The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

January 13, 2022 Lean Nau

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.
Restaurants in Port Elizabeth

1. Raggy Charters

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5.0 based on 736 reviews

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.

2. 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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5.0 based on 370 reviews

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.

3. Mosaic Tourism - Day Tours

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5.0 based on 106 reviews

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.

4. Afroventures Tours & Safaris

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5.0 based on 178 reviews

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!

5. Dockside Brewery

4 Rogaly Street Northend, Port Elizabeth 6065 South Africa +27 83 273 7505 [email protected] http://www.docksidebrewery.co.za
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Dockside Brewery

Micro Brewery offering exclusive beers for the adventurous and well informed beer drinker. Our range of products is vast and interesting, from craft sodas to 2 year old barrel aged sour beers. Our taproom is open daily during the week. Our factory shop stocks a good selection of our beers. We also stock memorabilia and gifts along with many beer related products that we produce in addition to beer. Our most famous beers are Bad Attitude - a highly hopped yet extremely well balanced American style IPA and Blood, Sweat & Tears - a black Belgian Saison that is brewed with sherry and raisins. Our tours range from a simple tasting of 45 minutes to an actual small batch brew and braai (BBQ) which lasts 5 hours. We will expose you to our more carefree and artistic way of brewing and introduce you to the great South African tradition of braaing. We prefer smaller groups, no more than 10, in order to provide personal attention a memorable experience. Booking is essential.

6. Peter Giddy Guided Tours

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5.0 based on 157 reviews

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.

7. Hand In Hand Visual Art Studio

85 Ingwe Street 28 Towpath, Port Elizabeth 6001 South Africa +27 72 681 3212 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Hand-in-Hand-visual-art-studio-1632119953750521/
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5.0 based on 49 reviews

Hand In Hand Visual Art Studio

Hand in Hand Visual Art Studio's is an art studio with gallery space. Located in the Motherwell Township in the Nelson Mandela Metropolis owned by Sakhumzi and Msindisi Nyendwana. Enjoy a township walk before entering the Art Studio and Artist home of the Hand in Hand Brothers. Bring a snack or better arranged support a local vendor who will provide you with a local favorite snack. The Studio is currently converting for new collaborative business and your support brings us closer to our goal.

Reviewed By Patpv - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

We so enjoyed our tour given by local artist and inspiration, Sakumzi. What he and his brother are doing in their community is inspiring...teaching the local youth about art through expression is something to see. They are making a difference and their art (which is for sale) is just as impressive.

8. Kragga Kamma Game Park

Kragga Kamma Road Theesecombe, Port Elizabeth 6000 South Africa +27 83 410 2883 [email protected] http://www.kraggakamma.co.za
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4.5 based on 702 reviews

Kragga Kamma Game Park

Lush coastal forest and grassland is home to vast herds of African game, including White Rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Nyala, Bontebok, Lechwe and many more species. All the animals roam freely, unrestricted in natural surroundings. This owner operated animal friendly park, where no hunting or other disturbance of the game is permitted, means that you always get close up views and great photo opportunities. Take a drive in your own vehicle through the park on the well-maintained roads and enjoy viewing the game in any weather conditions from the comfort of your car. For those really close encounters, choose the 2 hour guided tour in an open Landrover with a professional guide providing you with interesting information on the animals and the historical background to the area.

Reviewed By mrtoerien - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Recent I spent two nights at this amazing venue,with two friends,to celebrate a special birthday and a reunion of our hitch-hiking experience in Europe in the 70's. One friend travelled from Jbg; the other from East London.We checked into the fully-equipped Giraffe Cottage, after waiting for ten minutes, while one of eight giraffes blocked the road, as it browsed lazily from the bushes. What a welcome! The facilities in the spotlessly -clean cottage are amazing. With very comfortable accommodation, beautiful views and every conceivable piece of kitchen equipment one would need,it was home from home! The park itself is beautifully maintained. Pleasantly rugged, well-marked roads, litter-free foliage, ample water-holes and plentiful game, make a visit to the Kragga Kamma reserve an amazing experience. Having had close encounters with all the various species, we were left with only the rhinos to track down on our last morning. No need! Right there, on the grass, outside our chalet, five spectacular rhino CAME TO VISIT US!! What a treat! We enjoyed a braai in the convenient barbecue area, had a hearty breakfast in the restaurant and made some excellent purchases in the gift shop. All in all, an unforgettable visit.

9. South African Air Force Museum

Forest Hill Drive Southdene, Port Elizabeth 6000 South Africa +27 41 505 1295 https://saafmuseum.org.za/contact/port-elizabeth-museum/
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4.5 based on 57 reviews

South African Air Force Museum

10. Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve

Off the N2, Port Elizabeth South Africa +27 41 956 0155 [email protected] http://www.vanstadens.co.za
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4.5 based on 71 reviews

Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve

Reviewed By CaroW45

I was pleasantly surprised by the beauty of the flowers in the reserve. The Proteas were magnificent

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