Umoya Cottage’s Guidebook for Port Elizabeth
Sightseeing
Sardinia Bay Beach
Sardinia Bay RoadGreat for Instagram pictures and views from the top op the lighthouse
22 locals recommend
DONKIN RESERVE, PYRAMID AND LIGHTHOUSE
Athol Fugard TerraceGreat for Instagram pictures and views from the top op the lighthouse
Iconic PE for strolls or runs along the Pier and boardwalk. Access to restaurants, beach and shopping area
23 locals recommend
Shark Rock Pier
Marine DriveIconic PE for strolls or runs along the Pier and boardwalk. Access to restaurants, beach and shopping area
Wonderful beach to visit as well as great tidal pool for kiddies to play in
17 locals recommend
Pollok Beach
8th AveWonderful beach to visit as well as great tidal pool for kiddies to play in
Less than an hour’s drive from Port Elizabeth, you’ll find the Addo Elephant National Park. Great for game viewing and a picnic or braai in the park.
348 locals recommend
Addo Elephant National Park
Less than an hour’s drive from Port Elizabeth, you’ll find the Addo Elephant National Park. Great for game viewing and a picnic or braai in the park.
Kragga Kamma Game Park
162 Christian RdNear to the city and lots of animals
Cape Recife
Fun activities
Valley Crag indoor climbing centre
16 Lower Valley RoadGreat for climbers, families or just to try something new
Lady Slipper Trail
Lady Slipper hike fr great views and exerciser
Sardinia Bay Road
Sardinia Bay Road Heavenly Stables horse riding on the beach!
Raggy Charters is the only licensed boat-based whale watching cruise operator in Port Elizabeth. Book your whale and dolphin watching experience through and be prepared for an amazing day out at sea.
17 locals recommend
Raggy Charters
16 Lower Valley RdRaggy Charters is the only licensed boat-based whale watching cruise operator in Port Elizabeth. Book your whale and dolphin watching experience through and be prepared for an amazing day out at sea.
Things to do with children
Great for a day with kids or to just relax next to the pool
22 locals recommend
McArthur Pool & Leisure Centre
33 Beach RdGreat for a day with kids or to just relax next to the pool
Bay West Ice Rink
Baywest BoulevardFun outing for kids when the weather is not great
Holmeleigh Farmyard
Grey Dawn RoadHomeleigh Farms Petting Zoo
Beans With Wings
3 Heatherbank RdKids love playing here
Food scene
Tramways Building
16 Lower Valley RdTaste the best of PE Food at the Tramways once a month for the Night Valley Market
Stanley Street
Stanley StreetGreat restaurants all along the street
This Is Eat
16 Lower Valley RdFresh fish served at the harbour
Royal Delhi Restaurant
Richmond Hill StreetBest curry in PE
Grass Roof
792 Heron RdGreat food, vibe and play area for kids
SUKI Sushi & Asian Cuisine
55 Prospect RdGreat food!
Coffee!
Seattle Coffee Co. Perridgevale
Link RoadGreat vibe and close to Umoya Cottages
Mastertons Coffee and Tea Specialists
92 Main RdPort Elizabeth's local coffee
Cobblestone Bakery
40 6th AveTraveler advice
Getting around
Uber is the best way if you don't have your own vehicle
Uber is the best way to get around if you don't have your own vehicle
Getting around
Addo Elephant Park
If you do not have your own transport, you can rent a vehicle to visit Addo Elephant Park and do self-driving Tours or you can book a local guide to take you