Africa Adventure

It’s justifiably called the Windy City or the Friendly City or plain old PE for short but, whatever you call it; Port Elizabeth is a gem of a holiday destination. Despite its reputation as East London’s less attractive sibling, PE is a holiday-maker’s paradise, from sunny beaches and game parks to oceanariums and museums of cultural and historic significance.

Bayworld Complex is a mish-mash of natural and historical attractions. Comprised of the Port Elizabeth Museum, an oceanarium and a snake park, Bayworld is a great family-friendly destination.

The museum contains a number of noteworthy exhibits, such as the Dinosaur Hall, which traces the development of life starting 300 million years ago. Displays include rocks, fossils and life-size models of prehistoric creatures like the Algoasaurus, a local dinosaur. In the Marine Hall, the skeleton of a southern right whale is suspended from the ceiling while a shark display tries to dispel the myths surrounding these much maligned creatures. Curiosity Corner displays everything from medieval armour and unusual musical instruments to human and animal anatomical models. There are also the Maritime History and Costume Halls, as well as the Xhosa Gallery and the First People of the Bay Exhibit.