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Port Elizabeth, South Africa, a host city for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
Surfers at Kings Beach, Port Elizabeth. The city is a venue for games during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. (Ivor Markman/courtesy, South Africa Tourism)

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Port Elizabeth Travel Guide

The approach to Port Elizabeth, referred to by locals as "P.E." and by a slightly desperate marketing team as "The Friendly City," is somewhat depressing. Factories alternate with brown brick houses on the freeway into town, the ocean breeze is colored by the stench of smokestacks, and a network of elevated highways has effectively cut the center of the city off from the sea. Read More

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Hotels

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

Near Grahamstown
Grahamstown 6170 Map

Distance: 71.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

Brookes Hill Suites

BROOKES HILL ROAD
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Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Garden Court Kings Beach

LA ROCHE DRIVE
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Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars


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Attractions

Addo Elephant National Park

Off R335, 72km (45 miles) northeast of Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

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A 45-minute drive from Port Elizabeth, the Addo provides an excellent opportunity to view... Read More

Shamwari Private Game Reserve

Off R342
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Thanks largely to the efforts of visionary Adrian Gardiner, the Big 5 once again roam the... Read More


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Port Elizabeth Vacation Rentals

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from: $93

Sea Otters Lodge

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Internet Access, Oceanfront
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from: $83

Spring House Bequia

Bathrooms: 10
Sleeps: 16
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Garage, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Swimming Pool, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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St. Francis Accommodation

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Dishes, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, TV, Toaster, Towels, Utensils

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