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Alan Tours

Name: Alan Tours
Address: 5 Albatross Crescent, Port Elizabeth, 6011, ZA
Telephone: +27723584634
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Alan Tours, close to the Addo Elephant National Park is based in the city of Port Elizabeth on the Sunshine coast in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

We have offered superior quality, affordable tours and safaris to our many loyal guests for many years. ALAN TOURS, with experience forged under the fun filled African sun, are proud to promote the Eastern Cape and South Africa, a country, home to our unique Big 7 Safaris, unsurpassed beauty and the incredible diversity of our nature, wildlife and cultures. Our tours are conducted by qualified nature and culture guides who emphasis all aspects of our amazing country, providing an informative view into the modern and ancient cultures and the historical context that is the colourful pallet of South Africa today. Top 10 tours

• Addo Elephant National Park
Great White Shark viewing. A day in the bay
• The Original BIG 7 Safari –Addo National Park and Algoa
Bay
• Addo Elephant National Park and Elephant Back Safari
• 4 x 4 Safari – Cape Recife and Grysbok Nature Reserve
• The Garden Route from Port Elizabeth to The Crags
• Baviaanskloof (Valley of the Baboons) World Heritage Site
Mega-Reserve
• Two Oceans tour – Along the Garden Route
• Karoo Memories
• Namaqualand - Spring Flower Tour
A wide variety of overnight tours and safaris are available

30/10/2026

It’s OPEN! 🌿 The wild heart of the Baviaanskloof is calling again.

The roads through the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area have officially re-opened, and Alan Tours is ready to take you back into one of South Africa’s most dramatic UNESCO World Heritage Sites!

Imagine towering red rock walls, pristine mountain streams, and the unmatched peace of pure, untouched wilderness. The valleys are lush, the rivers are flowing, and the landscape is as breath-taking as ever.

We have an exclusive tour running from 25–27 November 2026, and there are only 2 SPACES LEFT.

Don’t just read about the magic of the Baviaanskloof, come experience it with us on a fully curated journey through nature at its finest.

👉 Only 2 spots remain! DM us directly or contact us at [email protected] or [email protected] to secure your place before it’s fully booked!

24/10/2026

The Perfect Bush Spa 🐾🧖‍♂️🐃

Buffalo love caking themselves in thick mud, and big bulls like this one are affectionately called ‘Dagga Boys’, derived from the isiZulu word for mud.

While it looks like pure fun, mud-wallowing is essential for survival in the African bush:
• Natural Sunscreen: Shields their thick hide from the relentless African sun.
• Thermoregulation: Keeps their body temperature down during the scorching heat of the day.
• Parasite Control: Traps ticks and insects, which drop off once the mud dries and flakes off or gets rubbed against a post or tree.

As you can see, this big guy made sure not to miss a single spot! 👇 (Continued in comments)

23/10/2026

It's almost Time! 🌻☀🪻
Join The Bedford Garden Festival with Alan Tours
Just ONE WEEK to go before you explore stunning country gardens, vibrant artisan markets, and historic countryside.
With pick-up and drop-off in GQ/PE, let Alan Tours take you there.

Book your place today:
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14/10/2026

The Addo sighting most people MISS 🐾

While everyone hopes to spot lions and leopards, Addo is also home to one of Africa’s most elusive felines: the caracal.

Seeing one cross right in front of the vehicle like this is an extraordinarily rare moment in the park.

👇 Full story on this shy predator in the comments!

🗓️ Book your guided safari today to experience Addo to the fullest: www.alantours.co.za or [email protected] or DM us

11/10/2026

Don't forget 🧠
Alan Tours The Bedford Garden Festival 🌸🌻🌼

Join us for an unforgettable trip to the Bedford Garden Festival! Explore stunning country gardens, vibrant artisan markets, and historic countryside.
With pick-up and drop-off in GQ/PE, Alan Tours will take you where you need to be.

Book your place today:
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09/10/2026

How the "L-Family" got its name ☀️

Elephants are the main reason most people visit Addo Elephant National Park, and rightly so. The park was initially founded for their protection back in 1931. Today, it is home to close to 700 elephants and is renowned for producing top-tier sightings of these gentle giants.

Because Addo started off with only 11 elephants, park authorities were able to keep track of and monitor the population's growth right from the beginning, including following the lineages of different family groups. Beyond providing invaluable long-term data for scientific studies, this monitoring program led to individual elephants being named, especially those with prominent physical traits. Famous bulls of the past like Skukuza, Hapoor, and Valli Moosa have passed the torch to current icons like Terry and Paul Kruger.

It isn't only the bulls that get named, though. This female has a single, large tusk on her left side, a genetic trait inherited directly from her mother. The herd was named the 'L Family' after its original matriarch, Left Tusk, who passed away in 1981. Her daughter, Little Left Tusk (featured here), still roams Addo Elephant National Park today.

This footage was taken a few years ago but Little Left Tusk is alive and well and still roaming Addo, her tusk even larger now.

Want to spot Little Left Tusk, Paul Kruger, and the other ‘famous’ individuals in person? Book your safari with Alan Tours today for an unforgettable experience!

06/10/2026

Elephants on the Move 🐘🐘

Elephants aren't always found in large herds but rather in smaller family groups that vary in size. In this clip, there is a rather large family group (or possibly multiple family groups) moving together on a hot and windy day to one of the more popular waterholes, Hapoor, in Addo Elephant National Park. Elephants require large amounts of water, with some individuals drinking up to 200 litres in a single day! This clip is from a few years ago, and at the time of writing (October 2026), the park is very green after the recent large rainfall events.

Book with Alan Tours today for your safari through the lush Addo Elephant National Park. Simply head on to www.alantours.co.za or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]

04/10/2026

Did you hear that? 🔊👂

Most people associate elephant communication with loud, brassy trumpets, but their true language is spoken in deep, low-frequency rumbles. Watch to the end to hear for yourself.

So, how do they produce a sound that can travel for miles?
It all starts in the larynx, where air flows across massive vocal folds to produce low-frequency vibrations, including infrasound that falls below human hearing. The sound is then amplified as it resonates through the pharyngeal pouch, throat, and extended trunk, turning their entire body into an acoustic amplifier.

These deep rumbles aren't just random noise; they form a complex vocal language. Elephants use them to signal danger, coordinate herd movements across vast distances, greet loved ones, and, as recent research suggests, even address each other using unique, individual acoustic "names."

Next time you’re out in the bush and hear a deep rumble echoing through the night, take a second listen. It might not be the apex predator you think it is!

Book a safari or overnight tour in Addo Elephant National Park today!
www.alantours.co.za

02/10/2026

Turf War… on a Hippo’s Back! 🦛🐢🪶

When you're a cold-blooded terrapin, finding the ultimate spot to bask is a daily mission. And what better "sun bed" than the broad, warm back of a semi-submerged hippopotamus?

But as you can see, this prime real estate is already occupied! A few oxpeckers are busy at work, combing the hippo's hide for a quick snack. While hippos are famous for their bad tempers, they are surprisingly tolerant of these uninvited guests. For the terrapins, the hippo offers a safe, elevated platform to regulate their body temperature. For the birds, it’s a floating buffet.

As the terrapins clamber up, the space gets a little too crowded for comfort. The birds decide they've had enough of these hard-shelled gatecrashers and take flight, likely off to find a quieter, less congested hippo nearby!

Be sure to book your tour to the Kruger National Park with Alan Tours today!

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Monday	07:00 - 21:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 21:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 21:00
Thursday	07:00 - 21:00
Friday	07:00 - 21:00
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