NMBT Blog http://blog.nmbt.co.za Blog en Copyright 2026 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Winter Indoor Adventure for the family! http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/winter-indoor-adventure-for-the-family http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/winter-indoor-adventure-for-the-family Escape the winter chill and banish boredom during the school holidays with a whirlwind of indoor adventures in Nelson Mandela Bay! Embrace the excitement as families come together to explore a realm of thrilling activities that promise endless fun for all ages.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Embrace New Adventures: A Warm Welcome to Tourism in the New Year http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/embrace-new-adventures-a-warm-welcome-to-tourism-in-the-new-year http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/embrace-new-adventures-a-warm-welcome-to-tourism-in-the-new-year 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Come explore Gqeberha’s best beaches http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/come-explore-gqeberhas-best-beaches http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/come-explore-gqeberhas-best-beaches 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 5 Reasons to visit the “Friendly City” this summer holiday http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/5-reasons-to-come-to-nelson-mandela-bay-this-summer-holiday http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/5-reasons-to-come-to-nelson-mandela-bay-this-summer-holiday Visit the Friendly City, Nelson Mandela Bay, this summer for its stunning beaches, abundant wildlife, city and a rich historical heritage. Enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, from hiking to water sports, amidst the city’s natural beauty. Immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture through arts, music, and diverse culinary experiences.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Hiking Trails in Nelson Mandela Bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/hiking-trails-in-nelson-mandela-bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/hiking-trails-in-nelson-mandela-bay Nelson Mandela Bay has firmly established itself as a premier sports tourism destination and with events like Ironman and The Herald Continental Cycle Tour taking place annually, the city has become synonymous with outdoor activities.

Nature lovers have an array of hiking trails to choose from, whether it be mild family-fun hiking trails along the Baakens River or more steep climbs that lead to magical rock drawings and mountain tops looking out as far as Jeffreys Bay. There are a variety of hiking trails throughout the city that offer views of art, wildlife and different vegetation and they are of different difficulty levels.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 10 Nelson Mandela Bay guided tour options to try out http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/10-nelson-mandela-bay-guided-tour-options-to-try-out http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/10-nelson-mandela-bay-guided-tour-options-to-try-out A guided tour of Nelson Mandela Bay might just be the “sho’t left” you were looking for. The city is alive with history, scenery and hidden gems and sometimes you just need the right person to point it out to you.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Beach to bush: Experiences within a 50 km radius of Port Elizabeth http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/beach-to-bush-experiences-within-a-50-km-radius-of-port-elizabeth http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/beach-to-bush-experiences-within-a-50-km-radius-of-port-elizabeth You never have to drive far to find adventure and a slice of nature’s tranquility; whether you are visiting Nelson Mandela Bay for the first time, live in the city of Port Elizabeth, or the towns of Uitenhage or Despatch, your next escape is within reach, just around the corner.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 10 iconic spots to take #sharethebay Instapics http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/10-iconic-spots-to-take-sharethebay-instapics http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/10-iconic-spots-to-take-sharethebay-instapics We asked local Instagrammers to share their favourite spots to #sharethebay and the results were as diverse and fun as the city itself.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Finding Mindfulness in Nelson Mandela Bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/finding-mindfulness-in-nelson-mandela-bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/finding-mindfulness-in-nelson-mandela-bay Want to practice mindfulness and wondering where you can find some zen in Port Elizabeth and the greater Nelson Mandela Bay? Breathe in. Breathe out. We got you sorted.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 10 Nelson Mandela Bay Markets worth visiting http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/10-nelson-mandela-bay-markets-worth-visiting http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/10-nelson-mandela-bay-markets-worth-visiting Markets are becoming increasingly popular in Nelson Mandela Bay with more and more people finding value in buying local. We have compiled a list of the better-known markets covering various niches, tastes, and products, so mark your calendar. Markets are becoming increasingly popular in Nelson Mandela Bay with more and more people finding value in buying local. We have compiled a list of the better-known markets covering various niches, tastes, and products, so mark your calendar.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 10 of Port Elizabeth’s TRENDIEST Coffee Shops http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/10-of-port-elizabeths-trendiest-coffee-shops http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/10-of-port-elizabeths-trendiest-coffee-shops The coffee culture in Port Elizabeth is booming, new cafes and restaurants are making their appearances, older ones are changing things up and the Bay’s caffeine addicts are starting to know their Robusta from their Arabica, their flat whites from their cappuccinos and their blends from their single origins.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 3 Local Entrepreneurs from the Bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/3-local-entrepreneurs-from-the-bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/3-local-entrepreneurs-from-the-bay Running a successful business and being your own boss requires a lot of hard work, and while you have to deal with your fair share of obstacles, the upside for most entrepreneurs is that they get to do what they are passionate about. We checked in with local entrepreneurs from Nelson Mandela Bay and ask them how they got started, what challenges they face, what advice they have for aspiring entrepreneurs and also where they go in the Bay to unwind and relax after a long week of being their own boss

