Allow us to reintroduce you to PE’s “wild side” with the following affordable day safaris in SA right here in our backyard.
Top 5 Adventures offered by Lungile Backpackers Lodge
Lungile means “all ’s good” in our native language (isiXhosa). So, come shack-up with us for your stay in the friendly city and let’s create your adventure! With good vibes, great people and tons of adventures filled activities, there is no time for dull moments at Lungile Lodge!
Addo Elephant Park Safari
Addo Elephant Park is located in the beautiful Sundays River Valley which stretches from the Indian Ocean to the Zuurberg mountains making it the third largest National Park in South Africa. Addo is a sanctuary for a very wide range of S.A's wildlife, but is famed for the finest elephant viewing on the planet.
Tours start in the mornings at 9am and end around 7pm. Price is R700 per person excluding entrance to the park, it also includes a township tour. Addo Tuesday Special - This safari for only R400!
Make sure to contact us to book a room and a tour with us to see these majestic animals on your next trip to Port Elizabeth.
Scuba Diving
There are various Scuba sites in PE (Nelson Mandela Bay) and it's definitely one of South Africa's diving gems. A large variety of fish, soft coral species, shipwrecks and beautiful reefs make for great diving. Water temperature vary from 18°C to 21°C in the summer and 14°C to 19°C in the winter, except when the South Eastern wind is blowing. Prices vary for different dives. Shore Dive: R125 Boat Dive: R280 (inside bay) | R350 (outside bay)
Make sure to book your dive to experience this beautiful world under water.
Township Tours
Township Tours in Port Elizabeth is filled with excitement and culture. Learning about their history right from the beginning straight through to the end. Your guide will most likely know all the people you will pass on the tour. You will visit places like New Brighton (The oldest township) and the The Red Location Museum. The tour is only R380 per person.
There's nothing quite like a township tour in PE, they are always full of life:)
City Tours
On the guided city tours you will explore the history of PE also known as the Friendly City. See a side to PE you never knew existed You will visit loads of different locations around the city (Route 67, Fort Frederick, The Donkin Reserve & St Georges Park to name a few). This whole tour is only R150 per person
Be sure that the Friendly City has a lot of historical knowledge to offer. You might just like it so much that you decide to stay:)
Sand Boarding
Experience the high speed and adrenaline thrill of sand boarding. PE and the surrounding areas are home to some of the best dunes in South Africa. Try this eco friendly adrenaline filled sport while in PE, you won’t be sorry.
It's only R220 per person and includes all equipment.
These activities are designed to give you a good idea of what the Friendly City has to offer. They accommodate everybody, young and old. Make sure to check out our website or our 'Things to Do' section for many more fun filled activities that's on offer.
These activities are designed to give you a good idea of what the Friendly City has to offer. They accommodate everybody, young and old. Make sure to check out our website or our 'Things to Do' section for many more fun filled activities that's on offer.
Further Reading
Port Elizabeth is not only known for their friendly people and amazing beaches, but also for their breathtaking hiking trail. The Settlers Park hiking trail is one of Port Elizabeth's most famous and enjoyed trails.
Can you imagine seeing a great white shark and a mighty whale in one day? Going on an ocean boat safari might be the only chance you have to see these great animals just moments apart.
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