Ben Kamma, Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth, the largest town in Nelson Mandela Bay and the tourist capital of the Eastern Cape, is fortunate to have a variety of suburbs. Some are large and urban, others smaller and more out of the way. Ben Kamma is a small, quiet residential suburb with many freestanding homes and a few townhouse complexes. The streets are wide and peaceful, often with children and pets playing along the pavements.
Ben Kamma is situated on Walker Drive, which is considered to be outside of the main hubs of the city. The Walker Drive Shopping Centre is just minutes away, and is home to shops and franchises that cover décor, groceries, cellular technology, beauty, hardware and fashion. There are a number of fast-food outlets (such as Kentucky Fried Chicken and Steers), and coffee shops in the complex.
The airport is about 25 minutes' drive from Ben Kamma, and the popular swimming beaches are about 30 minutes away. The wilder side of the Port Elizabeth coastline is in the opposite direction, and comprises Schoenmakerskop and Sardinia Bay beaches. These take about 25 minutes to access from this suburb.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Bluewater Beachfront Guest House
Bluewater Beachfront Guest House is a guesthouse on the beachfront in a lovely suburb of Port Elizabeth called Bluewater Bay. Five en-suite bedro...
Kings Guest Lodge
Situated in a lovely part of Port Elizabeth, Kings Guest Lodge is situated close to the beach in Bluewater Bay. From here you are close to many g...
A Beach Apartment in Africa
A Beach Apartment in Africa is a charming two-bedroom residence situated on the renowned surf beach, Pipe, in Summerstrand. Perfect for a family ...
Summer Blue Guesthouse
Summer Blue Guesthouse is located in the up-market suburb of Summerstrand in Port Elizabeth only 4 kms from the airport and 1½ kms from the beach...
Beachwalk Bed & Breakfast
Beachwalk B&B is situated only 60m from popular beaches. This heritage building has been stylishly renovated and offers beautifully appointed roo...
Kingfisher Guest House
Kingfisher Guest House is located in the upmarket, beachfront suburb of Summerstrand, no more than 400m from the popular Pollock Beach. Set in tr...
Chapman Hotel & Conference Centre
The Chapman offers the traveller a blend of well-appointed accommodation and world-class cuisine situated on Brookes Hill between King's Beach, t...
Taunton Studio
Taunton Studio is a secure self-catering holiday apartment in Port Elizabeth centrally located in the tree-lined upper avenues of fashionable Wal...
Abalone Guest House
Abalone Guest House offers accommodation within walking distance of beautiful beaches. Your friendly hosts Christine and Glynn will be on hand to...
Noteworthy attractions
Donkin Heritage Trail
The Donkin Heritage Trail is named after the Acting Governor of the Cape Colony at the time, Sir Rufane Donkin. South Africans are well acquainte...
Fort Frederick
Like many national monuments, Fort Frederick first appears as little more than a few brick walls, albeit old walls that seem to hold little signi...
St Georges Park Cricket Ground
The oldest park in Port Elizabeth and the site of the second oldest cricket club in the country, St George's Park lies in the heart of Port Eliza...
Humewood Golf Club
One of South Africa's top-rated golf clubs, Humewood is a true Links course which has hosted numerous PGA events, including the South African Ope...
Bayworld Museum Complex
The Main Museum of Bayworld blends cultural and natural history. Embark on an exciting journey through time and through the fascinating world aro...
Eastern Cape Beaches
The Eastern Cape in South Africa boasts some of the world's best beaches and 800 km of unspoilt picturesque coastlines where blue oceans tumble o...
Port Elizabeth Golf Club
Port Elizabeth Golf Club, which is commonly known as "The Hill", was founded in 1890 and is one of South Africa's oldest golf clubs. Today the pl...
Walmer Country Club - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Walmer Country Club with its warm and friendly atmosphere, is 54 years old. It has grown from strength to strength and has over 550 members. Walm...
Cape Recife Nature Reserve
Cape Recife Nature Reserve is one of the best bird-watching locations in Port Elizabeth. The Cape Recife Nature Reserve offers beautiful beach, n...
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