{"id":100314,"date":"2017-01-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/travelstarts-summergoals-port-elizabeth\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:53:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:53:59","slug":"travelstarts-summergoals-port-elizabeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/travelstarts-summergoals-port-elizabeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Travelstart&#8217;s #Summergoals For Port Elizabeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Friendly City is much more than a thriving hub for industry. Often overlooked this beachside city has blue flag beaches, a substantial art and food scene and is well regarded as an international destination for sport- Nelson Mandela Bay is proud to be hosting the Iron Man World Championships in 2018. Travelstart brings you our top 21 things to do this summer in easy-going, fresh P.E.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Featured Image above courtesy of SAMREC<\/span><\/p>\n<p>First things first- download the Nelson Mandela Bay Travel App which has all the latest things to do in P.E. plus emergency contacts, where to find free Wi-Fi and even audio guides to specific sites. Download it <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nmbt.co.za\/port_elizabeth_apps.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BEiFAL3E01N\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The #exquisite #sunset #lastnight #weliveinabeautifulcity #palmtrees #prettypatterns #orangeskies #lovemyhood #loveportelizabeth<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by @loveportelizabeth on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-04-23T06:19:43+00:00\">Apr 22, 2016 at 11:19pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Love Port Elizabeth?<br \/>\n<strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/stunning-pics-of-port-elizabeth-that-prove-its-sas-most-underrated-city\/\">Stunning pics of Port Elizabeth that prove its SA&#8217;s Most Underrated City<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/things-to-do-port-elizabeth-under-r100\/\">41 fun things to do in P.E. for free and under R150<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Good to know<\/h3>\n<p>A great way to save some randelas is to buy a NMB pass to qualify for free entry and discounts for a number of Port Elizabeth attractions. There are a variety of options including the 5 in 1 pass, which is valid for 3 months and limits you to any 5 of the offers.<br \/>\nFee structure:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-57124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-31-at-11.55.24-AM.png\" alt=\"nmbt pass port elizabeth things to do\" width=\"780\" height=\"335\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>The Ibhayi Sunshine Saunter pass<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Ibhayi Sunshine Saunter pass allows you free and discounted offers to products on the Ibhayi Sunshine Saunter and cost R250 per adult and R200 per child. It is valid for 3 months and limits the Ibhayi Sunshine Saunter Pass holder to a maximum of 4 of the free items on the Ibhayi Sunshine Saunter Pass as well as the discounts.<br \/>\nThe pass includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free entrance at the Kragga Kamma Game Park and the Seaview Predator Park.<\/li>\n<li>Pass holders receive a free race card, drink and a R50 entertainment voucher at the Fairview and Arlington Race Course.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll qualify for a free round of putt-putt on a challenging 18-hole course at Open Sky Entertainment Park.<\/li>\n<li>And a free Paintball experience which includes all the gear + 100 paintballs at Paintball Heaven.<\/li>\n<li>Free entrance and guided tour to the SA Marine Rehabilitation &amp; Education Centre. (Pass holders visiting SAMREC also receive free admission into Cape Recife Nature Reserve).<\/li>\n<li>Ibhayi Sunshine Saunter pass holders also receive free entry, animal feed, and breakfast at the Holmeleigh Farm Yard.<\/li>\n<li>Pass holders receive a free 1 hour horse trail ride at Heavenly Stables.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">A free picnic at Thunzi Bush Lodge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Normal Nelson Mandela Bay Pass T&amp;C&#8217;s apply.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Have a cup of P.E.\u2019s very own \u201cBlend of the Bay\u201d at Masterton\u2019s Roastery<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNH9g22AGqZ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blend of the Bay labels illustrated at work for Mastertons&#8217; collaboration with Mandela Bay Tourism. Go forth into the world, little design babies :D. Pic cred: @nelsonmandelabay #blendofthebay #PortElizabeth #NelsonMandelaBay #Mastertons #coffee #roast #packaging #label #labeldesign #illustration #digital #sharethebay #StrategyAdvertising #StratCats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by Amy Slatem (@shmaymee) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-22T19:36:34+00:00\">Nov 22, 2016 at 11:36am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\nFounded in 1924 in Port Elizabeth this classic roastery is still going strong. Have a cup of P.E.\u2019s finest at their headquarters in Russell Road.