Known as the ‘Friendly City’, and even more recently as Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth is located in the Eastern Cape. It’s gorgeous gold-sand beaches heralding the start of the Sunshine Coast towards the east. With its excellent weather and proximity to numerous malaria-free game reserves, including the famous Addo Elephant National Park, Port Elizabeth has become a popular choice for a holiday.

PE, as the city was called before the new name change to Gqeberha, is also renowned for Route 67, a walking route and heritage journey through 67 public works of art. In essence, these murals, sculptures and other masterpieces symbolise the 67 years that Nelson Mandela dedicated to securing South Africa’s freedom.

Why travel to Port Elizabeth 

• Port Elizabeth is a fantastic family holiday destination, with numerous attractions to keep families busy for days.   
• Located on Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth is home to around 20,000 bottlenose dolphins, which you can view on a boat tour.  
• Sample some bold artisanal brews in several microbreweries and visit the oldest coffee roastery in the country, Mastertons, founded in 1924.  
• Explore and enjoy 40km of gorgeous coastline.  
• Enjoy whale watching from August to December.  
• View wildlife in the Kragga Kamma Game Park, just half an hour from the city.  
• Go hiking in the Cape Recife Nature Reserve. 

The perfect base from which to explore the Eastern Cape’s many treasures, Port Elizabeth is a fabulous seaside resort with excellent restaurants, a lively nightlife, beautiful beaches and numerous attractions. Browse our Port Elizabeth holiday packages below...

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