Top Port Elizabeth Art & Culture

Learn about the biodiversity and unique ecosystem in Addo Elephant National Park on this fully guided tour from Port Elizabeth. Explore the only place in the world that hosts Africa's "Big 7": the Southern right whale, the great white shark, elephant, black rhino, leopard, lion, and buffalo with a guide's expertise to teach you everything you ever wanted to know about these animals.

Port Elizabeth owes its existence to one major historical event: a decision by Britain’s House of Commons on 12 July 1819 to approve the expenditure of £50,000 on the Cape Emigration Scheme. This self-guided audio tour is about that emigration scheme and the establishment of a port and a community, who created a town with strong cultural links to the land of their birth. I’ll be showing you some of the more remarkable buildings and monuments that have sprung up over the past two centuries. Along the way, you’ll see historic stone churches and a 52-metre-high tower, the Campanile, built to mark the 100th anniversary of the settlers’ arrival. You’ll see a stately City Hall built alongside a market square where for almost 100 years ox-wagons would congregate to sell ivory, animal hides and wool. You’ll see elaborate architectural gems, including a library whose terra cotta façade was manufactured in Britain and shipped out to Port Elizabeth.

Get ready for a breezy adventure along Port Elizabeth's stunning coastline in our adorable Tuk-Tuk! This 2-hour beachfront experience is your ticket to: Beachfront Exploration: Cruise along pristine beaches, feeling the ocean air and soaking in unforgettable views. Penguin Encounters: Visit the heartwarming SANCOBB Penguin Rehabilitation Center, witness their conservation work, and see these charming creatures up close. Cape Recife Wonders: Discover the historic lighthouse, the southernmost tip of Port Elizabeth, and a fascinating WWII observation post – perfect for those epic vacation photos! Unique Experience: Ditch the ordinary; explore Port Elizabeth in the fun and quirky style of a Tuk-Tuk!

It is difficult to get good action photos of yourself surfing, especially if you are trying to surf and take photos at the same time. Meet your professional photographer guide at a location of your choice in Jeffrey's Bay, and then go check out the waves. Your guide helps identify the best spot to shoot based on your surfing ability and the conditions. Once you're all suited up and paddling out, you can relax and enjoy your session while your guide captures it all.

Experience an African safari like no other with a Giraffe Walking Safari in Bellevue Forest Reserve. On this 2,500-hectare private game reserve, you'll have the opportunity to walk with these gentle giants and get up close and personal with these amazing creatures. Led by a highly experienced Field Guides Association of Southern Africa trained guide, you'll learn all about these fascinating animals as you wander through the bushveld. Afterwards, you'll enjoy a delicious breakfast or sundowner snacks while taking in the stunning views.

Explore Gqeberha on a Tuk-Tuk tour. Visit the SANCCOB Penguin Rehabilitation Centre, Cape Recife Lighthouse, and St Peter’s Precinct.

Immerse yourself in South Africa's township life on this tour of Walmer Township in Port Elizabeth. Take in the sights and sounds of the township environment while learning about it through insightful guided commentary. Round-trip air-conditioned transportation makes this a comfortable, convenient day trip.

The only one of its kind, a land-based Cape Recife Marine Safari is the perfect way to end a stay in Port Elizabeth /Gqeberha. Pristine, wild and elemental, this section of the sweeping Eastern Cape coastline brings guests close to whales year-round, while the area is known as the bottlenose dolphin capital of the world. Birding here is renowned and a number of ocean, bush, coastal and pelagic bird species may be spotted. The area is a botanical hotspot where an enormous diversity of flora is protected. Our knowledgeable guides, in game viewer vehicles equipped with the correct equipment, are ready to delight and enrich you with experiences that you will never forget, in a part of Africa where time has stood still. With its mild, malaria-free climate, Cape Recife is the ideal place for a last sunset with cocktails and a late evening walk on the beach as you round off a memorable visit to this beautiful part of our country.

The only tour guide that will get you inside the Cape Recife lighthouse. An excursion highlighting the cultural, historical and natural diversity at the entrance to Algoa Bay. Please note that the vehicle type cannot be guaranteed as seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis. We attempt to allocate our 4x4 Landcruisers to these tours as soon as possible, however a seat on the 4x4 vehicle cannot be guaranteed. In this case you will be allocated to another tour vehicle as shown in the product gallery. Minimum 2 persons Single travellers welcome (single supplement applies) This tour can be booked as an exclusive, private tour, please enquire

Experience Port Elizabeth on this full-day tour, which includes stops a local breweries and a township cultural experience. Follow a guide on a walking tour thought the city center, stopping at highlights such as Donkin Reserve at Belmont Terrace, the old lighthouse, and Fort Frederick. Stop at a craft brewery for a beer tasting and have a meal with a local family in Walmer Township.

Just a short drive from Port Elizabeth, a thrilling game drive offers a chance to observe majestic wildlife in their natural habitat. From lions to giraffes, cheetahs to zebras, this safari experience brings you face-to-face with African animals. After your morning adventure, enjoy a light snack before exploring the vibrant city of Port Elizabeth. This tour combines the excitement of a safari with cultural insights, making it perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and city explorers alike. - 3-hour game drive in an open vehicle for up-close wildlife viewing - Enjoy a light snack after the safari to refuel - City tour included with scenic beach drive options - Suitable for groups of 2 to 12 participants

Depart from the City center as we make our way along the Port Elizabeth beach front to a marine bird re-habilitation project. We take a guided tour of this facility before we make our way to the Lighthouse where a suitable place will be selected for an orientation. Leaving the Lighthouse, we board the tour vehicle and continue along on a scenic drive until we reach our next destination. Taking in the view and the cannon on a short break before continuing on our way inland away from the coast. Stopping for a light lunch at a local restaurant before we continue our way back to the shoreline and stop once again at a view site overlooking an expansive beach and huge sand dunes. Continuing back inland through picturesque countryside as we make our way back to Port Elizabeth. Minimum 2 persons. The tour can be booked as exclusive, private tour; please enquire Vehicle types cannot be guaranteed at the time of booking. Please enquire.

Enjoy the morning in Addo Elephant National Park (Malaria free) Big 5 safari searching for the 700+ elephants it's known for. Other amazing sightings including Buffalo, Baboons, Lions, Zebra's, Jackals, Hyena, Meerkats and a wide variety of Bird Life. After a typical South African Braai (BBQ) or Restaurant meal we then head off to a nearby Private Game Farm to track and walk with the tallest animals in the world, the Giraffes. Addo Elephant National Park is one of South Africa's most popular national parks, and for good reason. It's the third largest National Park and is malaria-free. With comfortable transportation, expert guides and unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, Addo Elephant National Park is the ultimate destination for any nature lover.