Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism

Why Choose Our Destination?

Nelson Mandela Bay, an excellent value-for-money-family-fun-in-the-sun-holiday destination, named after Nelson Mandela - humanitarian, freedom fighter and world icon of peace - is located 763 km east of Cape Town, is regarded as the "official" gateway to the scenic Eastern Cape Province and the world renowned Garden Route and is sometimes referred to (by the people who know her best) as the "friendly city" or the "water sport capital of Africa" Nelson Mandela Bay is a magical slice of Africa which offers a wealth of leisure opportunities, including "Big Five" game, viewed up close in a malaria-free environment, but more than this, it is an area devoted to "stress-free conferencing". Nelson Mandela Bay is the main gateway to the region and is the country's fifth largest city and is currently buzzing with business visitors, investors and conference goers, exploring the new entrepreneurial opportunities created within the metro. The Metro is equidistant to all major South African Cities, offers endless stretches of magnificent beaches, provide a safe and welcoming environment with warm hospitality.