Things to do in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape: The Best Multi-day Tours

July 25, 2021 Weston Hennigan

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. 5 Day Backpacker Tour from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Afroventures Tours & Safaris
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A 5 day one way small group tour starting in Port Elizabeth and ending in Cape Town. Highlights include: Jeffreys Bay, The Garden Route, Oudtshoorn & Cape Agulhas (the southernmost point on the African continent). Optional Addo Elephant Park Safari.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Local Guide, 4 Nights Accommodation

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Reviewed By SINCLAIRE-96

I would HIGHLY recommend Afroventures. Our tour guide John made the whole experience awesome. 10s across the board. ????????????

2. 1-Way Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Baz Bus - Day Tours
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Enjoy the freedom to discover South Africa at your own pace with this unique one-way hop-on hop-off bus service between Cape Town and Johannesburg. Travel in the comfort of a 19 seater semi-luxury bus in the company of fellow travellers who share your passion for exploring and adventure. Convenient pickup and drop-off is available from the door of 200 accommodations located in 40 different cities, towns and villages between Cape Town and Johannesburg. You plan your own route, decide which stops you would like to make and how much time you want to spend in each town, there is no time limit on your ticket.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, One-way shared transfer, Friendly, helpful and experienced driver, Accommodation pickup and drop-off (selected establishment only, refer to Departure list on voucher), Trailer attached so you can bring along your bike, surfboard or Golf Set, etc., No extra charge when changing trip details in advance, On board information files about accommodation and activities in each town

Exclusions: Shuttle cost for inaccessible areas, Accommodation

Reviewed By viajandosinfrenos

Even tough I'm not used to tours and I travel solo finding my way, traveling with Baz Bus was an amazing experience. I had the opportunity to meet a lot of backpackers and shared stories to make my trip around South Africa. I totally recommend it to travel around and enjoy the whole country.

3. 8-Day Pass Hop-on Hop-off Baz Bus Travel Pass -Durban Departure

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Enjoy the freedom to discover South Africa at your own pace with this unique 8 day pass hop-on hop-off door-to-door bus service. Travel everywhere between Cape Town and Johannesburg through the Garden Route, the Wild Coast and/or the Drakensberg area. You plan your own route, decide where to start, which stops you would like to make, where you finish your trip and how much time you want to spend in each town. Your ticket will only expire 8 day after your first day of travel. Travel in the comfort of a 19 seater semi-luxury bus in the company of fellow travelers who share your passion for exploring and adventure. Convenient pickup and drop-off are available from the door of more than 200 accommodations (from backpacker hostels to guest houses and hotels) located in 40 different cities, towns and villages between Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Shared transfer, Friendly, helpful and experienced driver, Accommodation pickup and drop-off (selected hostels only, refer to Departure list on voucher), Trailer attached so you can bring along your bike, surfboard or Golf Set, etc., No extra charge when changing trip details before the pick up time, On board information files about accommodation and activities in each town

Exclusions: Shuttle cost for inaccessible areas, Accommodation, Meals, Activities

Reviewed By viajandosinfrenos

Even tough I'm not used to tours and I travel solo finding my way, traveling with Baz Bus was an amazing experience. I had the opportunity to meet a lot of backpackers and shared stories to make my trip around South Africa. I totally recommend it to travel around and enjoy the whole country.

4. 7 Day Flowers of Namaqualand Tour from Port Elizabeth

Mill Park, Port Elizabeth, South Africa Peter Giddy Guided Tours
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The Namaqualand Flower Tour (August and September 2019 and 2020) is a time for Discovery; Exploring and Adventure. We hope that the Flowers will be good this year; However we will be exploring and discovering places few South Africans even know about. You will see some breathtaking view sites as well as places of historical and natural beauty and interest. Do not miss the opportunity to come on this tour with us. Now is the time to make your reservation. Peter is waiting for you to contact him. This tour departs in August and September of 2019 and 2020. Spend Seven Days meeting new people and exploring together. It is important to book well in advance as accommodation is at a premium during the Flower Season. Please make your reservation no later than 30th June each year if possible.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch

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Reviewed By Robert L

I have sent many of my tourists and guests on tours with Peter Giddy and they have always come back with glowing reports of the wonderful time they had. I was privileged to take my grandson on a hike up the Lady Slipper Mountain just outside Port Elizabeth. Peter was a great host and made the walk so interesting by pointing out different plants along the way and telling us stories about the area. He has many other walking/hiking tours and I would recommend that you do as many of these with Peter as you can I would recommend any tour with Peter.

5. 3 Day Karoo Wildlife Adventure: 3 x National Parks

Peter Giddy Guided Tours
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Spend two days searching for African Wildlife. The Addo and the Mountain Zebra national reserves are each unique and showcase different parts of South Africa. Your professional guide will assist you in finding as many animals as possible and will attempt to bring you as close as possible to the animals to allow for the best possible photo opportunities.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast

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Reviewed By Robert L

I have sent many of my tourists and guests on tours with Peter Giddy and they have always come back with glowing reports of the wonderful time they had. I was privileged to take my grandson on a hike up the Lady Slipper Mountain just outside Port Elizabeth. Peter was a great host and made the walk so interesting by pointing out different plants along the way and telling us stories about the area. He has many other walking/hiking tours and I would recommend that you do as many of these with Peter as you can I would recommend any tour with Peter.

