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Port Elizabeth Car Hire
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Port Elizabeth - "The Friendly City"
The Bay of Port Elizabeth, Gateway to the Eastern Cape, is the perfect
extension to the famous Garden Route. Located on the southeastern
coast of Africa, this bustling seaport and enticing tourist destination
is situated along the shores of Algoa Bay. Affectionately referred
to as "The Friendly City", tourists who linger long enough
to discover Port Elizabeth's treasures, soon encounter the hospitality
for which the city earned her name.
An ideal, value-for-money family holiday destination, the city of Port Elizabeth offers a diverse selection of attractions, including eco-attractions, scenic nature trails, historic heritage, magnificent wildlife, cultural experiences, glorious beaches and countless water sport activities.
Felix Unite offer several Port Elizabeth car hire options.
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Bay World: A definite "must see" whilst visiting Port Elizabeth, the Bay World Complex comprises the Oceanarium, the Museum, Snakepark and Tropical House. Centrally located on the beachfront, the daily dolphin and seal shows have become increasingly popular among tourists as well as locals. The Snake Park houses a wide variety of exotic and indigenous snakes as well as an impressive variety of Eastern Cape Reptiles.
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Game Parks: Excellent game viewing opportunities are available in the many game parks just a few hours from Port Elizabeth. The Addo Elephant National Park, 72 km north of the city, was proclaimed in the 1930's to save the Eastern Cape Elephant and Cape Buffalo from extinction. It is now home to over 314 elephants and offers sanctuary to a myriad of birds, the black rhino, numerous antelope species as well as the unique flightless dung-beetle. The exclusive Shamwari Private Game Reserve offers superb malaria-free Big Five game viewing whilst staying in luxury lodges set in breathtaking surrounds.
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Excellent Water Sports: Algoa Bay boasts 40 kilometres of spectacular beaches and, with its perfect combination of warm water, calm sea and fair breezes, it is one of the best sailing venues in the world and a mecca for all beach and watersport enthusiasts.
The Bay is fast becoming known as South Africa’s watersport capital and offers activity throughout the year, including wind-surfing and fishing. Scuba-diving is of world class quality with beautiful reefs, shipwrecks, fish and colourful coral species.
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No 7 Castle Hill Museum: As the landing place of the 1820 Settlers, Port Elizabeth boasts some of the finest architectural attractions in South Africa. No 7 Castle Hill Museum is regarded as one of the oldest surviving Settler cottages in Port Elizabeth. This picturesque family dwelling, which dates back to 1827, has been restored to reflect the history and elegant lifestyle which was enjoyed by many an English middle-class family in the mid-19th century.
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Happy Valley: A true family treat, Happy Valley is a fairytale wonderland of lily ponds, rockeries, giant palms and rolling lawns. At night the Park lights up with hundreds of fairy lights making for a magical family experience. From December through to Easter, immerse yourself in the lives of the famous characters of Alice in Wonderland and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as the Park comes alive with scenes from Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales.
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