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Things to see in Port Alfred (South Africa): 13 places and when to go
Port Alfred is a town in South Africa, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Nature (8), Wildlife (5), Museums and art (2). The best known are Kap River Nature Reserve, Waters Meeting Nature Reserve and Dias Cross Memorial. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Africa · -33.5995, 26.88
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (8) · Wildlife (5) · Museums and art (2) · History (1) · Beaches (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- PLZ Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 125 km as the crow flies
What to see in Port Alfred
The places in and around Port Alfred, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Kap River Nature ReserveRiverine nature reserve in the Eastern Cape23 km
- Waters Meeting Nature ReserveForest nature reserve in the Eastern Cape19 km
- Dias Cross MemorialMemorial at Kwaaihoek, Eastern Cape27 km
- East BeachBeach2.0 km
- Great Fish Point LighthouseLighthouse in South Africa23 km
- Ghio Wetland Nature ReserveWetland nature reserve in the Eastern Cape28 km
- Great Fish River Mouth Wetland Nature ReserveWetland nature reserve in the Eastern Cape25 km
- Sharks BayBay in Eastern Cape, South Africa1.6 km
- SoutvleibaaiBay in Eastern Cape, South Africa2.1 km
- Terry Fitzgerald Private Nature ReserveProtected area9.1 km
- Waterloo BayBay in Eastern Cape, South Africa30 km
- Bathurst Agricultural MuseumMuseum12 km
- Richard Pullen's Studio & GalleryGallery11 km
When to go to Port Alfred
The best time to visit Port Alfred is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:00
- FebBest time13:12
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:09
- MayPossible10:16
- JunPossible9:47
- JulPossible9:59
- AugPossible10:45
- SepPossible11:48
- OctBest time12:52
- NovBest time13:47
- DecBest time14:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 47. In January, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Port Alfred
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)), 125 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Makhanda, South Africa9 places47 km
- East London, South Africa17 places116 km
- Gqeberha20 places126 km
- Uitenhage5 places139 km
- Queenstown, South Africa6 places189 km
- Graaff-Reinet19 places262 km
And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Port Alfred?
The best known: Kap River Nature Reserve, Waters Meeting Nature Reserve, Dias Cross Memorial, East Beach, Great Fish Point Lighthouse. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Port Alfred?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 13 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 47.
How do you get to Port Alfred?
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 125 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Port Alfred as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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