<br \/>\nOpen from 8am to 5pm in the week, 8am to 1pm on Saturdays and closed on Sundays.<br \/>\n114 Russell Rd, Port Elizabeth<br \/>\nCall: +27 41 585 4044<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Find cheap flights to the Friendly City <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/port-elizabeth\/flights\">here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 34.7222222222% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNHNZZ9gi7C\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#BlendOfTheBay = #BlendOfTheBay How awesome!\u2615\u2615\u2615 Nice one @nelsonmandelabay &amp; @mastertonscoffee ??? #ShareTheBay #constantlyinpursuitofexcellence<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Ranique Hendricks Roberts (@bigmouthranique) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-22T12:36:07+00:00\">Nov 22, 2016 at 4:36am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>2. Spend a morning snorkeling at the &#8220;duck pond&#8221; rock pools at Sardinia Bay beach<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 28.1481481481% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNowzopAKf0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Because #sardiniabay #beach #cityofpe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by Neil (@lifslife) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-12-05T13:20:28+00:00\">Dec 5, 2016 at 5:20am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\nA beautiful beach a short drive away from the city in a reserve, perfect for sunbathing, swimming- don\u2019t forget your snorkel! Insider tip: The hotdogs in the food truck \u201cWurst Wagen&#8221; in the Sardinia Bay Beach parking lot are not to be missed!<\/p>\n<h2>3. Learn all about our endangered African penguins at SAMREC<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 37.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJ75HcvAWox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The MG car club came to visit recently. Awesome to see these old cars in such great condition. #samrec #cityofpe #caperecife #nofilter<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by SAMREC (@samrecpe) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-09-04T13:33:04+00:00\">Sep 4, 2016 at 6:33am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\nSAMREC is Port Elizabeth&#8217;s marine bird rehabilitation and education centre. You can find it in the Cape Recife Nature Reserve. Not only does the centre rescue and rehabilitate, but it also informs and educates the public through their programs. If you\u2019re lucky you may be in P.E. when they release their rehabilitated penguins back into the wild.<br \/>\nTour our marine rehab and education centre and experience nature through sight, sound and touch<br \/>\nVisitors can experience the hospital and see the volunteers in action helping to save our environment, in particular the endangered African Penguin.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Fire up a braai with friends and family at Island Nature Reserve in the Seaview Dune Forest<\/h2>\n<p>This lovely coastal forest reserve is home to bush pigs, vervet monkeys and a wide variety of birds. It&#8217;s bout 25km from P.E. central, you can access it via the Seaview Road turn off along the national road. Besides picturesque picnic spots there are a number of trails of different lengths to walk or run or you can do the entire 16 km Bushbuck Hiking Trail. The picnic sites have fire places.<br \/>\nR30 entrance fee<br \/>\nOpen from 8am to 4:30pm during the week and until 4pm on the weekends.<br \/>\nLocation of start : -33\u00b0 59&#8242; 8.10&#8243; 25\u00b0 22&#8242; 12.41&#8243;<br \/>\nTrail distance : 16Km<br \/>\nCall : 041 378 1634<\/p>\n<h2>5. Visit the iconic lighthouse and do a guided walk in the beautiful Cape Recife Nature Reserve<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 42.2222222222% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJxMStiB4WQ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#cityofpe #CapeRecife #caperecifelighthouse #PortElizabeth #southafrica #thisissouthafrica #foreversouthafrica #instagram_sa #meetsouthafrica #vscosouthafrica #lighthouse<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by Johan (@jwjjohan) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-31T09:48:59+00:00\">Aug 31, 2016 at 2:48am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\nIbhayi Sunshine Passholders visiting the penguins at SAMREC also receive free admission into Cape Recife Nature Reserve and tours can be arranged. The reserve includes a lighthouse built in 1851 and a bird hide. Entrance permits are available from Pine Lodge Resort located at entrance to Cape Recife Nature Reserve. A weekly permit costs R32 per vehicle.