Guidebook for Port Elizabeth
Parks & Nature
Settler's Park
How AvenueBeautiful walks, lovely nature and easy walking trails
Beautiful indigenous flora and a nice walking route
8 locals recommend
Van Stadens Wild Flower Local Authority Nature Reserve
Beautiful indigenous flora and a nice walking route
Great wildlife in the park. Great drive, beautiful scenery and a good day out for families or couples. Everybody is catered for.
131 locals recommend
Kragga Kamma Game Park
162 Christian RdGreat wildlife in the park. Great drive, beautiful scenery and a good day out for families or couples. Everybody is catered for.
Food Scene
Wonderful food, fantastic views over the harbour, gorgeous wines, lovely ambience and decor, fantastic, friendly staff
Ye Old Port Captain's House
Wonderful food, fantastic views over the harbour, gorgeous wines, lovely ambience and decor, fantastic, friendly staff
Raasoie
154 Main RoadAuthentic Indian cuisine, great ocean views, good service
Raasoie
154 Main RoadAuthentic Indian cuisine, great ocean views, good service
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bespoke locally brewed beer, good music, great ocean views, fantastic vibe, good easy food.
63 locals recommend
BeerShack
1 Marine DrGreat bespoke locally brewed beer, good music, great ocean views, fantastic vibe, good easy food.
Beer Yard
Richmond Hill StreetGood, well-priced food, homebrewed beers, great atmosphere, live music.
Upmarket where the young and beautiful are to be seen. Great views, good music, awesome cocktails
7 locals recommend
Finnezz
Upmarket where the young and beautiful are to be seen. Great views, good music, awesome cocktails
Sightseeing
Largest national flag in in SA, historical lighthouse that you can climb and view the harbour as it was by the lighthouse keeper in days gone by. Mosaic and artworks on the Reserve done by local artists. The Donkin Pyramid - a tribute to Sir rufane Donkin's wife who died in India and never set foot in Africa. Cute little bistro on site.
68 locals recommend
The Donkin Reserve
Largest national flag in in SA, historical lighthouse that you can climb and view the harbour as it was by the lighthouse keeper in days gone by. Mosaic and artworks on the Reserve done by local artists. The Donkin Pyramid - a tribute to Sir rufane Donkin's wife who died in India and never set foot in Africa. Cute little bistro on site.
If this stone fort could talk it would take you back to 1799 when British Forces stood their ground to prevent the possible landing of French troops. To this day no retributive shot has ever been fired from Fort Frederick. Great views of the harbour.
19 locals recommend
Fort Frederick, Eastern Cape
If this stone fort could talk it would take you back to 1799 when British Forces stood their ground to prevent the possible landing of French troops. To this day no retributive shot has ever been fired from Fort Frederick. Great views of the harbour.
The Campanile is situated in close proximity to Port Elizabeth’s harbour and this bell tower was erected to commemorate the arrival of the British Settlers in 1820. There are 204 steps leading to the top and this Italian-style tower is home to the largest carillon of bells in South Africa. It was recently refurbished with a new viewing window on the oceanside.
19 locals recommend
Campanile
The Campanile is situated in close proximity to Port Elizabeth’s harbour and this bell tower was erected to commemorate the arrival of the British Settlers in 1820. There are 204 steps leading to the top and this Italian-style tower is home to the largest carillon of bells in South Africa. It was recently refurbished with a new viewing window on the oceanside.
No 7 Castle Hill was completed in 1825 and is one of the oldest surviving Settler cottages in Port Elizabeth. Following renovations, No. 7 Castle Hill, was opened as a Museum in 1965.
The interior presents a picture of domestic life as enjoyed by an English middle class family in mid-19th Century Port Elizabeth. This picturesque family dwelling located in Castle Hill Road, Central has Yellowwood floors and beams, and a restored slate roof. The doll's house, lace displays and kitchen is particularly impressive.
No 7 Castle Hill transports children back in time, where their imagination can run wild as they explore the old furniture, kitchen equipment, collect water from the well, old t
10 locals recommend
7 Castle Hill
7 Castle HillNo 7 Castle Hill was completed in 1825 and is one of the oldest surviving Settler cottages in Port Elizabeth. Following renovations, No. 7 Castle Hill, was opened as a Museum in 1965.
The interior presents a picture of domestic life as enjoyed by an English middle class family in mid-19th Century Port Elizabeth. This picturesque family dwelling located in Castle Hill Road, Central has Yellowwood floors and beams, and a restored slate roof. The doll's house, lace displays and kitchen is particularly impressive.
No 7 Castle Hill transports children back in time, where their imagination can run wild as they explore the old furniture, kitchen equipment, collect water from the well, old t
Shopping
Pret-a-Pot
Unique handmade ceramicware. Wonderful staff, good prices. Also do workshops.
Essentials
Waterfront SUPERSPAR
Close by, well stocked, friendly staff.
Getting Around
Thrifty Car Rental - Port Elizabeth Airport