Explore Port Alfred
Port Alfred lies on Route 72 between Port Elizabeth and East London. It is known fondly as the ‘heart of the sunshine coast’. Port Alfred has stretches of sandy beach and lies on the banks of the Kowie River. It is now an active commercial and residential town, and has retained most of it,s English fishing village feel.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X02XAvyPI-Q
Language Spoken
South Africa has 11 official languages, but English is understood in all 9 provinces.
Currency & Time Zone
South African Rand (ZAR)
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for 2 at a local seafood restaurant would be around R350. At a more exclusive restaurant, it would be around R600-R800 for a three-course mealDrinks
Local beers cost around R30 and craft beers are up to R120.
Transportation
Taxis
There is no public transport available and the best way to get around are metered taxis. The have a basic fee of R7 and R11 for every kilometer thereafter.General Transport
You can hire a small hatchback car at around R270 per day including insurance.Things to do in Port Alfred
Wharf Street; The Courtyard; The restaurant (and the lack of swimming) at West Beach; Cruising the Kowie River; Postmaster’s Village; Bathurst; Waters Meeting Nature Reserve.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Yellow Fever
- Cholera
- Rabies
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- First Aid Kit
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Hand sanitizer
- Power Bank
- Hiking boots
- Umbrella
- Water bottle
- Fishing gear
- Handsanitizer
Passports & Visa Information
No visa or passport is required for a South African Citizen when travelling in your own country.