6. Umzantsi - 3 Day Garden Route from Port Elizabeth

Umzantsi Afrika Tours
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This is a private, exclusive tour where the attention to the guests is priority and the itinerary is more flexible. Guests have one on one interaction with our highly qualified Guides.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Tsitikama National Park; Ostrich Farm, Cango Caves and Diaz Museum

Exclusions: Flights, Lunches & Dinners, Porterage,Personal Purchases

Reviewed By When_can_go

Tldr: book this trip already!!???? I would 100% recommend this experience. We did our 3 day garden route tour from CPT to Port Elizabeth. Everything about my experience with Umzantsi was great. The trip was arranged on short notice and they were able to organize and deliver the most memorable experience ever. The communication and the logistics by Umzantsi were very well done. Peter Haller, our Tour guide was awesome. He knows a lot about the landscape as well as both the current and historical information about the towns/places along the route. It was just so much fun having him as our tour guide and getting all the interesting information from him. He made sure that we saw and experienced all the amazing places along the way. It is really a very rewarding and memorable tour.

7. Best Of South Africa Safari - 10 Days Joburg-Kruger-Hluhluwe-Drakensberg- C/Town

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Best Of South Africa Safari -10 Days Joburg, Kruger, Hluhluwe, Drakensberg, C/Town takes you from Johannesburg starting up with Soweto to the Big 5, to the beaches, to the mountains and to the best Wines in the World as you tour the Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, the Drakensberg and the Garden Route, ending in Cape Town all within a 10 day period. This tour commences in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town. The tour can also run in reverse starting in Cape Town and ending in Johannesburg. You experience the best that South Africa has to offer.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation for 9 nights, Bottled water, Pick ups and drop offs from any points before the tour and after the tour

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Reviewed By danesdora

We have enjoyed tours to Hluhluwe, Isimangaliso Wetland Park and Garden Route. Very nicely organised. Good guides too

8. 12-Day Garden Route Tour with Accommodation

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This is an immersive tour with a very wide range of activities in 2 different provinces offering their best. This is a flexible tour. The tour includes all the main and iconic sites of Eastern Cape and Western Cape.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast

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Reviewed By OpulentTourAndTravel

Best time in South Africa, tasted some reaally fine wine enjoyed the different pairings like chocolate, cheese and fish.

9. 4 Day Addo to Karoo Safari

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This all inclusive small group safari covers 3 of the most unique and beautiful national parks in South Africa and provides one of the most memorable safari experiences.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, National Park Entry Fees, Professional Guide , Full day safari in the Addo Elephant Park, 2 Game Drives in the Mountain Zebra National Park, Owl House Visit - Nieu Bethesda, Valley Of Desolation

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Reviewed By SINCLAIRE-96

I would HIGHLY recommend Afroventures. Our tour guide John made the whole experience awesome. 10s across the board. ????????????

10. 5-Day Garden Route & Addo Adventure from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape Earthstompers Adventures
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I don't know of anywhere else in the world where you can experience such a diverse offering in a short amount of time. On our 5 Day tours, guests can see two oceans, mountain ranges, a semi-desert, participate in shark diving, whale watching, or bungee jumping, not to mention seeing spectacular African wildlife in a National Park! We manage to fit that all in, at an affordable price to boot! Our guides are South African born and passionate about people and travel. The establishments we support are locally owned and owner run. Last but not least, the food we provide on tour is deliciously local and traditional. We provide excellent service from receiving the booking all the way to dropping you off on the last day of tour.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, 4 nights' accommodation, Local, professional tour guide services in air-conditioned minivan, Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Cape Town/Stellenbosch, African Penguins at Betties Bay, Cango Caves Guided Tour, Canoeing and Hiking in Wilderness National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Game Viewing in Addo Elephant National Park, Visit the southernmost tip of Africa - the "real" place where the Indian & Atlantic oceans meet, Route 62

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Optional activities (per itinerary), Lunch, Gratuities, Breakfast on day 1 & day 5 /Dinner day 5

Reviewed By SaraH4123

The 6 day Garden Route Tour was a fantastic experience for discovering hidden gems along the Western Cape. The tour was carefully planned, with a balance of fun guided activities and exploring towns freely. Although travel times may be long, the journey was enjoyable with great views and incredible passes in transit times. Each night, we stayed at unique accommodations which made the experience fun and the meals were above expectation. Cindy our guide went above and beyond to ensure we were safe during COVID times and to make us at ease. Also, a great company which seeks to empower local businesses which have been hard-hit during COVID times. Highly recommended.

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