Featured Destination: Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth is one of South Africa’s most treasured destinations. Many visitors feel that their trip to South Africa is not complete without a visit to this charming city. And, just about an hour away is one of South Africa’s most fascinating natural attractions, The Addo Elephant Park. The park was established in 1931 to protect just 11 elephants that remained in the area. Since then The Addo Elephant National Park has grown to become a world-renowned mega natural park. Elephant numbers have grown to over 450, making this one of the densest elephant populations on earth. Not only does the park serve as a habitat for the elephants, it’s also home to cape buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino, meaning it is one of the easiest parks where a visitor to the area can see view the Big Five.  Plus, there is the opportunity to see South Africa’s great white sharks and whales in the marine section of the park, making a visit to Addo a unique wildlife experience when you are fortunate to see Africa’s Big Seven.