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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 Garden Route with Addo National Park Small Group Tour from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $397
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Duration: 5 days
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Port Elizabeth Shore Excursion: Port Elizabeth Walking Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $28
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Duration: 3 hours
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Addo Elephant Park Day Safari BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $126
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Popular things to do in Port Elizabeth

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Shamwari Game Reserve
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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Safaris
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Kragga Kamma Game Park
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Boat Tours & Water Sports
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Port Elizabeth

Parque Nacional dos Elefantes Addo
Addo Elephant National Park
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Daniell Cheetah Project
Kirkwood
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Paradise Beach
Jeffreys Bay
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Wild Dreams Africa
Addo
5.0
Duration: 4 hours

Hidden gems in Port Elizabeth

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Cape Recife Local Authority Nature Reserve
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Sardinia Bay Beach
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
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The Donkin Reserve
3.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Kid-friendly things to do in Port Elizabeth

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Seaview Lion Park
2.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Hobie Beach
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Kwantu Private Game Reserve - Day Visits
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Holmeleigh Farmyard
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Port Elizabeth

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Volkswagen AutoPavillion, South Africa
Uitenhage
4.3
Duration: 4 hours
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Ron Belling Art Gallery
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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South African Air Force Museum
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
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South End Museum
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min

Parks in Port Elizabeth

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St George's Park
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Londt Park Miniature Railway
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
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SANCCOB
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Places to visit with Port Elizabeth

Tsitsikamma National Park BEST FOR: Zipline, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Bridge
Graaff-Reinet BEST FOR: Nature / Park, Specialty Museum, National Park
Addo Elephant National Park BEST FOR: Park, Nature / Park, Kayaking / Canoeing
Cradock BEST FOR: National Park, Historic Site, Nature / Park
East London BEST FOR: Shopping Mall, Beach, Aquarium
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