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Celebrate the 67 years Mandela devoted to public life by following Route 67<\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the best open-air exhibits in the country. Urban design meets heritage and art. Explore interactive sculptures, walk alongside the significant terraced houses in Donkin Street and scale the 67 steps leading up the second largest flag in Africa. Start at the Campanile. Find out more here. http:\/\/www.nmbt.co.za\/listing\/route_67.html<\/p>\n<h2>7. Drink a milkshake from the Something Good Roadhouse<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-57157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/somethinggood.jpg\" alt=\"something good milkshake\" width=\"581\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"> Courtesy of at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/somethinggoodpe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Something Good Roadhouse<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This old-fashioned roadhouse has the best ice-cream laden milkshakes in town. This is a good place to park if you&#8217;re visiting Pollock beach and the boardwalk.<br \/>\nOpen everyday.<br \/>\nMarine Dr., Port Elizabeth<br \/>\nCall: +27 41 583 6986<\/p>\n<h2>8. Find second-hand books and antique treasures at Books &amp; Bygones and the Old Curiosity Shop<\/h2>\n<p>one of the best ways to remember a place is through the reminder of a second hand book. Lawrence Street has great antique offerings which make for a pleasant morning of browsing.<br \/>\n<strong>Books &amp; Bygones<\/strong><br \/>\n12 Lawrence St, Port Elizabeth<br \/>\nCall: +27 41 582 4375<br \/>\n<strong>Old Curiosity Shop<\/strong><br \/>\n8 Lawrence St, Port Elizabeth<br \/>\nCall: +27 41 586 4786<\/p>\n<h2>9. Nature meets city- hike through wild flowers on the Lower Guinea Fowl Trail in the Baakens Valley a stone&#8217;s throw from the CBD<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BMzFMQnDBlC\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fattracks Caring for the Baakens Valley #fattracksmtb #continentalsa #continentalmtb #baakensvalley<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Fattracks Mountain Bike Club (@fattracksmtb) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-14T16:59:36+00:00\">Nov 14, 2016 at 8:59am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\nTruly an example of wilderness within a city, for an easily accessible hike the Lower Guinea Fowl Trail is 7.5km long and can be accessed from the 3rd Avenue dip in Newton Park. Leguaans, dassies, lizards, tortoises and blue water lilies can be seen from this meander along the Baakens Valley flood plain. The trail isn&#8217;t circular so if you don&#8217;t want to double back then arrange for someone to collect your hiking group from the Settlers ark at Chelmsford Avenue entrance, off Target Kloof or at the main parking area just off How Avenue, Park Drive.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Indulge in the freshest sushi at Fushin Sushi<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mod\" data-md=\"1002\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi-s4C--p3RAhUDvY8KHf4OD1oQkCkIjwEoAjAP\">\n<div class=\"_eFb\">\n<div class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-dtype=\"d3adr\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi-s4C--p3RAhUDvY8KHf4OD1oQghwIkAEoADAP\"><span class=\"_Xbe\"><span class=\"goog-text-highlight\">This Richmond Hill spot is top of our restaurant bucket list. Winner of the Tripadvisor 2016 certificate of excellence, Fushin is an ever-popular crowd pleaser. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-dtype=\"d3adr\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi-s4C--p3RAhUDvY8KHf4OD1oQghwIkAEoADAP\"><span class=\"_Xbe\"><span class=\"goog-text-highlight\">Open everyday from midday to 10pm.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-dtype=\"d3adr\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi-s4C--p3RAhUDvY8KHf4OD1oQghwIkAEoADAP\"><span class=\"_Xbe\"><span class=\"goog-text-highlight\">5, Stanley on Bain, 15 Stanley St, Richmond Hill<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mod\" data-md=\"1006\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi-s4C--p3RAhUDvY8KHf4OD1oQkCkIkgEoAzAQ\">\n<div class=\"_eFb\">\n<div class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-dtype=\"d3ph\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi-s4C--p3RAhUDvY8KHf4OD1oQ8I0BCJMBKAAwEA\"><span class=\"_xdb\">Call: <\/span><span class=\"_Xbe _ZWk kno-fv\"><span data-dtype=\"d3ph\">+27 41 811 7874<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>11. Unplugged Backyard Hangout<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BC208_atalR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A photo posted by Unplugged Backyard Hangout (@ubh_live)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-03-12T14:40:44+00:00\">Mar 12, 2016 at 6:40am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\nLook out for events organised by P.E.&#8217;s most on the pulse musicians <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ubh2015\/\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\n3585 Lukwe Street, Kwazakhele, Port Elizabeth<br \/>\nCall: 084 342 9762<\/p>\n<h2>12. Hit up both the Valley Market and the Goodnight Market<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 33.2407407407% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BObsjGvjOgF\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December 3\/3<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by J. Smith (@millennialeyes) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-12-25T08:04:32+00:00\">Dec 25, 2016 at 12:04am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\nOne venue &#8211; two markets, meet P.E.