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Question for Emo anyone? http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/question-for-emo-anyone http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/question-for-emo-anyone After 30 years in the music industry, entertainer Emo Adams is finally opening up about his life in a new show called ‘Intimate with
Emo’ and the audience will run the how this time.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 A 48-Hour Itinerary for Out-of-Towners http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/a-48-hour-itinerary-for-out-of-towners http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/a-48-hour-itinerary-for-out-of-towners If you had 48 hours to show out-of-towners the best of your backyard where would you take them in Nelson Mandela Bay? Would you encourage them to throw their cozzies in a suitcase and take them to one of the Bay’s Blue Flag beaches? Or maybe you’d share your favourite restaurants and coffee hang outs, take them to a market or introduce your visitors to our natural landscapes?

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 The Kindred Kitchen – Nelson Mandela Bay’s First Plant Based Restaurant http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/the-kindred-kitchen-nelson-mandela-bays-first-plant-based-restaurant http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/the-kindred-kitchen-nelson-mandela-bays-first-plant-based-restaurant The Kindred Kitchen is the first plant based eatery to establish itself in the Bay and after paying them a visit you’ll understand exactly why the people of Nelson Mandela Bay are singing its praises.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Explore these 5 Mountain Biking Trails in the Bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/explore-these-5-mountain-biking-trails-in-the-bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/explore-these-5-mountain-biking-trails-in-the-bay Nelson Mandela Bay offers unlimited opportunities for adventure and mountain biking is a growing phenomenon; whether you are young and still rocking those training wheels or slightly older and turning your four wheels in for two leg-powered ones, mountain biking is a sport that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 7 Wanderlust-Inducing Videos of Nelson Mandela Bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/7-wanderlust-inducing-videos-of-nelson-mandela-bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/7-wanderlust-inducing-videos-of-nelson-mandela-bay Visitors and locals to Nelson Mandela Bay often share their experiences on social media by using the hashtag #ShareTheBay and just a quick scroll through Instagram will show you just how diverse the Bay is; whether it is a photo on a beach, at a fashion show or between herds of elephants. But if a picture paints a thousand words, then a video throws a few million more onto the canvas!

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 October Fiesta anyone?! http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/october-fiesta-anyone http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/october-fiesta-anyone The month is so to speak kaput but you know what they say, the party ain’t over until the fat lady sings and in this case the fiesta ain’t over until we say so!

With so much on offer this month around the Bay there is something for everyone, everywhere.  Oktoberfest, Garth Taylor, Big Walk for Cancer, Comedy and so much more…

