Attractions IN Uitenhage
Nature Reserves
Groendal Wilderness Area
The 30 000 hectare Groendal Wilderness Area protects the water catchment area of the Swartkops River (KwaZungha River), with the Groendal Dam in its centre. Lying within the Groot Winterhoek Mountain range, this wilderness area has rugged terrain incised ...
Golf Courses
Uitenhage Golf Club
Situated in Uitenhage which is known as the 'Garden Town' because of its position in the foothills of the Winterhoek Mountains, the Uitenhage golf course offers an 18 hole challenge to avid golfers. This picturesque course was established in 1891 by it's ...
Attractions AROUND Uitenhage
Beaches
Port Elizabeth Beaches
What makes the beaches of Port Elizabeth so gorgeous is that the water is warm, thanks to its being from the Indian Ocean, and most of the beaches are safe for swimming. On average, the water in the bay is between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius in summer and ...
Airports / Landmarks
Port Elizabeth International Airport
While the official name of this airport in Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha is The Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, it is probably best known as the Port Elizabeth Airport. It's ideally situated just a few minutes' drive from the beach, city centre, ...
Nature Reserves
Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve
This beautiful flower reserve lies just off the N2, roughly 35 kilometres west of Port Elizabeth. It might be smallish (600 hectares) but locals vote it one of the best spots to see flowering proteas in season, as well as other indigenous fynbos. You can ...
... and a little further afield
Museums / Entertainment
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 around us. Marvel at the diversity of museum displays, from prehistoric dinosaurs to ethnic beadwork as well as ...
Marine Protected Areas
Bird Island Marine Protected Area
Bird Island Marine Protected Area lies just off the coast of Port Elizabeth. It is a group of islands (Bird Island, Stag Island, Seal Island and Black Rocks) that are home to more than a few red-data listed seabirds, whilst the reefs around the ...
Entertainment / Landmarks
Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex
A feature of Port Elizabeth's beachfront in Summerstrand is the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex. This complex is a veritable hotspot for shopaholics, hungry patrons, young ones, parents, and those hoping to cash in on their luck at the casino ...
Nature Reserves
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, natural dune vegetation of fynbos, rocky outcrops, view birdlife from bird hide, small animals (look out for ...
Landmarks / National Monuments
Cora Terrace
Port Elizabeth's most famous terraced houses are the row of double-storey examples in Donkin Street, built between 1860 and 1880. They've been photographed from all possible angles, and given a couple of coats of paint ...
Landmarks / National Monuments
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 acquainted with the history of the 4000 British settlers who arrived by ship and visitors can walk in their footsteps ...
Heritage Routes / Landmarks
Donkin Street Houses
Just over the road from the Donkin Reserve is Donkin Road. It's a hill that runs down towards the harbour and at its crest lie a series of Victorian terraced houses that have become famous. The houses, built ...
Beaches
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 onto quiet beaches. The Eastern Cape coastline is a mecca to all water sports enthusiasts and has a popular ...
Memorials
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 significance or attraction for visitors. It is only in learning the history behind a building that it takes on a ...
Golf Courses
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 Open. The course is surrounded by coastal bush and, although it is close to the centre of Port Elizabeth, one ...
Uitenhage as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Beachview, Blue Horizon Bay, Bluewater Bay, Central Hill, Charlo, Chelsea Conservancy, Colleen Glen, Cotswold, Fern Glen, Glendinningvale, Greenacres, Greenbushes, Humerail, Humewood, Kini Bay, Kragga Kamma, Lorraine, Lovemore Park, Maitlands, Mill Park, Mount Croix, Newton Park, North End, Parsons Hill, Parsons Vlei, Perridgevale, Richmond Hill, Sardinia Bay, Schoenmakerskop, Seaview, South End, St Georges Park, Summerstrand, Sunridge Park, Theescombe, Walmer, Walmer Heights, Westlands, Woodlands
Staying Overnight
Dassiekrans One
Dassiekrans One is set in the mouth of the gorge, and offers accommodation in Uitenhage in the Groendal Wilderness Area. The cabin gives nature l...
Dassiekrans Four
Dassiekrans Four is set in the mouth of the gorge, and offers accommodation in Uitenhage in the Groendal Wilderness Area. The cabin gives nature ...
Rainbow Guest House
Rainbow Guesthouse offers accommodation on both a B&B and self catering basis in Uitenhage. The guest house prides itself on warm hospitality, tr...
Pepper Tree @ Kleinrivier
Pepper Tree is a beautiful farm cottage with all the comforts of home but the tranquillity of the Karoo landscape. With the bicycle track and nat...
Kleinrivier Mountain Escapes
Stretching from fynbos covered peaks to Karoo thicket; Kleinrivier is bisected by two rivers, each cutting a deep gorge through the mountains. Em...
Harmony Game Lodge
Harmony Game Lodge is a tranquil and quiet game lodge nestled amongst bush, enriched with vegetation such as the Cape Aloe, spekboom and thorn tr...
Black Eagle Tented Camp
Black Eagle Tented Camp offers accommodation in Groendal Wilderness Area. Shaded by ancient Forest Elder and Tierhout trees, your tent is a cool ...
Barkly Street Guesthouse
Barkly Street Guesthouse is located in the picturesque grounds of the Barkly Street Theatre. The rooms are furnished with King-size beds and all ...
VJ's Guesthouse
VJ's Guesthouse in Port Elizabeth is nestled in the picturesque town of Uitenhage at the foothills of the Winterhoek Mountains.The guesthouse is ...
Dassiekrans Three
Dassiekrans Three is a Holiday Cottage in Groendal Wilderness Area with a mountain view, that sleeps two guests. Perfect for couples wanting a pr...
Fairways B&B
Fairways B&B is situated right next to the golf course in Uitenhage, so whether it is for leisure or business (ideal for corporate business seeki...
Dassiekrans Two
Dassiekrans Two is set in the mouth of the gorge where it offers accommodation close to Uitenhage. The chalet overlooks a stream fed by a perenni...
Charihandra Game Lodge
Charihandra Game Lodge is privately owned and is situated in the malaria-free Greater Addo region of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Boasting bea...
Zungah Lodge
Surrounded by hills, Zungah Lodge offers guests self-catering accommodation in Uitenhage on a game farm. The lodge offers guests a choice of uniq...
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