As one of the largest cities in South Africa, Port Elizabeth offers tourists stunning scenery, beautiful beaches and cultural gems. Located in the Eastern Cape Province, the city stretches far and wide and is now one of South Africa's major seaports. With a wealth of land to explore, there are naturally many attractions that need to be discovered. The best way to travel around this destination with ease is by hiring a car in Port Elizabeth. Visit Shamwari Game Reserve - with over 25, hectares of natural terrain and plenty of wildlife, it's well worth a visit.
When visiting Port Elizabeth, you simply must visit South Africa's famous Garden Route. This scenic stretch of land begins at Mossel Bay and ends at Storms River. These areas are both crossed by the coastal highway, N2. If you're looking for a fantastic day out, then hire a car in Port Elizabeth and take an hour's drive to Jeffreys Bay - home to the Billabong Surfing Festival, its home to beautiful beaches and serious sunshine. Why not explore wider South Africa and take a trip towards the Eastern Cape - stop off at Grahamstown, known as the heart of the tourist route, its the home of National Arts Festival.
