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Port Elizabeth

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Windy City

The sprawling city of Port Elizabeth, nestled on the scenic Algoa Bay, draws visitors with its sandy beaches, mild climate, and an enviable location as the gateway to the famous Garden Route. On tour of Port Elizabeth and its many cultural attractions, you can delve into the city's rich history, from its origins as a Portuguese trading port, to the Boer Wars and the apartheid struggle. Nature lovers will enjoy the many hiking trails, picturesque drives, and game reserves you can explore while on a Port Elizabeth vacation. A water sports heaven, the city and its surroundings provide endless opportunities for swimming, scuba diving, surfing, and whale watching. Port Elizabeth is in Eastern Cape. Use our South Africa road trip planner to arrange the details of your trip to Port Elizabeth and other destinations.
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Top Port Elizabeth tours
5-Day Small Group Garden Route Tour from Cape Town including Addo National Park BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $482
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Popular things to do in Port Elizabeth

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Shamwari Game Reserve
4.9
Duration: 8​h
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Safaris
4.8
Duration: 8​h
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Kragga Kamma Game Park
4.3
Duration: 2​h 30​min
The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
Summerstrand
3.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Side trips from Port Elizabeth

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Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park
4.5
Duration: 3​h
Paradise Beach
Jeffreys Bay
4.6
Duration: 3​h
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Kayaking & Canoeing
Colchester
4.6
Duration: 4​h
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St.Francis Links
Saint Francis Bay
4.8
Duration: 4​h

Hidden gems in Port Elizabeth

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Cape Recife Local Authority Nature Reserve
4.5
Duration: 3​h 30​min
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Sardinia Bay Beach
4.8
Duration: 4​h
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Dockside Brewery
5.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Volkswagen AutoPavillion, South Africa
Uitenhage
4.3
Duration: 4​h

Kid-friendly things to do in Port Elizabeth

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Seaview Lion Park
1.5
Duration: 3​h
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Holmeleigh Farmyard
4.3
Duration: 2​h
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SANCCOB
4.4
Duration: 3​h 30​min
Groendal Wilderness Area
Uitenhage
4.6
Duration: 3​h 30​min

Parks in Port Elizabeth

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St George's Park
4.1
Duration: 3​h
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Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve
4.2
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Londt Park Miniature Railway
4.4
Duration: 2​h
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Animals in Wonderland
4.5
Duration: 3​h 30​min

Museums in Port Elizabeth

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Ron Belling Art Gallery
5.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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South End Museum
4.3
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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South African Air Force Museum
4.2
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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No 7 Castle Hill Museum
3.9
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Tsitsikamma National Park BEST FOR: Adventure, Nature, Trails Graaff-Reinet BEST FOR: Parks, Museums, Nature Addo Elephant National Park BEST FOR: Parks, Adventure, Wildlife Cradock BEST FOR: Nature, Historic Sites, Parks Jeffreys Bay BEST FOR: Adventure, Beaches, Trails
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