Port Elizabeth - Experience a Variety of Exceptional Safari Tours

Synonymous with gorgeous weather, PortHome to the largest population of elephants on
Elizabeth in South Africa's Garden Route is thethe planet, Addo Elephant Park is the perfect
best place to visit for enjoying ocean and beachplace to spend a day while visiting Port Elizabeth.
related activities such as sun bathing, sailing, scubaDuring your tour through Addo Elephant Park you'll
diving, and boating, as well as fine dining, shopping,see mother elephants tending to their young, as
and more. In addition, Port Elizabeth is also famouswell as antelopes, zebras, lions, leopards, buffalos,
for its close-proximity to local townships andrhinos, and more. As you observe these
private game reserves.magnificent creatures in their natural environment,
With its ideal location in the Garden Route, Portguides can provide you with their rich knowledge
Elizabeth is a short drive to a variety of gameon the behavior and lifestyle of these animals.
reserves including Shamwari Private GameThe City Tour:
Reserve, Addo Elephant Park, and a handful ofGain a deep insight into the local villages and
other smaller reserves where visitors can view apeople as you venture to the nearby townships
wide spectrum of diverse fauna and flora as wellof Kwazakhele, Zwide, and New Brighton. During
as the Big Five.this visit, you'll discover what it was like for South
Port Elizabeth is also known for its rich historicalAfricans during the apartheid and how their social
and cultural heritage.As the second oldest city inhistory has shaped their existence today. You'll
South Africa, Port Elizabeth is celebrate for itsalso travel down one of the main shopping
Xhosa heritage and a wide spectrum of historicalstreets where street vendors sell their products
landmarks such as the Historic Donkin Heritageand works of art, visit a local community-run
Trail, Old Hill, old-world architecture, and stunningchildren school (where some of the funds from
parks comprised of intricate gardens andyour tour fee goes to), and tour through Red
gorgeous green fields.Location-the oldest township in South Africa.
Although Port Elizabeth is famous for its beautyDuring your trip to the local townships, you'll
and abundance of activities, some argue thatpartake in one of the most rewarding
nothing compares to visiting a local townshipexperiences of a lifetime as you witness the
where you can interact with locals, learn aboutexcitement and eagerness of the locals to share
their everyday lifestyles, and immerse yourself inwith you their lives and history. Throughout the
an enlightening cultural experience.entire tour you will learn about the history of Port
For those looking to travel off the beaten path, aElizabeth as you interact with the guides and
tour through Port Elizabeth is the perfect way tolocals. Because you are not traveling in a closed
open your eyes to hidden areas you would havevehicle, you have the rare opportunity to interact
never seen on your own. Whether you're lookingwith the locals without the barriers of a car or
to take a safari tour through a nearby gamebus window.
reserve or tour a local Xhosa township, there areShebeen Tours:
a variety tour providers that bring you up-closeIf you love the social atmosphere of a pub than
to it all.you'll absolutely love a Shebeen tour. Shebeens,
Some of the best tour providers in the Gardenwhich were previously outlawed, are places where
Route area are the Fair Trade In Tourismthe local community gets together for drinks,
(FTTSA) certified touring companies. Thesemusic, and dancing. The Shebeen is a way for
companies give back to the local economy,locals to socialize and enjoy a drink while listening
communities, and school systems, and work toto live music. On a Shebeen tour, you'll experience
sustain the local environment to ensure a thrivingthe entertaining atmosphere of a variety of
wilderness.Shebeens and have the opportunity to interact
Select from a variety of excellent tours, including...with the local Xhosa people, and enjoy a traditional
The Addo Day Tour:dinner and drinks!