What to do and see in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape: The Best Outdoor Activities

December 23, 2021 Terina Blouin

Port Elizabeth or The Bay (Xhosa: iBhayi; Afrikaans: Die Baai [di ˈbɑːi]) is one of the largest cities in South Africa; it is situated in the Eastern Cape Province, 770 km (478 mi) east of Cape Town. The city, often shortened to PE and nicknamed "The Friendly City" or "The Windy City", stretches for 16 km along Algoa Bay, and is one of the major seaports in South Africa. Port Elizabeth is the southernmost large city on the African continent, just farther south than Cape Town.
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1. Schotia Safaris Private Game Reserve

Paterson, Port Elizabeth 6130 South Africa +27 42 235 1436 [email protected] http://www.schotia.com/welcome.htm
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Schotia Safaris Private Game Reserve

Reviewed By TheWarrens123 - County Durham, United Kingdom

Took the afternoon and evening option worked really well for us Carl our guide picked us up from Port Elizabeth promptly, we saw so much on our visit due to Carls knowledge, experience and great timing him having all the expertise neded to allow our short tour to be full, informative and funny, great dinner after the afternoon drive, camp fire drinks and food a treat, thanks so much for making our brief visit so great.

2. Raggy Charters

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Raggy Charters

Raggy Charters has won more national marine tourism awards for the best marine visitor experience than any other operator in South Africa. We have the latest and most spacious catamaran operating along the coast. We are the oldest privately funded marine conservation project in Africa.

3. Addo Tours and Transfers

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Addo Tours and Transfers

Join us for daytrips into Addo National Park accompanied by an experienced Game Ranger to make your trip unique. We also offer Transfers to different game reserves throughout the Eastern Cape Province. Let us help you book tailor made packages for your stay.

4. Alan Tours

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Alan Tours

Alan Tours, based in the fun filled, coastal Holiday City of Port Elizabeth on the Sunshine Coast in the Eastern Cape is proud to promote South Africa, home to the Big 5 and Big 7 Safaris! A land with a unique natural, cultural and historical diversity, unsurpassed in the modern world today. We are Safari specialists and have 40 years of experience guiding tours throughout South Africa, including the famous Kruger National Park and other magnificent places in a country. Addo Elephant national Park set in the Malaria free Eastern Cape is a special Big 5 Game reserve with 700 free roaming Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Rhino and the shy Leopard, a mere 35 minute drive from Port Elizabeth. We do Whale and Dolphin and even Penguin cruises in the protected waters of Algoa bay, joining this activity with a trip to the nearby Addo park to create the unique Big 7 Safari. Come along and join us on this amazing wildlife adventure.

5. Mosaic Tourism - Day Tours

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Mosaic Tourism - Day Tours

Mosaic Tourism is based in the friendly city of Port Elizabeth and we proudly showcase the magnificent MOSAIC (diversity) of both Port Elizabeth and South Africa. The Eastern Cape and the Cape coast is a gem in our beautiful country. Many visitors return, it’s a holiday destination that touches hearts and leaves you feeling at home. Committed to service excellence we offer both packaged and tailored tours. We value every guest and with registered and professional tour guides, we ensure guests visiting will not leave disappointed. We offer flexibility and variety, catering for the single traveller to groups. Mosaic Tourism is a multi award winning Tour Company and some of our recent awards include: 2015: Craig Duffield won South African Tourism's Lilizela award for the best tourist guide in the Eastern Cape Province & was among the 7 finalists for the National Award. 2015: Mosaic Tourism won South African Tourism's Lilizela award for the best "Visitor Experience Award" in the "Roots and Culture" category in the Eastern Cape Province and were among the 4 finalists for the National Award. 2015: Mosaic Tourism won South African Tourism's Lilizela award for the best “Tour Operator” in the “Emerging Tour Operator” category and was one of finalists for the National Award. 2014: Craig Duffield won South African Tourism's Lilizela award for the best tourist guide in the Eastern Cape Province & was among the 5 finalists for the National Award.

6. SA Guided Tours - Day Tours

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SA Guided Tours - Day Tours

A well-established private tour operation, we specialize in small group tours (2-7 persons) which we adapt to suit individual interests. Apart from wildlife, historical or cultural day trips in and around Port Elizabeth, we also cover the routes between PE and Cape Town: coastal (Garden Route) and inland (Route 62). But we'll take you anywhere you want to go - from Cape to Cairo! And organise anything you want to do – from golf to bungy jumping!

7. Addo Game Drives

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Addo Game Drives

Addo Game Drives offers a Guided Full day Safari and a Guided Half Day Safari in the Addo Elephant National Park. Boasting 417 species of birds, 95 kinds of mammals including the "BIG 5" and of course over 600 elephants that roam there.

8. Afroventures Tours & Safaris

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Afroventures Tours & Safaris

Afroventures Tours and Safaris is an adventure tour operator that conducts a variety of single and multi day tours & safaris in the Eastern and Western Cape regions of South Africa. We specialise in Malaria Free Big 5 safaris and adventure based tours. Along with our expertly trained local guides we aim to highlight the very best of South Africa and its warm friendly people. We pride ourselves in our personalised service and off the beaten track experiences. The company was founded in 2014 by two passionate adventurers with a deep love for South Africa and heaps of experience in the South African travel industry. As adventure tour operators we are committed to sustainable tourism practices and aim to deliver on each adventurers desire!

9. Peter Giddy Guided Tours

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Peter Giddy Guided Tours

Tours and Safari of the Eastern & Western Cape; Garden Route; Addo Elephant (As well as Kragga Kamma; Daniel Cheetah and Seaview Lion Park); Historical and Cultural City Tours; Tsitsikamma adventure tours; Airport and hotel transfers. I take you for a 2 to 3 hour hiking tour with some local South Africans. I do Namaqualand Flower Tours in August and September. Private Tours for Shore Excursions.

10. Stampede Cruises

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Stampede Cruises

Stampede Cruises offers a unique boating experience combining a deep love of nature & conservation with a strong desire to share all that Algoa Bay has to offer with both local and international visitors alike. Our chartered tours around Port Elizabeth's bay are relaxed and fun with a touch of adventure, exploration and discovery. From the Islands to the sea life, our bay has something for all.

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