&#8217;s equivalent to Joburg&#8217;s famous Neighbourgoods Market. If you happen to be in the Friendly City on the morning of the 1st Saturday of the month or the evening of the third Saturday you&#8217;re in for a treat. All the best of P.E.&#8217;s food artisanal food vendors are there to impress. Entrance is R20 and all proceeds go to charity.<\/p>\n<p>The next Valley Market will be held on the 7 January 2017 from 9am to 2pm.<br \/>\nThe next Goodnight Market will be held on the 19 January 2017 from 5pm to 9pm.<br \/>\nBoth take place at the Corner of Lower Valley Road and Union Street.<br \/>\nCall: +27 79 444 5666.<\/p>\n<h2>13. Pizza and live music at local favourite Bridgestreet Brewery<\/h2>\n<p>Check their Facebook page for live music events <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bridgestreetbrewerype\/\">here<\/a>. The springbok carpaccio and brie pizza is a winner.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mod\" data-md=\"1002\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi8zs79gZ7RAhVKtI8KHSIHCTMQkCkIjAEoAjAP\">\n<div class=\"_eFb\">\n<div class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-dtype=\"d3adr\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi8zs79gZ7RAhVKtI8KHSIHCTMQghwIjQEoADAP\"><span class=\"_Xbe\">Open Monday to Sunday from 11am &#8217;til late.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-dtype=\"d3adr\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi8zs79gZ7RAhVKtI8KHSIHCTMQghwIjQEoADAP\"><span class=\"_Xbe\">1 Bridge St, Port Elizabeth<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mod\" data-md=\"1006\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi8zs79gZ7RAhVKtI8KHSIHCTMQkCkIjwEoAzAQ\">\n<div class=\"_eFb\">\n<div class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-dtype=\"d3ph\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi8zs79gZ7RAhVKtI8KHSIHCTMQ8I0BCJABKAAwEA\"><span class=\"_xdb\">Call: <\/span><span class=\"_Xbe _ZWk kno-fv\"><span data-dtype=\"d3ph\">+27 41 581 0361<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>14. Donkin Heritage Trail<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/_hRAiTJ_0t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit to the #donkin #donkinreserve never gets old #lighthouse #pyramid #PE #donkinheritagetrail #route67<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by Faye Turner (@fairyfaye00) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2015-12-20T16:08:25+00:00\">Dec 20, 2015 at 8:08am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\nHistory buffs will love the the 5km Donkin Heritage Trail which links 51 places of historical interest in the old Hill area of Central Port Elizabeth.<\/p>\n<h2>15. Coffee and cake at the original Vovo Telo<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.4537037037% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BMQ-tLwApvG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">At Vovo Telo our flay whites are a way of life. Join us for a flat white &amp; a slice of freshly baked cake.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by vovotelobakery (@vovotelobakery) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-01T11:08:45+00:00\">Nov 1, 2016 at 4:08am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\nGo to the source of the Vovo Telo empire for the freshest bread and coffee around. To quote their origin story when they first began making their famous bread &#8220;fresh aromas would drift down Raleigh Street through the morning air, and people would come to investigate, watching us at work.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"mod\" data-md=\"1002\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwjjvvWQ_J3RAhVKQY8KHcj5AU0QkCkIigEoAjAP\">\n<div class=\"_eFb\">\n<div class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-dtype=\"d3adr\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwjjvvWQ_J3RAhVKQY8KHcj5AU0QghwIiwEoADAP\"><span class=\"_Xbe\">Raleigh St, Port Elizabeth<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mod\" data-md=\"1006\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwjjvvWQ_J3RAhVKQY8KHcj5AU0QkCkIjQEoAzAQ\">\n<div class=\"_eFb\">\n<div class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-dtype=\"d3ph\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwjjvvWQ_J3RAhVKQY8KHcj5AU0Q8I0BCI4BKAAwEA\"><span class=\"_Xbe _ZWk kno-fv\"><span data-dtype=\"d3ph\">Call: +27 41 585 5606<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>16. Mella\u2019s Dim Sum &amp; Noodles Bar<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNgncDghdvc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Confit Duck, Spring onion &amp; Hoi-sin sauce Potstickers freshly folded #comeandgetit #fresh #duckpots #mellasdimsum #fingerlicking #potstickers #dimsum #foodporn #instaeatspe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by Mellas Dim-Sum &amp; Noodle Bar (@mellasdimsum) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-12-02T09:24:41+00:00\">Dec 2, 2016 at 1:24am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"mod\" data-md=\"1002\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiXoue8-53RAhXFq48KHS1yBqEQkCkIkQEoAjAV\">\n<div class=\"_eFb\">\n<div class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-dtype=\"d3adr\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiXoue8-53RAhXFq48KHS1yBqEQghwIkgEoADAV\"><span class=\"_Xbe\"><span class=\"goog-text-highlight\">Open for dinner on Mondays, dinner and lunch every other day and closed on Sundays.