SPONSORED: In need of a break? With its mild climate, Nelson Mandela Bay is anideal spring destination! Enter now and you and your partner could soon be offto the ‘Friendly City' for a stay at Sun International's luxurious BoardwalkCasino and Entertainment World.
With its moderate climate and wide variety of attractions, NelsonMandela Bay has plenty on offer this time of year. Stroll along the gorgeouspromenade, taking in the stunning sea views as you go.
Sun International's luxurious Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Worldis one of the top spots in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). The hotel offerssweeping views of Hobie Beach, which boasts international Blue Flag status, andthe famous Shark Rock Pier, which melts into the Indian Ocean beyond.
The Boardwalk offers a choice of top restaurants and bars and is theonly licensed casino in Nelson Mandela Bay. You can try your luck at roulette,blackjack, poker, baccarat and amadice, or at one of the many different slotmachines.
Get the keys to the city with a Nelson Mandela Bay Pass. This smart cardprovides free admission to a host of attractions and activities in the area,including game reserves, art galleries, sightseeing tours, museums - and muchmore. Art lovers will be especially inspired by the colourful Route 67 Walk ofArt, created by Eastern Cape artists to honour the late Nelson Mandela, theregion's most famous son.
Whether you explore Nelson Mandela Bay on land or at sea, expect toexperience nature at its best. If you enjoy riding, you can meander through thebeautiful Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve and along deserted beaches on one ofHeavenly Stables' well-schooled horses. Look out for dolphins and whalesswimming alongside you as you ride! If the fishing is more your style, head outfor a deep-sea fishing experience.
The nearby picturesque riverside village of Colchester offers SundaysRiver Adventures, where you'll find sandboarding, canoeing, boat cruises and arestaurant serving South African-inspired meals and snacks.
For a unique Big Five experience, just one hour outside of the city isthe famous Addo Elephant National Park. It's the third largest park in SouthAfrica, and it stretches along the Sundays River Valley to the river mouth. Herea marine reserve protects one of the largest colonies of Cape gannets in theworld, as well as about 50% of the total population of endangered Africanpenguins living in the wild. Addo is renowned for its elephants, but now it'salso home to the Big Five, as well as sea mammals - whales, great white sharks,African penguins and seals. On top of all that, the area is also the bottlenosedolphin capital of the world.
Even if you don't win, there are fantastic mid-week spring specialsavailable at the moment - so book now. It's time to discoverjust why Gqeberha is called the ‘Friendly City'!
WIN BIG:
One lucky reader can win a mid-week break for two valued at R25 800 in total. To win, simply answer the following question:
Even if you don't win, you can still save! Readers can get up to 40% off on a stay at The Boardwalk if they book via www.suninternational.com.
The prize includes:
- A three-night, mid-week stay for two at The Boardwalk Hotel valued at R12 000 (breakfast included).
- Dinner vouchers from The Bayside Pantry for any two nights of your stay, valued at R700 per night. Enjoy a buffet spread featuring tantalising favourites like pastas, meat, salads and appetising fish dishes.
- On arrival, you will be welcomed with goodie bags valued at R300 each from Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism as a reminder of your visit to the "Friendly City".
- During your stay, you can explore the city with an unlimited access Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Pass valued at R2 000 each.
- Spot the Big Five in Addo Elephant National Park during a half-day game drive experience for two (valued at R3 800).
- Relax on a river cruise down the majestic Sundays River while you soak in the spectacular views and observe birds and other animals in their unspoilt, natural habitat. The Sundays River Adventures experience is valued at R2 000.
- Explore the Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve and beach on horseback. Heavenly Stables caters for all levels of riders using horses and ponies. The experience is valued at R2 000. Riders need to wear long trousers and closed shoes. Helmets will be provided.
All activities include transfers.
