De Ridder Tours is owner managed by Andries de Ridder, who heads up a team of dedicated and affiliated guides.
The Team:
"The Addo Elephant Park Safari with de Ridder Tours gives you the feeling of having an all access press pass to the biggest wildilfe event..." DANIEL CABACAS (UK)
Andries De Ridder (Photographic Guide, MD) has resided in Addo since 1995. Andries
expanded his photographic skills across
a variety of imaging jobs before
founding De Ridder Tours in
1991. Today he heads the
operational side of the
team.... out there
capturing the images
and seeing to a perfect
Addo experience for all.
Andrew Miller (Marketing)
has resided in Port Elizabeth since 1971 and has strong ties to Addo. Andrew's graphic design and marketing skills make sure that all the company media, including the various company websites are top class. He has specialised accross a variety of imaging and design platforms before joining De Ridder Tours in 2007. Today he heads the marketing side of the team.
John Allderman
(Adventure Guide) has resided in Addo since
1982 and specialises in
local culture and history.
John expanded on his local
knowledge by performing the
Xhosa manhood ritual at the
age of 16. He has a wealth of
information, guarenteeing
visitors an exciting and enriching tour.
Roy (Tour Guide)
is a local Addo guide and offers tours from a local perspective, with plenty of great stories of Addo through the years.