Port Elizabeth, also just called "PE" is South Africa's fifth largest city and is located on the Indian Ocean coast half-way between Cape Town and Durban, in the Eastern Cape, about 260 km from Knysna. Perfect complement to the Garden Route, the Friendly City is a major sea port and tourist destination set along the beautiful shores of Algoa Bay. The centre of the South African motor industry is spoiled by moderate and warm temperatures all year round with scattered rain throughout the year - climatic attributes which contribute to an outstanding quality of life. A popular and significant destination for water sports, Port Elizabeth also offers many historical attractions such as the Historic Donkin Heritage trail, taking visitors along the footsteps of the 1820 settlers. British heritage is reflected in the Port Elizabeth Cricket Club, and the Oldest Bowling Green in South Africa. Port Elizabeth’s greatest treasures, however, are malaria-free wildlife areas in its vicinity, and clean beaches washed by warm water.
The tourist information is in the Donkin Reserve in the town centre and another office at The Boardwalk (Marine Drive).
Understand
Port Elizabeth was founded by British settlers in 1820 and was named after the wife of Rufane Donkin, Acting Governor of the Cape Colony at that time. The city is located on the Algoa Bay and forms together with the neighboring towns of Uitenhage and Dispatch the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality.
Get in
By plane
Port Elizabeth Airport is located just a few kilometers out of the city and has regular flights to Johannesburg, Durban and other South African airports. See also Discount airlines in Africa.
By train
The central train station is in downtown PE and offers connections to Johannesburg and Cape Town.
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