Catherine’s guidebook
City/town information
Port Elizabeth goes by many names. The Friendly City, the Windy City, City on the Bay, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Area. PE is a 'lekker' place. The beaches are great, the locals are friendly and the sea's warm
23 locals recommend
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth goes by many names. The Friendly City, the Windy City, City on the Bay, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Area. PE is a 'lekker' place. The beaches are great, the locals are friendly and the sea's warm
Neighborhoods
Richmond Hill is one of the oldest and historic suburbs in Port Elizabeth. A blend of pretty Victorian and Old Edwardian architecture. Unique hints of yesteryear mingle with contemporary living. Excellent Restuarants, coffee bars on Stanley Street to suit every pallet. Local favorite is Beeryard a short walk from Zareba as well as the every popular Royal Delhi.
Richmond Hill Street
Richmond Hill StreetRichmond Hill is one of the oldest and historic suburbs in Port Elizabeth. A blend of pretty Victorian and Old Edwardian architecture. Unique hints of yesteryear mingle with contemporary living. Excellent Restuarants, coffee bars on Stanley Street to suit every pallet. Local favorite is Beeryard a short walk from Zareba as well as the every popular Royal Delhi.
Sightseeing
Addo is about a 60 min drive. It hosts more than 450 elephants, Cape buffalo, a variety of antelope species, as well as the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo
348 locals recommend
Addo Elephant National Park
Addo is about a 60 min drive. It hosts more than 450 elephants, Cape buffalo, a variety of antelope species, as well as the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo
Food scene
Muse Restaurant
182 Richmond Hill StExcellent friendly service and beautiful well priced food
Izakaya Arata
Good food and excellent service
Friendly good service and consistently well priced light breakfast and lunches. Dogs are welcomed
Groundfloor Café
20 Richmond Hill StFriendly good service and consistently well priced light breakfast and lunches. Dogs are welcomed
Friendly good service and food - one of the oldest Restuarants in Port Elizabeth and stones throw from Zareba's front entrance.
6 locals recommend
Royal Delhi Restaurant
Richmond Hill StreetFriendly good service and food - one of the oldest Restuarants in Port Elizabeth and stones throw from Zareba's front entrance.
Lovely owners who go out of their way to serve you good quality reasonably priced food.
Gypsy Shawarmas and Fish
Richmond Hill StreetLovely owners who go out of their way to serve you good quality reasonably priced food.
Beautiful Art and furnishings. Amazing wines with outstanding service. Food can be ordered from Mellas Dim-Sum and Noodles Bar
Bohemia Art Gallery & Wine Bar
Beautiful Art and furnishings. Amazing wines with outstanding service. Food can be ordered from Mellas Dim-Sum and Noodles Bar
City advice
Getting around
Guests can walk to restuarants and coffee establishments.
Always be aware of your surroundings - Well dressed opportunists are always on the look out to make a quick buck by 'highjacking' expensive electronic devices