Places to visit in Port Elizabeth

Beaches remain one of the most prominent attractions in Port Elizabeth. You would be taken aback as you take a stroll around the breathtaking beaches including BrightenBeach which is a relatively small beach and KingsBeach that exhibits spotless white sand shores. Surely, you would be bowled over by the great-to-view PolokBeach and the most admired Hobie Beach along with the brilliant beach view. Bask on the beautiful HumewoodBeach, BluewaterBayand St. George’s Strand, etc. and chill out your day.

This is a distinctive edifice located at the heart of the city and visited by masses every year.

You would love to cruise along the Sunday’s River on a ferry to visit the AddoElephantNational Park. The Cape Recife Nature Reserve is one of the most prominent coastal reserves that appeals visitors. This is yet another place which not only attracts adults but also makes kids happy.

This city is often dubbed as the friendly city. It exudes a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere and incredible hospitality. More so, the city bears a rich legacy of Dutch, British and German People. With its natives extremely amiable, this city is a height of cultural richness. It offers a range of art galleries that offer a glimpse of work of genius in art and architecture. Woodwork, weaving, fine art, metalwork are some of the common forms that can be found here. Also, the historical Opera House at the Whites Road in Central Port Elizabeth hosts some of the spectacular audience-centred shows.

While you visit Port Elizabeth, you would be bowled over by the endless number of immaculate locations like Donkin Reserve, Alexandria Dune Fields, MillPark and a lot more. What’s more, the BayworldOceanarium and Museum has everything to impress you. The Donkin Heritage Trail reflects a fascinating and charming heritage.

SeaviewLionPark is set on a vast 120 hectare park. This park is home to 43 species of wildlife including crocodile, jackals, giraffes and 55 lions and its cubs and gives you a wonderful opportunity to witness the rich fauna of this city. Furthermore, you would find it hard to resist visiting the KraggaKammaGamePark, St George’sPark and Van Stadens Nature Reserve.

The RedLocationMuseum is hard to miss here. This Apartheid museum has won many coveted architecture awards. The others include NelsonMandelaMetropolitanArt Museum, The St. Croix Motor Museum, SouthAfricanAirForceMuseum, Prince Alfred’s GuardMuseum are embodiments of rich history.

Situated at the core of the city, this is a master piece of sculpture dedicated to the horses killed in the South African war by the end of 19th century.

You will be rewarded with a magnificent reflection of history if you visit this old Fort built many years ago to shield the harbour from French invasion.

Crowned by a clock tower, City Hall is a splendid construction in Port Elizabeth.

The 170 feet tall high bell tower was erected in 1920s to honour the city’s early settlers.