36 km
from city center 1 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

With its perfect combination of warm water, calm sea and fair breezes, Algoa Beach is one of the best sailing venues in the world and a Mecca for all beach and water sport enthusiasts. Fishing, surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing are also popular here.

39 km
from city center 2 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

One of Port Elizabeth's most popular historical attractions is the Donkin Reserve, which tells a fascinating narrative of the discovery and growth of the Loving City. It hosts the Pyramid and Lighthouse, features seats, palm-lined walks, and a Stone Pyramid Monument with a moving inscription built by Sir Rufane Donkin in honour of his late wife Elizabeth, after whom the city was named.

43 km
from city center 3 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

When you head into town take a walk through the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex, where shops, restaurants, an amphitheatre and casino will keep you entertained for hours on end.

58 km
from city center 4 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

This is the one place you must visit if you are an animal lover. Escape to the bush and spend hours scouring the pristine Eastern Cape landscape for wildlife at Addo Elephant Park, home to over 550 elephants. A two hours jeep ride is sufficient for going around the expanse of the Park.

33 km
from city center 5 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

Sardinia Bay Beach is a secluded and spectacular beach located between Schoenmakerskop and Seaview. Also, fondly known as Sards by the locals, it is situated on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth. The beach itself is beautiful with the clear waters on one side and the large sand dunes on the other. With a long coastline, it is one of the best walking beaches in Africa.

28 km
from city center 6 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

The Kragga Kamma Game Park is a sprawling natural reserve where Africa’s varied wildlife can be spotted. It is a 500-acre area of coastal forests and savannas. The animals live here in their natural habitat and have no restriction on movement. Visitors can explore the park in their own vehicles or sign up for guided tours.

39 km
from city center 7 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

Route 67 forms part the greater Nelson Mandela Bay Arts Journey which includes a number of Art Galleries and different locations such as the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Museum, the newly renovated Athenaeum Building, the Red Location Museum, Uitenhage Market Square and the artEC Art Gallery to name a few.

39 km
from city center 8 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

The Cape Recife is one of the best nature reserves in Africa to spot bird and marine life. Located on the tip of the Algoa Bay, this breathtaking reserve is spread over an area of 366 hectares. The perfect way to explore the reserve is to walk along the circular Roseate Tern Trail.

42 km
from city center 9 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

Bayworld is a museum, Oceanarium and snake park located in No. 7 Castle Hill in Port Elizabeth. The Cultural and Natural History Museum is the third oldest in the country. The Oceanarium displays Algoa Bay's rich and diverse marine life in South Asia, and the snake park has an extensive collection of reptiles. The No. 7 Castle Hill building itself is a national monument and major landmark in Port Elizabeth.

81 km
from city center 10 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

The Shamwari Private Game Reserve is located in Eastern Cape, along N2, between Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth. Declared a Protected Environment, it is home to rich wildlife, including the iconic Big Five. With seven luxury lodges, an explorer camp, and two education and rehabilitation centers, it is also a perfect vacation destination for wildlife enthusiasts.

40 km
from city center 11 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

The South African Air Force Museum or SAAF Museum has three branches in different locations. The Port Elizabeth South African Air Force Museum is located at Forest Hill Drive, Southdene, on the southern side of the city’s airport. It is home to exhibits that are related to history and memorabilia of the South African Air Force.

35 km
from city center 12 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

A symbol of the South African freedom and its struggles, the Red Location Museum provides a rich history about its people. Red Location is one of the oldest townships of Nelson Mandela Bay, named for the corrugated iron barrack buildings which have rusted to a deep red.

23 km
from city center 13 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

Maitland Beach is a huge beach in the outskirts of the Port Elizabeth metro with spectacular sand dunes, popular with sand boarders, and miles of sandy beach stretching away towards Jeffreys Bay. In the other direction the beach becomes rockier and is favoured by anglers and divers.

40 km
from city center 14 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

The South End Museum is no ordinary museum. It stands for the diversity of the people of the South End suburb in Port Elizabeth. Located on the corner of Humewood Road and Walmer Boulevard in South End, this museum displays photographs of and life of the people of the area before the 1970 Apartheid government.

22 km
from city center 15 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

The Island Nature Reserve is a 480-hectare reserve forest home to the Alexandria coastal forest, other indigenous trees, animals, and bird species. There are several trails that cut across the reserve and are the best ways to explore the flora, fauna, and natural landscapes of the reserve.

95 km
from city center 16 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

Kwantu Private Game Reserve is a luxurious Eastern Cape game lodge on Daniel Street in Sidbury. It is famous for having all the Big Five game animals in Africa, including lions, leopards, black rhinoceros, African bush elephants, and African buffalo. Bird watching is also popular with over 250 bird species.

25 km
from city center 17 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

The Seaview Lion Park is a 120-hectare wildlife park and sanctuary with a stunning view, located on Lower Seaview Road in Port Elizabeth. It is home to some of the largest predators on the continent. The highlights are the big cats, including white and tawny lions, Siberian tigers, Golden Bengal tigers and White Bengal tigers.

26 km
from city center 18 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

Holmeleigh Farmyard is an animal touch farm for children in Kragga Kamma in Port Elizabeth. Kids can feed farm animals, pet bunnies, milk cows, interact with peacocks, ride ponies and take tractor rides.

39 km
from city center 19 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

The Campanile is a historical landmark and a memorial built to commemorate the landing of the settlers in 1820. It is situated outside the Strand Street railway station in Port Elizabeth. It is a 50-metre tall architectural wonder that offers a stunning view of the surrounding city and harbour.

39 km
from city center 20 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

Fort Frederick is a 200-year-old stone fort located in Belmont Terrace in Port Elizabeth. It was built in 1799 by the British to defend Cape Colony against the French and offers a stunning view of Algoa Bay. What remains today is a gunpowder storage magazine, blockhouse and a selection of muzzleloader guns.

38 km
from city center 21 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is known for its extensive collection of historical South African art. It is located at the entrance to St. George’s Park in Park Drive, Port Elizabeth. The Art Museum’s collection consists primarily of Eastern Cape and South African art and features many international pieces, including Indian miniatures and Chinese textiles.

13 km
from city center 22 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

One of the oldest natural reserves of South Africa, the Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve is located 40km west of Port Elizabeth. The 500-hectare floral paradise is best known for its varied and unique plants. There are several trails and gravel roads within the reserve making it suitable for hiking, mountain biking, cycling, and driving.

25 km
from city center 23 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

The Baywest Mall on 100 Baywest Boulevard in Port Elizabeth is a one-stop destination for shopping, fashion, entertainment, and food. Aprt from 180 stores, it has an ice skating rink, which is the only one in Eastern Cape.

38 km
from city center 24 out of 24
Places To Visit in Port Elizabeth

Make your way to the St George's Park which is the oldest park in Port Elizabeth and home to the St George's Cricket Oval.