The Real City Tour
Discover the essence of Africa... Daily Departures
The Shebeen Tour
Come share real African hospitality... Daily Departures
Situated in Port Elizabeth, Calabash Tours specializes in the city and it's surrounds, as well as revealing the amazing diversity of the Eastern Cape. This relatively undiscovered, malaria-free province offers breathtaking natural beauty and excellent game viewing. This is the home to the Xhosa nation and, as such, the area is steeped in African history and culture with it's intoxicating combination of cosmopolitan and rural life.
Calabash Tours iteneraries offer a strong personal component that unlocks the many facets of the Eastern Cape. A visit to the "friendly city" with it's sun-drenched beaches, rolling hills, and incredible urban culture is the start of an unforgettable journey.....
The Real City Tour
Departure Daily 10am - duration three and a half hours.
"if you do one thing in PE, make sure it is a township tour...This(Real City) Tour is strictly cringe free. It will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about South Africa; past and present"
London Sunday Times
Discover the real essence of South africa by taking an unforgettable 'roller coaster' ride tour that reveals the ineescapable contrast between social deprivation, but at the same time highlights the inspirational stories and successes of the present.
The tour covers a distance of around 70km, and exposes the diversity of people from all walks of life, not only those in desperately poor areas, but also the middle class and elite suburbs within a thriving community - interspersed with monuments to remember the struggle, and colourful and high activity trading markets....
On this tour you will:
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The Shebeen Tour
Departures Daily 4pm - Duration 3-4 hours
This version of the "local" is at the vibrant heart of social life in every township.
Shebeens were previously the illegal drinking houses or inns particular to South Africa and found within the township communities
Calabash Tours will take you on an unforgettable journey to experience the diversity otf the townships, before relaxing at one of our carefully selected Shebeens for drinks and dinner. Enjoy the unbeatable hospitality of our African hosts and absorb the convivial community atmosphere with the locals.
Most tourist accommodationis found in areas of the city where there is little opportunity to mingle with the ordinary South African. our guides are in constant contact with our local taverners and as a result are able to select the best venues for local entertainment and hospitality.
Shebeen tours have proven overwhelmingly popular as an opportunity for visitors to participate in ordinary life. In a city with a reputation for it's friendliness, the experience is made all the more rewarding.
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Addo Elephant Park - Other Game Experiences
The Eastern Cape is known for it's excellent game viewing - boasting the Big 5 in their natural habitat. Addo offers South Africa's best viewing of elephant!
Addo Elephant National Park is situated 72km by road from Port Elizabeth. Established in 1931 to save 11 Elephants on the brink of extinction, and now home to more than 350 of them, 280 Cape Buffalo, black Rhino, a range of Antelope species, as well as the rare flightless dung Beetle, Addo Elephant Elephant Park is a perfect destination for the adventurous outdoor and nature lover.
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We will also tailormake a specific game experince should you wish to experience one of the many available in the Eastern Cape....
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