Port Elizabeth’s rich cultural heritage guarantees history lovers a unique insight into the Bay and the Eastern Cape's diverse and remarkable past.
Historical and significant figures from Nelson Mandela Bay include, amongst others, Govan Mbeki, political activist and father of former President Thabo Mbeki; Oliver Tambo, political activist and life-long friend of Nelson Mandela; Athol Fugard, actor, director and playwright; Olive Schreiner, well-known authoress and writer of "The story of an African Farm"; and Cliff Drysdale, well-known tennis player.
From rocky shores to indigenous floral fynbos: from stretches of golden beaches and unspoilt sand-dunes to lush indigenous forest and untamed wilderness areas. The nature reserves within, and on the outskirts of Nelson Mandela Bay offer a wonderful range of options to experience the great outdoors.
Located in and around the Metro are: Settler's Park, Van Staden's Wild Flower Reserve, The Cape Recife Nature Reserve, Maitlands Nature Reserve, The Island Nature Reserve, Addo Elephant National Park, Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area and Groendal Wilderness Area.
Wildlife & Nature Tourist Attractions in Port Elizabeth
- More Info Visit WebsiteRaggy Charters Marine Eco CruisesRaggy Charters in combination with the Baywatch Marine Conservation Project is offering expertly guided whale watching, dolphin watching and African penguin watching cruises in South Africa. Raggy Charters is a licensed...
- Greater Addo Elephant Park
- Port Elizabeth
- Sea & River Cruises
- Wildlife & Nature
- 073 152 2277
- info@raggycharters.co.za
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- More Info Visit WebsiteSANCCOBThe centre offers visitors a unique and interesting insight into the world of the marine life of Algoa Bay and the challenges it faces. Today the centre rescues all marine animals but concentrates primarily on marine birds,...
- Port Elizabeth
- Wildlife & Nature
- 041 583 1830
- 064 019 8936
- xola@sanccob.co.za
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- More Info Visit WebsiteAddo Elephant ParkDeep within the shadows of the dense valley bushveld of the Sundays River region of the Eastern Cape lies the Addo Elephant National Park.
- Addo
- Reserves & Conservation
- Wildlife & Nature
- National Parks
- 042 233 8600
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- More Info Visit WebsiteReptiles tend to inspire either fear or fascination. The Bayworld Snake Park, which has been in existence since 1919, houses various reptiles, many of which are indigenous to the Bay area.
- Wildlife & Nature
- 041 584 0650
- pr@bayworld.co.za
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- More Info Visit WebsiteA group of Orcas (Killer Whales) was sighted off Port Elizabeth and photographed while exhibiting a variety of forms of behaviour. Read more about Orcas off the South African coast and look at brilliant photos.
- Wildlife & Nature
- 041 378 2528
- 084 552 2277
- raggycharters@gmail.com
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