5 days in Port Elizabeth & Barberton Itinerary

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.

Get in touch with nature at Safaris and Shamwari Game Reserve. Visit Seal Point and Seal Point Lighthouse for their historical value. Step out of Port Elizabeth to go to Grahamstown and see Cathedral of St Michael and St George, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. There's more to do: take in the exciting artwork at Ron Belling Art Gallery and stroll through Kragga Kamma Game Park.

For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Port Elizabeth online trip maker.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Port Elizabeth. August in Port Elizabeth sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to travel to Barberton.

Barberton is a town in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa, which has its origin in the 1880s gold rush in the region. Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Barberton History & Mining Museum and then examine the collection at Barberton Museum.

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Explore your travel options from Port Elizabeth to Barberton with the Route module. Traveling from Port Elizabeth in August, you will find days in Barberton are somewhat warmer (27°C), and nights are about the same (12°C). On the 15th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.