Blue Horizon Bay, Port Elizabeth
The peaceful, little village of Blue Horizon Bay lies comfortably between Port Elizabeth and Jeffreys Bay, a seaside hamlet that offers beautiful sandy beaches, and scenery to match. Blue Horizon Bay lies almost precisely equidistant between Port Elizabeth and Jeffreys Bay, and close enough to the Garden Route to surrender to its appeal.
The real attraction of Blue Horizon Bay is the allure of a seaside holiday with waves continuously crashing in the background; days spent idly reading, picking up shells and strolling the effortless stretches of beach - and the idea of merely unwinding and relaxing in an atmosphere where little more is expected of one. Effortless seascapes and stretches of sand are enough to get anyone's creative juices going, but if you insist on resisting the temptation to wax lyrical, then the friendly city (Port Elizabeth) with its historical attractions, and city-style entertainment in the form of shopping centres, restaurants, excellent beaches, beautiful parks and walking trails; Jeffreys Bay, one of the most renowned surfing spots in the world, and numerous easy to reach attractions, are at hand.
The Addo Elephant National Park is definitely worth a day trip, if not an overnighter, to commune with the over 450 elephants that are the park's major attraction. Lying in the gorgeous valley of the Sundays River, Addo is not only about elephants. It is also home to the ‘Big 7', which adds lion, buffalo, leopard, whales and the great white shark to the already appealing menu.
The Baviaanskloof Wilderness area, which lies a short distance from Blue Horizon Bay, in a valley between the Baviaanskloof and the Kouga Mountains, is a wilderness area with an incredible biodiversity that has it short listed for world heritage site status - an amazingly scenic and starkly beautiful excursion.
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Beautiful views, great swimming spots and awesome braai spots. We fished from the rocks and the children had a great time playing in the rockpools. Just a relaxing, peaceful place to get away to.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
Mother Goose B&B
Mother Goose B&B offers a comfortable nights accommodation in comfortable 42 sqm solid log chalets with separate bath and shower en-suite bathroo...
Things to do in the area
Van Stadens Beach
Van Stadens, as an area, lies about 45 kilometres from Port Elizabeth; almost halfway to Jeffrey's Bay. It is characterised by the deep gorge, th...
Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve Hikes
Start: Van Staden's Wildflower Reserve, 35 km west of Port ElizabethFinish: Van Staden's Wildflower ReserveDuration: 3 and 6 kmFitness: easy Our ...
De Stades Trail
Start: Maitland Nature Reserve, west of Port Elizabeth, parking is just before the junction of the M9 with De Stades roadFinish: where you starte...
Slipperfields MTB Trails
Where: Old Cape Road near Uitenhage, just outside PELevel: all levels; also for trail runnersType of route: cross-country with single-track and g...
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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