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South African Air Force Museum

The South African Air Force Museum or SAAF Museum has three branches in different locations. The Port Elizabeth South African Air Force Museum is located at Forest Hill Drive, Southdene, on the southern side of the city’s airport. It is home to exhibits that are related to history and memorabilia of the South African Air Force. The Port Elizabeth museum has nine aircraft. These include helicopters, such as the Aerospatiale Alouette, Westland Wasp and III, and Aerospatiale Puma. Also on display are a jet fighter and trainer aircraft, such as the North American Harvard, Atlas Impala, de Havilland Vampire, Mirage F1, Supermarine Spitfire, Jorg IV Skimmerfoil craft, and more. The Airspeed Oxford, which is also one of the oldest jet fighters in South Africa, is also found here with plans for its restoration. There is restoration work also underway in the World War II hangar.The SAAF Museum of Port Elizabeth has exhibits of models, photographs, and many other aircraft memorabilia. Besides, there is also a flight simulator dedicated and modeled to the SAAF Buccaneer 415 that disappeared in 1969 in a training exercise. One can have a real-life experience in this simulator that can be booked in advance. Read More

The South End Museum is no ordinary museum. It stands for the diversity of the people of the South End suburb in Port Elizabeth. Located on the corner of Humewood Road and Walmer Boulevard in South End, this museum displays photographs of and life of the people of the area before the 1970 Apartheid government. South End was a peaceful, harmonious community that comprised a mix of people. However, under the Groups Areas Act enacted by the apartheid government homes of different racial groups were relocated and segregated. Some of the displays in the museum include a map that shows the places that the families were relocated to. There are photographs and information on the atrocities carried out on the basis of racial discrimination. The museum tour starts with an introductory video that has conversations with witnesses. Displays also include memorabilia that is donated by those who lived in South End. The museum remembers the inclusive past and has records of the history that unfolded after the passage of the act. The South End Museum was inaugurated on Human Rights Day in 2001 and is a poignant reminder of the history that generations to come must learn from. Read More

The Campanile is a historical landmark and a memorial built to commemorate the landing of the settlers in 1820. It is situated outside the Strand Street railway station in Port Elizabeth. It is a 50-metre tall architectural wonder that offers a stunning view of the surrounding city and harbour. It is part of route 67, which begins at The Campanile and includes all sorts of historical, creative and cultural attractions. The tower also contains one of the largest carillons of bells in the country, along with a chiming clock inside the observatory room. Not only do the bells chime beautifully to indicate the time, but they also light up to indicate which specific bell is chiming. They are also inscribed with dedications to icons in South African history. Various art galleries and exhibitions on South Africa’s past are also located in the Campanile. You can get to the top by taking the stairs and the lift with its harbour viewing window. Read More

One of the oldest natural reserves of South Africa, the Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve is located 40km west of Port Elizabeth. The 500-hectare floral paradise is best known for its varied and unique plants. There are several trails and gravel roads within the reserve making it suitable for hiking, mountain biking, cycling, and driving. Some of the trails that are perfect for beginners are the Fynbos Ramble, the Nymph Trail, and the 3 Dam Trail. There are forest walks and the river walk along a tributary of the Van Stadens River. The Link Trail offers beautiful scenic views of the gorge as it crosses the Van Stadens Bridge. For experienced hikers, the Van Stadens hike starting from the Flower House inside the reserve is an 11km hike that covers most of the other trails. For those who want to bike, cycle or drive, there are different arrangements and routes that can be taken with family or individually. To take a look at some of the oldest trees of the reserve, visit the arboretum. Here the trees have been named and tagged. There are seating areas here to enjoy the peace and watch some wonderful birds. Similarly, for bird-lovers, the Bird Hide is the perfect place to sight some out of 170 bird species found here. Besides, there are many picnic and viewing spots available inside the reserve. Some of the animals and birds that can be spotted in the reserve are bucks, frogs, the Cape dwarf chameleon, etc. Also, since the main focus of the reserve is to protect the natural and unique vegetation of the region, there are many indigenous plants found here. Some of the notable plants and flora include fynbos, species of orchids, proteas, cycads, etc. Read More