A leisurely two-hour drive east of Plettenberg Bay will find you in the historic City of Port Elizabeth. Known as the friendly city it enjoys a moderate climate, making it ideal for year round visits. Port Elizabeth acts as the entry and exit point for many of the recommended itineraries. It is South Africa’s fourth largest city and the third largest port. It boasts wonderful sandy beaches and is regarded as the water-sport capital of the country. It also acts as the gateway to some truly great game viewing experiences in a malaria free environment. The Addo National Park is only 30 minutes from the city and is regarded as the finest place to view elephant at close quarters in South Africa. The region boasts some of the finest private game reserves the country has to offer. Once again accommodation has been carefully selected to cater for every budget and detailed information on the game reserves and activities on offer has been provided.