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Kragga Kamma Game Park Lions: Let’s help to get them HOME! http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/Kragga-Kamma-Game-Park-Lions-Lets-help-to-get-them-HOME http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/Kragga-Kamma-Game-Park-Lions-Lets-help-to-get-them-HOME Nelson Mandela Bay will soon welcome four abused lions that were rescued from captivity from an evil animal trader and circus trainer in Ukraine by old Bay resident, Lionel de Lange, Director of The Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Are you ready for the Beach Camp Festival? http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/are-you-ready-for-the-beach-camp-festival http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/are-you-ready-for-the-beach-camp-festival Did you now that the Beach Camp Coastal Festival is hitting Nelson Mandela Bay’s shores in November? We talk to Tayla Foong - graphic designer, digital marketer and events co-ordinator – who has a real knack for putting together different events in the city.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 5 Reasons to Visit Nelson Mandela Bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/5-reasons-to-visit-nelson-mandela-bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/5-reasons-to-visit-nelson-mandela-bay Whether you’re a South African looking for your next local destination to explore, a foreigner planning a trip of a lifetime to South Africa or even a local looking to enjoy your city – Nelson Mandela Bay has something for everyone and makes the perfect backdrop to forge memories that are sure to last a lifetime. Here are 5 reasons to put Nelson Mandela Bay on your list of places to visit.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Get Salty in October: Marine Month http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/get-salty-in-october-marine-month http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/get-salty-in-october-marine-month It’s October and that means it is National Marine Month in South Africa; a month focused on creating (extra) awareness of the benefits of our oceans and educating and informing citizens on South Africa’s marine and coastal environments.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 6 Farm-like Experiences in the Bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/6-farm-like-experiences-in-the-bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/6-farm-like-experiences-in-the-bay Leave the city’s noise behind and immerse yourself in these outdoor and farm-like experiences in and around Nelson Mandela Bay.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Top picks for H E R I T A G E month! http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/top-picks-for-h-e-r-i-t-a-g-e-month http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/top-picks-for-h-e-r-i-t-a-g-e-month It’s H E R I T A G E   M O N T H!
Whether you are planning to braai and slaai or even to sleep in you might want to check out the exciting things happening around the Bay while you get ready to wave the flag during the month that encourages us to celebrate our culture and unique diversity.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Nelson Mandela Bay’s Very Own Estate Wine http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/nelson-mandela-bays-very-own-estate-wine http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/nelson-mandela-bays-very-own-estate-wine It’s every wine connoisseur’s dream - a wine farm to call their own. One Nelson Mandela Bay couple, Roger and Sandra Futter, have made the dream a reality, but they didn’t escape to the Western Cape or buy a Villa in France, they did it right here, in the Bay.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Where to Bloom in the Bay this Spring http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/where-to-bloom-in-the-bay-this-spring http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/where-to-bloom-in-the-bay-this-spring While Nelson Mandela Bay is an all-year round destination boasting sunshine in every season there’s always a fragrance of new beginnings in the air when the clock ticks over to September; old trees get new life, wild flowers show their colourful faces here, there and everywhere and the weather starts to say its final goodbyes to the winter chills.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 A Whale of a Time in the Bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/a-whale-of-a-time-in-the-bay http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/a-whale-of-a-time-in-the-bay Nelson Mandela Bay is home to three blue flag beaches and is also proudly known as the bottlenose dolphin capital; according to research done in the nineties by Dr Vic Cockcroft, the Bay is home to approximately 20 000 dolphins but a later study revealed that there are close to 30 000 individuals.
But that’s not where the Bay’s marine life stops.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 The Big 5 is heading for you! http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/big-5-is-heading-for-you http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/big-5-is-heading-for-you A scientist who shares the most amazing stories with the magical effect of laughter, Stuart Taylor is no stranger to the Nelson Mandela Bay comedy scene.  You might remember him from the travel show,“Going Nowhere Slowly”, or you might have attended a show he either produced or directed and walked away with an instant six-pack, after the ab workout.

His delightful potion of enigmatic entertainment has mesmerised audiences from theatres to boardrooms across South Africa. Taylor has been working on some of the most amazing comedy productions around the country and he is heading to the Bay with the latest B I G comedy offering – the Big 5 Comedy Show.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Andisa Liba talks about the Bay, summiting Kilimanjaro and the Caring for Girls initiative http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/andisa-liba-talks-about-the-bay-summiting-kilimanjaro-and-the-caring-for-gi http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/andisa-liba-talks-about-the-bay-summiting-kilimanjaro-and-the-caring-for-gi The 34-year-old nature-loving and hiking fanatic, Andisa Liba, who hails from Port Elizabeth, recently formed part of the Trek4Mandela team that summited Mount Kilimanjaro in an effort to raise awareness and funds for the keep the #girlchild in school initiative.  She nominated two local schools in New Brighton as recipients for donations and support raised by her through participating in the campaign.

]]> 2026-04-05T15:52:43+03:00 Got weekend plans? Head for the Sundays River! http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/got-weekend-plans-head-for-the-sundays-river http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/got-weekend-plans-head-for-the-sundays-river It’s winter. And while winter can sometimes grip us by our scarfs in Nelson Mandela Bay, more than often we have days filled with sunshine that resemble summer; days that stand with their arms wide open holding up a sign saying, “Hey you, go explore!”

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