Breaks In Port Elizabeth – Port Elizabeth Hotels

Posted November 9, 2010 by BookingBuddy

Fly out to Port Elizabeth for a fun-filled beach break, or just to escape the dreary weather. Located on the South African cost, Port Elizabeth is graced by an enviable series of beaches, perfect for swimming, surfing, and other watersports. If getting wet isn’t your thing, head to the huge Maitland Dune to try out sandboarding instead. The Donkin Reserve, with its pyramid-shaped memorial, is a very popular attraction here. The Reserve also houses the Opera House and a lighthouse which is open to the public.

See

Kragga Kamma Game Park – Get up close to South Africa’s impressive wildlife at the Kragga Kamma Game Park. The forest and grasslands within the park houses buffaloes, white rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes and many other creatures. You can explore the park in your own car, or join a two-hour guided tour and get really close to the animals.

Eat

Ginger Restaurant – The elegant yet relaxed dining room at Ginger Restaurant is a reflection of what’s on the menu – traditional dishes, updated for the modern diner. Start with a refreshing chilled cucumber and avocado soup, snails in phyllo pastry, or some chilli battered prawn tails. More substantial dishes here include scampi linguine, served in a creamy tomato sauce, ostrich fillet topped with a black cherry reduction, and vodka prawns with a peri peri and white wine sauce.

Stay

Dolphin Dance Lodge – Enjoy a comfortable, home-away-from-home experience, with the added bonus of great views, when you stay at the Dolphin Dance Lodge. The bright, spacious suites here over the sea, and is only a short walk from the beach. The Lodge also has a number of self-catering suites, equipped with fully-fitted kitchens so you can enjoy homecooked meals. Guests are also welcome out rent a barbeque unit for an informal, relaxing meal. Room rates start from about £60.

Check here for Port Elizabeth travel information. 

(Photo: southafricain1.co.za)

Categories: Africa, City break destinations, Port Elizabeth, South Africa