Port Elizabeth offers an exciting and varied nightlife, from a delicious meal out at one of the many exceptional restaurants to sipping cocktails at a jazz inspired lounge, having a flutter at the Casino or dancing at a night club.
Whatever you choose to do, you are guaranteed to experience an enjoyable and memorable night out.
As a family holiday destination, Port Elizabeth’s many attractions and activities will ensure that your children are never bored.
The beautiful beaches keep most children entertained for hours, however, if you need a break from the sun, there are plenty of other things to see and do.
Visit Holmeleigh Farmyard where your children can touch the animals, or take them for a miniature train ride on the Seabreeze Express.
Learn a new water sport as a family or visit the oceanarium and snake park at Bayview Museum.
If you enjoy being active on your holiday, then hire a bike and go for a ride on the beach front or the more adventurous, cycle the Baakens River Mountain Bike Trail.
For golf lovers, the pristine golf clubs of the Eastern Cape will ensure a great day out.
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There are a number of outstanding Safari Game Reserves around Port Elizabeth where you can view the Big 5, one of which is the renowned Addo Elephant Park located just outside of Port Elizabeth.
Or if you fancy a trip over water, you can take a boat ride to Seal Island and do a bit of whale watching along the way.
In the following articles we’ll explain why Port Elizabeth is such a fabulous place to visit.
On the first day the chief, covered in white powder, receives tributes of food and drink from his subjects – the cause for much feasting and celebration by all. On the second an animal (often a goat) is slaughtered and the highlight is the chief’s dance with his sword.
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Victoria FallsAt the Lwiindi Ceremony, the chief of the Toka-Leya leads his people down through the spray to the Victoria Falls gorge. Offering sacrifices to their ancestors in thanks for the rain, the tribe also pays thanks by dancing and signing.
The Toka-Leya live in the Livingstone District, in the south of Zambia. Mosi oa Tunya is what the local tribes have always called the spectacular cascade that Livingstone decided to call after his queen. It translates as “the smoke that thunders”. It is a spiritual place for locals. They believe that it is the home of the spirits of their ancestors.
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SamfyaEvery year in October the N’gumbo tribe gather in Samfya near Zambia’s Lake Bangweulu for the Kwanga Festival. Feasting, drinking, music and intricate dancing by colourful participants is some of the ways that the community celebrates during this colourful festival.
Beating of drums spurs dancers to showcase their talents with delight as the crowd eggs them on. These ceremonies are the life blood of rural communities; it also celebrates the right of passage from childhood to adulthood. The ceremonies also unite each tribe reinforcing social identity. Visitors are always welcomed to witness these celebrations but they need to respect and appreciate the essence of the ceremonies.
Lake Bangweulu is a fascinating place. The swamps to the south are rich with bird and animal life. You can hire canoes and paddle among the reed islands in search of the shy sitatunga and other antelope, you can also view the herds of elephant and buffalo that thrive on the rich vegetation and diverse area they call home.
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