The 366ha Nature Reserve was proclaimed in 1973. The reserve is also regarded as one of the best birdwatching venues around Port Elizabeth.

Area: Summerstrand, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

The 6000ha Kamala Reserve is home to large herds of Giraffe, Letchwe, Nyala, Eland, Gemsbok, Zebra, Kudu, Waterbuck, Bontebok, Black Springbok, etc. It is a nature lover's paradise with an amazing abundance of animal and bird life.

Number: +27 (083) 235 9927

Area: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

400ha, Magnificently situated on the edge of the Van Stadens River gorge. Indigenous wild flowers Picnic sites.

Number: +27 (041) 956 0155

Area: Cape road, Uitenhage Farms, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Offers attractive seascapes, landscapes and, depending on the season, some remarkable displays of dune vegetation and wild flowers.

Area: Sardinia Bay road, Schoenmakerskop, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

This reserve, which is not open to the public, was established as a breeding ground for the jackass penguin, now recognised as an endangered species.

Area: St Croix Island, Eastern Cape, South Africa

More that 300 plant and 50 bird species occur. Four nature trails. Overnight facilities at the Springs Pleasure Resort. Elandsriver Mountain Route Gravel road to the highest point near Cockscomb Mountain.

Number: +27 (041) 994 1111

Area: Kariega, Eastern Cape, South Africa