Port Elizabeth International Airport is 25 kilometres from the city centre. The highway is good condition, but one needs to factor in extra travel time, for the huge number of tourist that are arriving for the FIFA world cup. This extra traffic flow may clog the highways and freeways. Make provision for at least an hour’s worth of road time. Ask the campervan hire to Port Elizabeth, about the best travel routes.
Port Elizabeth has one of the biggest harbours in the country. The general public is allowed in to certain areas of the harbour and you watch as huge container ships bring in merchandise from all over the world. It is also home to Nelson Mandela Bay, where the Bayworld Oceanarium, which is one of the best aquariums’ in South Africa. Dolphin shows and an incredible display of different fish can be seen there.
For those of you who want to experience a safari then Addo Elephant Park, situated some 85km from Port Elizabeth, is the place to visit. Come and see these African grey giants in their natural habitat. Just you friends and your campervan can get the real feeling of travelling through the African landscape. Take digital cameras and video recorders because you will see plenty of other African wildlife.
