Activity Type: Adventure & Adrenaline
Location: Port Elizabeth Central, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) City Tour & Game Viewing
The walk starts at the 52 metre high memorial with 204 steps, the Campanile, built in 1923 in memory of the landing of the 1820 British Settlers.
From the Campanile continue along the Beach Front to one of PE’s upmarket suburbs, which is a very popular beach area. Stop for a beach, Shark Rock Pier view and brief walk. Pass by the Business School of the Nelson Mandela University, named after Nelson Mandela, the humanitarian, freedom fighter and world’s peace icon, and Boardwalk Shopping Mall as you drive to Donkin Reserve.
From Summerstrand, you drive to Donkin Memorial, a stone pyramid erected in memory of Sir Rufane Donkin’s wife Elizabeth – Port Elizabeth was named after her.
Alight from the vehicle and walk through the reserve to view the Pyramid, lighthouse and beautiful 470 square meter mosaic, situated between the Pyramid and the Great Flag (the biggest flag in South Africa and 2nd highest in Africa) celebrates the multi-cultural, the heritage, the diverse histories and abundant fauna and flora that characterises the city and the province.
Descend the mosaic steps, passing by the Main Library, an excellent example of Victorian Gothic architecture and catch your lift by the City Hall.
Your last leg of the city tour ends at the Nelson Mandela Stadium, a world class stadium accommodating up to 46 000 people.
A brief refreshment stop at Bhotani-on-Bax before heading for Kragga Kamma Game reserve. Our guesthouses offer a range of uniquely themed different sized rooms, that range from a King/Queen/Double Bed, and we have few units that are self-catering. The eclectic setting and décor provide a true sense of place, allowing you to experience Bhotani signature blend of romance, ambiance and exotic sensuality with a unique setting;
Immerse on a 2 hour game viewing.
TIMING
DURATION
ITINERARY & POINTS OF INTEREST
08h30 – 8h30
1h30 min
Breakfast at Bhotani guesthouse
9h45 - 10h45
1 hr
Drive from Bhotani Guesthouse to Addo Elephant National Park
10h45 – 10h15
30 min
Restroom stop at the main reception area, registration and
10h15- 12h15
2 hrs
Proceed for game drive
12h15 – 12h30
15 min
Go back to the main reception area. Use of restrooms and curio shop (optional)
12h30 – 13h00
30 min
Proceed to Sunday River, Cholchester
13h00 – 15h00
2 hrs
Get to enjoy a 2 hour boat cruise where you get to have picnic lunch and soft drinks
15h00 – 15h15
15 min
Disembark, restroom
15h15 – 16h00
45 min
Travel back to the guesthouse
16h00 – 18h00
2 hr
Me time
18h00 -
Braai Diner and refreshments