Wanted - 400 lovers of traditional sheep's head (smiley) to tuck into a meal at the same time in order to set a world record at the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees. The festival hosted its first "Skaapkop Langtafel" in 2013 with 115 diners, and it was such a success that the organisers decided that the Sundays River Valley has what it takes to set a world record on Sunday, June 29, according to Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees director Jenni Honsbein. "We found that the sheep's head is a truly … [Read more...] about Invite to Kahn: Join us at the Skaapkop langtafel
Tourism
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Named after South Africa's most famous global icon, the Nelson Mandela Bay area includes the region linking Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, Despatch and Colchester; the towns, cities and outlying rural areas in this part of the scenic Eastern Cape Province, well known as the gateway to the Garden Route. Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism is evolving the historical and emotional importance of the region through an innovative new destination marketing strategy with a renewed focus on digital … [Read more...] about Blog your way to freedom prize
December 2013 SA tourism stats
Nearly one million tourists visited South Africa in December 2013, with most of the tourists coming from the SADC region, said Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Tuesday. "A total of 937 792 tourists visited South Africa during December 2013, making it the highest ever recorded number of tourists in the country in any one month. "This was an increase of 7.6% from the 871 774 tourists recorded in December 2012," said Stats SA. Statistician-General Pali Lehohla presented the findings … [Read more...] about December 2013 SA tourism stats
The Remarkable Zwartkops Mineral Baths Sanatorium
Not many people are aware that off of the Grahamstown Road towards Swartkops in the region of Algorax, the Fish water Flats and Railway Depot a luxury spa (sanatorium) existed between the years 1914 and 1964 until it was sold to developers. The mineral spring was discovered in 1906 by a private syndicate that was boring for oil and, at a depth of 3 600 feet struck water that rose under pressure to several feet above the surface and a quarter of million gallons of water at a temperature of … [Read more...] about The Remarkable Zwartkops Mineral Baths Sanatorium
Nelson Mandela Bay Scores Cricket Fixtures
Nelson Mandela Bay is alive with cricket fever after it was revealed that Axxess St George's Park will regain the Boxing Day Test in 2014. Proteas Captain, Graeme Smith, shared the news at the post-match presentation following the Proteas sensational victory against Australia in Port Elizabeth. The Boxing Day Test will be the first for Axxess St George's since 2007 when it hosted West Indies in a match that the visitors won. The West Indies will play three Tests, two T20's, and five One-Day … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Scores Cricket Fixtures
Kings Beach Belfie spot
The MBDA recently installed a new art piece at Kings Beach as an extension of the famous Route 67. The artwork titled "The Photo Opportunity" by Artist Mary Duker comprises a larger than life deck chair, installed into a reflective stainless steel 'picture' frame, and set against a grassy embankment. Editor: Except that THIS Belfie is short for Beach Selfie and not that other Kardashian pose that got hubby Kanye West hot under the collar. The leader of the project and artist Mary Duker … [Read more...] about Kings Beach Belfie spot
Reasons to feel proud of Port Elizabeth
Sometimes when living in a wonderful city the residents fail to see the beauty and advantages. Despite the gloom and doom talk centered mainly around the political kindergarten there are many positive things happening outside of the political space. On the business side there are many companies waiting for budget approval for capex spend in excess of R300 million each. I discovered that PE is a gateway for an immense number of foreign tourists on their way to our game parks - especially … [Read more...] about Reasons to feel proud of Port Elizabeth
Stunning images from Spekboom Tented Rest Camp
MyPE was recently part of a group of lucky bloggers and publishers (list here) to experience the four beautiful parks that make up the South African National Parks' (SANParks) Frontier Region. Our first activity on the first day was a guided horse trail in the Zuurberg with 2008 Umzi Wethu graduate, Melikhaya. Now my experience with horses has been confined to watching the apprentice Longhair ride for years and rushing her to hospital whenever she fell off - not quite the qualification one is … [Read more...] about Stunning images from Spekboom Tented Rest Camp
Cheetah Tracking
The Mountain Zebra National Park hosts two sets of feline predators - a pair of lions and cheetahs. The adult cheetahs have tracking and research collars on which facilitate rangers tracking these magnificent animals. AT 8:00 am on Wednesday morning, 5 February 2014, we went out with Charl who took us towards the main gate of the Mountain Zebra National Park into the area inhabited by two of the females. The resident male travels betweeen the female groups, one of which has cubs so she is … [Read more...] about Cheetah Tracking
Karoo National Park
MyPE is off exploring four East Cape Game Parks, courtesy of Sanparks. Today, 6 February 2014, we are going to explore the Karoo National Park and: Go on a self-drive and visit the Interpretive Centre Stop for lunch Visit the bird hide, walk trails in Rest Camp and go on a Fossil Trail After supper we are off on a night drive An early morning hike before breakfast and return to Port Elizabeth on 7 February. CLICK HERE to see our daily itinerary as we explore Game Reserves in … [Read more...] about Karoo National Park
Rare images of the elusive Addo Hyena
On our first two days touring Sanparks products within easy driving distance from Port Elizabeth we slept in the Spekboom tented camp in the middle of the Addo Elephant National Park, saw hyena (a big bonus) along with the normal suspects and slept in the luxury self catering chalets of the Mountain Zebra National Park after seeing Bushmen paintings. I was also most impressed to meet up with young Melikhaya who took us on a guided horse riding trail in the Zuurberg Mountains - as he tells me … [Read more...] about Rare images of the elusive Addo Hyena
Camdeboo National Park
MyPE is off exploring four East Cape Game Parks, courtesy of Sanparks. Today, 5 February 2014, we are going to explore the Camdeboo National Park and: Go on a self-drive through the Park Watch the sun set at the Valley of Desolation Sleep in the Lakeview Tented Camp After breakfast we will leave for the Karoo National Park CLICK HERE to see our daily itinerary as we explore Game Reserves in the Eastern Cape. … [Read more...] about Camdeboo National Park
Mountain Zebra National Park
MyPE is off exploring four East Cape Game Parks, courtesy of Sanparks. Today, 4 February 2014, we are going to explore the Mountain Zebra National Park and: See Bushman paintings Have lunch and Supper Go Cheetah tracking and then leave for the Camdeoo National Park CLICK HERE to see our daily itinerary as we explore Game Reserves in the Eastern Cape. … [Read more...] about Mountain Zebra National Park
Addo Elephant National Park
MyPE is off exploring four East Cape Game Parks, courtesy of Sanparks. Today, 3 February 2014, we are going to explore the Addo National Park and: Make the Apprentice Longhair jealous and go on a horse trail Have brunch at the Addo Restaurant Visit the Interpretive Centre, underground hide, bird hide and do some waterhole viewing Go on a game drive Have lunch at the Addo Restaurant Explore and relax on the PPC Discovery Trail and in the swimming pool Organize take away supper … [Read more...] about Addo Elephant National Park
Exploring Great Eastern Cape Game Parks
This week (3 to 7 February 2014) I am off exploring the following parks: Addo Elephant National Park Mountain Zebra National Park Camdeboo National Park Karoo National Park All courtesy of Sanparks and we will be coming back with some great images, video and memories - all to show tourists just how we live in Africa and more importantly what great game reserves we have within stabbing distance of Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape. CLICK HERE to see our daily itinerary as we … [Read more...] about Exploring Great Eastern Cape Game Parks
