Nelson Mandela Bay
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Nelson Mandela Bay – uniting Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch.
Just as Nelson Mandela brought freedom to South Africa, Nelson Mandela Bay is a destination that gives freedom to choose from an array of world class offerings.
Situated on the South-Eastern coastline of South Africa, Nelson Mandela Bay boasts 40km of magnificent golden beaches washed by the Indian Ocean. With its perfect combination of warm water, breathtaking seashore and protected beaches, it is a holiday destination which is confirmed by the many visitors to the Metro.
Nelson Mandela Bay was named after South Africa’s former President, humanitarian and icon to the world, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, as Madiba was born and spent his formative years in this province.
A popular destination in its own right, Nelson Mandela Bay’s well-equipped international airport, harbour and port link it with other national and international destinations, while its national roads allow easy access to the Western Region of the Eastern Cape, including the Sunshine Coast, Frontier Country, Sundays River Valley, Kouga /Tsitsikamma / Garden Route as well as the Karoo Heartland Routes.
Nelson Mandela Bay is known for its many hours of sunshine, superb weather conditions, temperate climate and sea breezes. In addition, Nelson Mandela Bay offers a wide selection of attractions. These include arts, culture, historic heritage, sports, adventure, entertainment, shopping, wildlife, nature and water sports.
Approximately 1.5 million people inhabit the Metro, making it South Africa's fifth largest city in terms of population and the second largest in terms of area. The predominant languages are English, Afrikaans and Xhosa. Furthermore, the Metro is a vital centre for the automobile industry and is essentially a transport nucleus.
Port Elizabeth combines the best of all worlds – the economic opportunities and benefits of a large city with its inhabitants’ genuine, warm hospitality. This combination of balmy weather plus the range of entertainment options for locals and visitors, account for this coastal city’s increasing popularity.
