About Gqeberha
Gqeberha is one of South Africa's major cities, home to around 1,050,078 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Gqeberha
1
St. Augustine's Cathedral
2
South Africa Airforce Museum
3
Bayworld Kangaroo Park
4
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum
5
No 7 Castle Hill Museum
6
St George's Park
7
Beaches
8
Kragga Kamma Game Park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Gqeberha
St. Augustine's Cathedral
Bayworld Kangaroo Park
St George's Park
Beaches
Kragga Kamma Game Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit St. Augustine's Cathedral
- Visit South Africa Airforce Museum
- Visit Bayworld Kangaroo Park
- Eat at Blue Waters Cafe
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum
- Visit No 7 Castle Hill Museum
- Visit St George's Park
- Eat at Fishmonger
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Beaches
- Visit Kragga Kamma Game Park
- Eat at Leonardo's
Where to eat
Local favourites
Blue Waters Cafe
Well priced and has an excellent view of the ocean.
Fishmonger
Indulge yourself in succulent prawns, calamari, fish & chips and curries.
Leonardo's
Fantastic pizza, and has a very pleasant atmosphere.
Ocean Grill
Seafood restaurant with classy and elegant decor; serves good sushi and other seafood meals.
Old Austria
Just off Cape Road, it is one of the classier restaurants in Port Elizabeth.
The Oyster Catcher
Located in the harbour. The seafood is particularly tasty. Very popular - if you want to get a table you must make a reservation.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Algoa Guest House
In the upmarket seaside suburb of Summerstrand - 200 m from the beach and in close proximity to the airport, university, golf course, restau
The Admiralty Beach House
100 m from Summerstrands Beach, near Marine Drive. It features a wonderful garden and some rooms have sea-view. ADSL is available in all roo
Alcyone Accommodation
Offers you self-catering accommodation in private en-suite units that sleep 2, family unit sleeping 4-5, and a 1 bedroom apartment with view
At Sta-Plus Guest House
Large sheltered swimming pool, BBQ facilities, off-street parking, laundry service. 150 m from Pollock Beach, 5 min from golf course, univer
Shopping
- Siyalcha Dolls
- Wezandla African Craft Traders
- The Boardwalk
- Greenacres Shopping Centre
- Walmer Park Shopping Centre
- Bay West Mall
Nightlife
- Barney's Tavarn
- Ekhaya Pub
- Ibhayi Brewery Tours
- News Cafe
- Rasoi
- Cubana - Port Elizabeth
Museums & culture
- St. Augustine's Cathedral
- South Africa Airforce Museum
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum
- No 7 Castle Hill Museum
In pictures
Gqeberha gallery
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