Port Elizabeth, South Africa (HD)
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Port Elizabeth or The Bay (Zulu: Bhayi; Xhosa: iBhayi; Afrikaans: Die Baai) is one of the largest cities in South Africa, 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 was founded as a town in 1820 to house British settlers as a way of strengthening the border region between the Cape Colony and the Xhosa. It now forms part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality which has a population of over 1.3 million.
Tourism Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Located at the end of the picturesque Garden Route along the Cape coast, the city is one of South Africa's major destinations for tourists, many of whom come simply to enjoy the many fine beaches in and near the city.
The area surrounding the CBD has a number of historic attractions, many of which are linked by the Donkin Heritage Trail. These include the Campanile (bell tower), built in 1923 to commemorate the arrival of the 1820 Settlers and offering a great viewpoint over the city; the city hall (1862); the Donkin Reserve park and monument; and the old stone Fort Frederick itself (1799). The CBD also boasts the towering Eastern Cape post office headquarters.
Other attractions include the gardens at St George's Park, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum (formerly known as the King George VI Art Gallery), the museum and oceanography room at Humewood, and the new Boardwalk waterfront complex.
The wider area surrounding PE also features a number of game viewing opportunities, including the famous Addo Elephant Park, 72 kilometres (45 mi) to the north near the Zuurberg mountain range and National Park.
Port Elizabeth is known commonly as the watersports capital of South Africa and home of Ironman Africa. Algoa bay is home to scuba diving, game fishing charters, surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding to name but a few. There are many cruises offered from the harbour from sunset cruises to view dolphins to whale watching tours.
Port Elizabeth is also a great destination for whale watching with humpback whales sighted between June and August, and again between November and January, Southern right whales sighted between July and November, and Bryde's whales sighted all year round. Boat-based whale watching trips are run out of the Port Elizabeth harbour where guests are allowed close encounters with these majestic creatures, among other marine animals.
PORT ELIZABETH | A WORLD IN ONE CITY | NELSON MANDELA BAY
Take a tour through The Friendly City, experiencing the city and surrounding area like never before. Watch as the Apple Express Train makes it's way to Port Elizabeth International Airport, the landscapes, Addo National Park and the city from above by drone.
This truly is a world in one city with everything PE has to offer and they don't call it the friendly city for no reason.
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Eastern Cape Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
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The Boardwalk at Port Elizabeth, South Africa
South of central Port Elizabeth by the Summerstrand area lies The Boardwalk, an entertainment area built as a boardwalk around a manmade lake. The Boardwalk features lots of restaurants, bar and boutiques as well as a Casino open 24/7. In the evening the Musical Fountain put on a nice watershow in vivid colours to the sound of well known pop music.
Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape South Africa
Port Elizabeth is a coastal town in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The city offers great beaches, many outdoor activities and lively restaurants and evening entertainment.
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Boardwalk Casino Port Elizabeth South Africa - Africa Travel Channel
The Boardwalk Casino reflects the grace and style of a bygone era - it is a magnificent playground for the residents and guests. It is a classic Victorian white and red building, reminiscent of the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, or the Grand Floridian at Disney World. There are electronic, smart card operated slot machines, and 21 gaming tables. The tables offer American Roulette, Blackjack, Blackjack Switch and Poker. The Casino has a fully encased designated smoking area, and an interactive Blackjack and Touch Bet Roulette experience. The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World brings a whole new dimension to entertainment and shopping in the Eastern Cape.
Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay - an African Wildlife Adventure Hot Spot
Algoa Bay, the coastal region of Nelson Mandela Bay, boasts 40 km of magnificent golden beaches as well as one of the most diverse marine eco systems in the world. This includes islands with most importantly the largest Cape Gannetry in the world (110 000 breeding pairs) as well as over 50% of the worlds African Penguin population. Algoa Bay has also been proclaimed as a international hope spot for the African Penguin and also as the Dolphin Capital of the world.
With its perfect combination of warm water, calm sea and fair breezes, it is one of the best sailing venues in the world and a Mecca for all beach and water sport enthusiasts. Water temperatures vary between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius during summer and 14 to 19 degrees Celsius during winter.
From rocky shores to indigenous floral fynbos, from stretches of golden beaches and unspoilt sand-dunes to lush indigenous forest and untamed wilderness areas, the nature reserves within, and on the outskirts of Nelson Mandela Bay offer a wonderful range of options to the great outdoors.
Big 7 and other safari’s in and around Nelson Mandela Bay is an activity everyone should enjoy. The numerous game reserves in and around the city offer the perfect mix of fauna and flora. These splendid, sometimes untouched areas are developing into some of South Africa's main game viewing destinations.
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2018 RSA, Day 9, Port Elizabeth, Hobie Beach, Mandela Bay, by HabariSalam
Port Elizabeth or The Bay (Xhosa: iBhayi; Afrikaans: Die Baai [di ˈbɑːi]) is one of the major 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. Port Elizabeth was founded as a town in 1820 to house British settlers as a way of strengthening the border region between the Cape Colony and the Xhosa. It now forms part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, which has a population of over 1.3 million.
South Africa Day 11 - One Safari Game drive and Port Elizabeth
A short capture of our eleventh day in South Africa.
In the early morning, at sunrise, we went for the last game drive at Mavela for this trip. A beautiful morning drive with lots of wild animals, as every drive at Mavela.
In the afternoon we left Mavela and headed to the airport in Richards Bay. It was time for us to leave Zululand and head to Port Elizabeth on the south coast where we spent the evening by the boardwalk.
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This playlist features short videos from our travel in South Africa during December 2014.
These videos are filmed with iphones only, mostly hyper lapsed.
Stay tuned for more high quality videos from this trip to be published in 2015.