided walk with the Elephants.
  • Refreshments in the vehicle
Tour excludes:
  • Bungee jump at Bloukrans bridge as an optional extra
  • Elephant back ride as an optional extra.

Rate per person: R2 100.00 Quoted as a minimum of two persons.

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Addo Elephant National Park and Tooth and Claw tour
Code (FD11)

  • Early pick up at place of residence in Port Elizabeth.
  • Check in and freshen up before entering the reserve.
  • Game drive through the ever-popular Addo Elephant National Park home to more than 500 African Elephants, Lions, Buffalo, Zebra, Eland and antelope amongst the wide variety of animals and bird life found here.

  • Return to the rest camp for refreshments and a light lunch at the park restaurant.
  • After lunch we depart for a nearby private game reserve for a game drive in an open game drive vehicle accompanied by your ranger, searching for Lion, Giraffe and Hippo amongst many others in this park.
  • We dine on traditional South African fare in an open Boma around a large wood fire under the African night sky.
  • After the buffet dinner we depart the reserve and return to Port Elizabeth.

Tour includes:

  • Transfer to and from Addo Elephant National Park and private game reserve
  • Conservation / Entrance fees
  • Professionally guided game drives
  • Light lunches and refreshments in the vehicle

Rate per person: R1 650.00 Quoted as a minimum of two persons.

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For more information, please contact Alan Tours: info@alantours.co.za