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Port Elizabeth's most popular attraction consists of a complex
on the beachfront that includes the Oceanarium, a museum, and a
snake park. The Bayworld Oceanarium is famed for its...
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Port Elizabeth's architectural heritage can be traced by taking
a walk around the central city Market Square, which features
several historic buildings. The centrepiece of the square is...
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On a hill above the centre of the city stands a stone pyramid
monument with an adjacent lighthouse. The open public space was
proclaimed in perpetuity by Sir Rufane Donkin, acting British
Governor...
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St George's Park has been a recreational centre for the city for
more than 150 years, boasting well-landscaped gardens covering 73
hectares. On site is the world famous Port Elizabeth Cricket...
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The most popular game reserve in the Port Elizabeth area is the
Addo Elephant Park, just a 45-minute drive from the city. There are
currently about 500 celephants in residence in the park, which...
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The multi-award winning private game reserve of Shamwari lies
less than an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth and has been
responsible for re-introducing numerous species into the Eastern
Cape...
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The historic settler town of Grahamstown, 78 miles (125km)
northeast of Port Elizabeth, is presided over, from the top of
Gunfire Hill, by the 1820 Settler's National Monument, an arts and
theatre...
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A short drive to the west of Port Elizabeth is the surfing Mecca
of Jeffrey's Bay (known colloquially as 'J-Bay'). The seaside town
plays host to the world Billabong Professional surfing...
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Tourists looking to take an 'off the beaten track' adventure to
a legitimately weird and wonderful South African town, should head
to the interior of the Eastern Cape and check out...
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