Port Elizabeth Map, South Africa

If you feel like you need some help to find your way in your destination city, you are in the right place. This Port Elizabeth Map will certainly help you to seek out the best restaurants, clubs and sights in town. You want to know what is the best place for a walk? Or what you should be watching out for during your visit? Learn more about the best things to do in the city reading our travel tips and then get around in Port Elizabeth with Travelgrove's map. While searching for places, you can also check some cheap flights or deals or you can take a look at our user's galleries about the city. We hope you will find our city map of Port Elizabeth useful. Enjoy your trip and come back to share your travel experience about Port Elizabeth!

Port Elizabeth History

The year 1820 was a historic year when around 4000 British migrants arrived by sea to become the first British residents of Algao Bay. The British migrants settled in the Eastern Cape area. The acting governor at that time, Sir Rufane Donkin named the establishment Elizabeth, after his wife. read more

Port Elizabeth Sightseeing

St George’s Park: This park is the city’s well known recreational center with scenic gardens. The garden covers an area of 73 hectares and has been there for about 150 years. The garden features the famous Cricket Club and Edwardian Pearson Conservatory. read more

Port Elizabeth Travel Guide

Port Elizabeth has poor transport system. The bus services are erratic. Basically one has to rely on the minibus taxis that can be found on most of the streets. These are also very crowded and the drivers don’t pay much attention to the traffic rules. Therefore it is advisable that the tourists use this means of transport only during the day time and in the well known sectors. There is an option of the metered taxis... read more