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Cape Recife Nature Reserve

Marine Drive, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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- May 8, 2013
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I like that you get a week pass then you can go as often as you like. Pity we couldn't see the penguins because it was closed. But beautiful none the less.

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Port Elizabeth
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

A brilliant place to unwind and get a feel of the past and present of Port Elizabeth take a guided tour of the still working lighthouse with Alan Tours or just enjoy the Bird watching and walks in the area.

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Johannesburg
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45 reviews 45 reviews
14 attraction reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

This is a very worthwhile excursion. We went on an extremely hot day but was worth getting burned in the sun!

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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6 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 15, 2012

Along walk, but worth it. No litter, just nature. The lighthouse standing strong and well kept. You can see the whole Algoa Bay in all its glory.

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Bagnoles-de-l'orne, France
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21 reviews 21 reviews
9 attraction reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

This part of the coastline of South Africa isso beautiful and just a short drive from the centre of P.E. The rock formations are amazing in shape and colour. In springtime the clifftop walk if vibrant with the colours of the wild flowers. Full of photographic opportunities.

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

The views are extraordinary, the beaches are pristine, and it's just a mere 15 minutes away from the centre of a bustling city. Unbelievable. The sea is aquamarine and the soul feels transported.

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2012

This is my fishing area it has now become a robbery /hijacs etc.mecca. You cannot visit this area if you are not armed and without a group of your buddys. Some of my friends has been attact in this area. Nothing gets done.

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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74 reviews 74 reviews
39 attraction reviews
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2012

Cape Recife offers so much. The best way to explore the reserve is on the Roseate Tern trail which we did. It gives you the opportunity to see everything there is to see in the reserve. Bird watching, coastline, the lighthouse and the WWII observation post. We often just go for a walk on the beach or a visit to... More

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Port Elizabeth
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

If want a nice photo, this will the place to be with the lighthouse. Very quiet and nice, but thats it.

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Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

I enjoy the out doors, nature., fresh air and wide open spaces

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