Tours From Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha | Southern Circle Tours & Safaris

3 Day Garden Route Tour – Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha to Cape Town (Code: SCCB)

This tour through the Garden Route offers quick but in-depth views over this diverse and scenic area. The emphasis is on affordable luxury and comfort utilizing small 4-star type lodges. Guided transport is in luxury 7-seater or smaller air-conditioned vehicles. DAY 1. Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) – Garden Route – Knysna You depart on this 3 day Garden Route Tour from Gqeberha, also called the ‘Friendly City’, towards the Garden Route and along the N2 national route. Arrive at Storms River with the impressive Paul Sauer Bridge across the valley towering some hundred and thirty- nine metres above the river. Now truly in the Garden Route, our next stop is further along at Tsitsikamma National Park (Khoisan for the place of much water). The park stretches over one hundred kilometres of wild and rocky coastline characterized by massive cliffs, narrow, isolated beaches, and shady indigenous forests along the river valleys. You can do a relaxing walk/hike to the suspension bridge stretching over the mouth of the Storms River. Afterwards, travel to The Bloukrans Bridge, 216 metres (709 feet) above the Bloukrans River. The Bloukrans Bungee is the world’s highest commercial bungee bridge and is the highest commercial natural bungee jump in the world! You visit Birds of Eden. This unique two-hectare dome (the world’s largest) spans over a gorge of indigenous forest. It is currently home to over 3,500 birds from over 220 species, focusing on African birds. Travelling past Plettenberg Bay to Knysna on the edge of the Knysna Lagoon with its entrance to the sea guarded by two promontories known as the ‘Heads’. The area also falls within a National Park of the Garden Route proclaimed to conserve the extraordinary natural beauty of the Lakeland and adjacent indigenous forests. Knysna also offers shopping opportunities for unusual locally made art

4-Day Garden Route Guided Tour – Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha to Cape Town (Code: SCCE)

4-Day Garden Route Tour – SCCE – Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) – Cape Town This 4-day Garden Route fully guided tour departs daily from Gqeberha and offers a relaxed way to view the exceptionally scenic Garden Route area. Our hand-picked overnight accommodations add to the comfort and luxury. DAY 1 Gqeberha – Garden Route – Knysna Our day begins departing from Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha, towards the Garden Route, so-called because of its lush, green scenery, looking much like gardens, along the N2 national route to the Storms River. This is the beginning of the Garden Route. Your next stop is at Tsitsikamma National Park (Khoisan for the place of much water), stretching over one hundred kilometres of wild and rocky coastline characterized by massive cliffs, narrow isolated beaches, and shady indigenous forests along the river valleys. Here you can do a relaxing walk/hike to the suspension bridge stretching over the mouth of the Storms River. We then continue to The Bloukrans Bridge, 216 meters (709 feet) above the Bloukrans River. The Bloukrans Bungee is the world’s highest commercial bungee bridge and is the highest commercial natural bungee jump in the world! On the road again, before entering Plettenberg Bay, we visit the Birds of Eden. This unique two-hectare dome (the world’s largest) spans over a gorge of indigenous forest. It is currently home to over 3,500 birds from over 220 species, with the main focus being African birds. Then a short stop at Monkeyland, the world’s first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary. On this visit you can expect to see a variety of primates, ranging from the Gibbons of Asia to the Lemurs of Madagascar. More than 700 primates live at the sanctuary. Continuing past Plettenberg Bay to Knysna on the edge of the Knysna Lagoon with its entrance to the sea guarded by two

About Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha

Gqeberha is the perfect place to tour. This major city is about 770 km from Cape Town and it stretches about 16 km along Algoa Bay, making it one of South Africa’s most important ports. Gqeberha (in the past shortened to PE by locals) is actually the largest, the most Southern city of Africa, situated further south than Cape Town. The city forms part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality and it is home to about 1.3 million people.
A place of industry and tourism, Gqeberha has a lot to offer. The city is found at the end of the Garden Route, making it a great starting point as well, depending on the direction in which you wish to travel (there is no right or wrong way to see the Garden Route). Its position on the Cape Coast also makes it the ideal place to spend some time on the beach, and Port Elizabeth has some of the best. Two of the beaches that have earned the best reputations are Hobie Beach and King’s Beach.
The city itself is home to a number of exciting, historic attractions. The Donkin Heritage Trail, which includes the bell tower which was built to commemorate the 1820 settlers, the city hall, the Donkin Reserve Park and the monument as well as Fort Frederick are all inspiring attractions and showcase beautiful examples of early South African architecture.
Nelson Mandela and the legacy he has left in South Africa is one of the biggest reasons why many visit Gqeberha. On Route 67, travellers can follow a walking trail featuring 67 works of art, each made to symbolize a part of the 67 years Nelson Mandela spent in jail. Art lovers can extend their journey by visiting the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum.
Being on the coast, Gqeberha has become the place to see oceanic wildlife. Between June and August, and again between November and January, whale watching opportunities are plentiful. Often, whales can be spotted from high vantage points or from tour boats. And if wildlife sightings are your objective, the Addo Elephant National Park is just a stone’s throw away.

Guided Tours from Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha

Many holidays in the Eastern Cape begin and end in the Windy City. Southern Circle has two fantastic, affordable tours that leave from Gqeberha:

This is the perfect tour if you are looking to pack a whole lot of fantastic locations into one exciting tour. Leaving from Gqeberha, the tour takes guests into the heart of the Garden Route and the Little Karoo, travelling all down the coast, taking in all the famous sights along the way. Guests will see the gorgeous mountains and lush natural forests for which the route is so well known, while also stopping off at various popular locations. After a few exciting days of travelling, the tour rounds off in Cape Town. Day 1 starts off in Gqeberha, and we’ll explore the Garden Route and Knysna on this day. The next day will find us further along the Garden Route, and we’ll also stop off in George and Oudtshoorn. On the final day, we’ll explore the rest of Oudtshoorn before ending off in Cape Town.

Giving guests an extra day on the road, this guided tour will provide guests with more time on the road. Not missing out on any of the many exciting destinations, guests will enjoy a full experience of the wonders of the Garden Route, Winelands, various national parks and so much more. This once in a lifetime tour begins in Gqeberha and ends in the beautiful city of Cape Town. Day 1 is spent exploring Gqeberha, the Garden Route, and Knysna, day 2 includes time in George and Oudtshoorn, on day 3 we explore more of Oudtshoorn and Mossel Bay and on the final day we tour Swellendam, Hermanus and Cape Town.

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