Wildlife
There are magnificent possibilities of enjoying nature and to see the Big 5 (elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard and lion) and many other species in or around the many malaria-free game reserves such as Addo Elephant National Park, Kragga Kamma Game Park, Seaview Game and Lion Park or Tsitsikamma National Park. Port Elizabeth is a great place to base yourself for a while as it is so close to many other wonderful destinations. It is perfectly located from where you can take a trip down to the Garden Route, the unspoilt Wild Coast and the beautiful landscape of the Karoo.
  
Addo Elephant National Park
The Addo Elephant NP is an Elephant Park situated in a malaria-free area and it is a key tourism destination in the Eastern Cape. It is only 72 km from Port Elizabeth and it is possible to view the BIG 5 namely; the elephant, Cape buffalo, black rhino and lion. The park was originally established in 1931 to save the Eastern Cape Elephant from extinction. The park also has a myriad of birds, spotted hyena, eland, kudu, zebra, red hartebeest, other antelope species, mammals and reptiles.
Kragga Kamma Game Park
Kragga Kamma is located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, close to the city of Port Elizabeth. It is within close proximity to the airport and easily accessible by road. In this park you could see the White Rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Nyala, Bontebok, lechwe and many more species. All the animals live in their natural surroundings. The park is animal friendly and a great opportunity to take close up photos of the animals.
Seaview Game and Lion Park
This park was established in 1975 and is situated just 25 km west of Port Elizabeth. The park offers you a unique experience of game-viewing. You will find the lion, giraffe, zebra, various antelope, jackals, monkeys, crocodile, Rock Monitors, Meerkats and caracal (lynx) in the park. The best time to visit the park is when the Cheetah cubs are just born.
Tsitsikamma National Park
Tsitsikamma is a Khoi word meaning ‘place of abundance or sparkling water’. The region stretches from the Bloukrans River in the west to Eerste Rivier in the east. It is bordered on the north by imposing Tsitsikamma Mountains and in the south by the Indian Ocean. The area is covered in large tracts of indigenous forest, commercial plantation and Fynbos. Deep river gorges cleft the plateau as they make their way down the sea, creating spectacular waterfalls and deep kloofs. The mild climate throughout the year makes it perfect for outdoor activities.