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-dtype=\"d3adr\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiXoue8-53RAhXFq48KHS1yBqEQghwIkgEoADAV\"><span class=\"_Xbe\"><span class=\"goog-text-highlight\">15 Bain St, Port Elizabeth,<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mod\" data-md=\"1006\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiXoue8-53RAhXFq48KHS1yBqEQkCkIlAEoAzAW\">\n<div class=\"_eFb\">\n<div class=\"_mr kno-fb-ctx\" data-dtype=\"d3ph\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiXoue8-53RAhXFq48KHS1yBqEQ8I0BCJUBKAAwFg\"><span class=\"_xdb\">Call: <\/span><span class=\"_Xbe _ZWk kno-fv\"><span data-dtype=\"d3ph\">+27 41 582 2736<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>17. Take a family\/friends surf lesson at King&#8217;s Beach<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNIB130Au-Y\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We not calling ourselves pros, but hey we did it! #Surfing #ShotLeft #ShareTheBay #NelsonMandelaBay #OceanSideSurfStore<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Africa Travel Market (@africantravelmarket) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-22T20:14:23+00:00\">Nov 22, 2016 at 12:14pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\nSurf&#8217;s up- use your 5-in-1 NMB pass to book a surf lesson at Oceanside Surf Store. The great thing about surfing in P.E. is that it is always loads warmer than Western Cape waters and if you go in winter you&#8217;ll have your wetsuit and sunshine for company.<\/p>\n<h2>18. Thunzi Bush Lodge picnic<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/gdDTahFBIb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#thunzi#beauty#tranquil#nofilter#picoftheday#instabeauty#nature#relaxation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by Thunzi Bush Lodge (@thunzibushlodge) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2013-11-08T12:38:28+00:00\">Nov 8, 2013 at 4:38am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\nSpend a sublime afternoon in the bush veld keeping your eye out for their signature bird the Kynsna Turaco. You qualify for a free picnic with the NMB pass valued at R175!<\/p>\n<h2>19. Buy an ice-cream and take a stroll along the boardwalk to magnificent Shark\u2019s Rock Pier<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 37.4537037037% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNY46HZgWlL\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">??? @rendani_ma<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by M P H O (@mpho_havhi) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-29T09:23:25+00:00\">Nov 29, 2016 at 1:23am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\nIce-cream and a walk by the seaside, what could be better? Shark\u2019s Rock Pier is 137 metres long and was originally built to prevent sand erosion before becoming a picturesque attraction. Surprisingly there is some good scuba diving to be had at its base particular for beginners, plus take in spectacular views of Humewood and Summerstrand beaches from the pier.<\/p>\n<h2>20. Take in the magnificent architecture on Govan Mbeki Avenue<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJ_DUo1AfaF\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#portelizabeth#loveportelizabeth#mycity#myportelizabeth#town#govanmbekiavenue#buildings<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by Leigh Ward Kriel South Africa (@leighkriel) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-09-05T18:59:59+00:00\">Sep 5, 2016 at 11:59am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BHIPisDgGo_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#buildings#portelizabeth#portelizabethsouthafrica#easterncape#mycityportelizabeth#govanmbekiavenue#loveportelizabeth#heritage<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Leigh Ward Kriel South Africa (@leighkriel) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-06-26T19:05:44+00:00\">Jun 26, 2016 at 12:05pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>21. Collect your free mini angora goat at Mohair South Africa<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNJrehVgZGc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A quick stop at #MohairSouthAfrica #ShotLeft #ShareTheBay #NelsonMandelaBay<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by Africa Travel Market (@africantravelmarket) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-11-23T11:37:26+00:00\">Nov 23, 2016 at 3:37am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><br \/>\nThe Karoo produces the bulk of the world&#8217;s mohair production. Collect your adorable free mini angora goat at the Mohair South Africa boutique if you have the Nelson Mandela Bay Pass.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Friendly City is much more than a thriving hub for industry. Often overlooked this beachside city has blue flag beaches, a substantial art and food scene and is well regarded as an international destination for sport- Nelson Mandela Bay is proud to be hosting the Iron Man World Championships in 2018. 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