Port Elizabeth Kragga Kamma: An Honest Review & Guide

Alright, so you’re thinking about checking out Kragga Kamma Game Park and maybe doing a city tour of Port Elizabeth? It’s very likely you’ve come to the correct place. I get it. There’s a ton of information out there. It’s almost like, where do you even begin? I took a visit there, and I’m here to give you a solid lowdown on what you can actually expect, maybe even a few insider tips to basically help you plan your adventure.

What’s Kragga Kamma All About?

Alright, so Kragga Kamma is really more of a smallish, family-owned sort of game park. That is not to say its uninteresting. Actually, you’ll get a chance to see some pretty interesting animals. We’re talking giraffes, zebras, rhinos, and cheetahs, and that is just naming a few of them. It’s not really Kruger Park huge. It gives you more of a manageable, close-up encounter, you know?

That is the kind of thing that can easily appeal. If you are someone with small kids, that ease might just be more enticing than the huge parks. Now, it could be said that the park promotes itself on these animal encounters, but is that all it’s about? I think, and that’s my take, that this might come from its accessibility and its setting. A big win for those seeking that close-to-nature vibe without actually spending a huge amount of time traveling into the deep bush. It’s rather perfect for an afternoon thing. Very popular, very worthwhile if you are limited on the amount of time you can spend away from other commitments.

Speaking frankly, in terms of what to look out for, don’t just think big animals, is that reasonable? There are usually loads of bird species around, so arguably bring binoculars if that’s what floats your boat, is that alright? Also, it tends to be very dusty, specifically during the dry months, just a little heads up for when you pick your visit dates, too, is that fair?

Driving Through the Park: What to Expect

You might drive yourself around Kragga Kamma; I mean, you probably should, is that fine? In some respects, it kind of adds to the experience. The roads can get very bumpy, particularly after some heavy rains, it is said. A regular car can still manage it, though, I am telling you, if you go easy, just keep that in mind, very important for someone who loves their vehicle.

Another consideration to possibly keep in mind is to stick to the speed limits, which will be very tempting not to, or there is often some serious risk of missing stuff, ok? Animals can seemingly pop out when you least expect them. More or less, be mindful. Oh, also, mornings or late afternoons tend to be very good for actually spotting wildlife. When the temperature is a little bit cooler, usually they’re going to be the times when they’re most active. What will you most probably find? Maybe a cheetah chilling just nearby the road. Or, then again, possibly a giraffe just gracefully munching on the treetops.

By the way, and here’s something maybe they don’t always tell you. Sometimes the animals, those tricky fellas, seem to almost vanish entirely, naturally, is that odd? A quick tip that actually did the trick for me was to ask the people at the gate where any interesting sightings have recently been, so worth keeping in mind.

Is the City Tour of Port Elizabeth Worth It?

Ok, now, so if you combine your Kragga Kamma trip with a Port Elizabeth city tour, you know, you might just get a solid overview of what the area has to offer. This city can get very underrated, that’s just something that you should keep in mind when talking about Port Elizabeth, alright?

These tours commonly visit places like the Donkin Reserve. With its rather iconic lighthouse, is that fair? Some have old buildings that may possibly be of historic interest, you see? What makes these city tours truly work, arguably, tends to be your tour guide. More often than not, I saw one where the guide was genuinely a very big bundle of information and a character. That’s basically what will bring those places to life and will probably turn a simple drive-by into some intriguing story.

That is what happened with me, anyway. When doing any kind of city tour, arguably check for a tour that stops at the beachfront. That will depend on your preferences, too. It’s almost really something the city is fairly known for, just so you know. Plus, actually getting out and stretching those legs after being cooped up in a vehicle for long enough has loads of appeal. I recommend that.

Accommodation: Where to Stay

For real, in terms of accommodation near Kragga Kamma, it does kind of span a range of choices, but is that surprising? Guesthouses, hotels, and even some rather very nice self-catering spots. The type that arguably is best really does probably boil down to really what you like, how much you want to spend, things like that, I think. Here’s how I approached it, though.

There are possibly hotels very near to the beachfront area. Also, maybe look around Summerstrand. That way you get that ocean view. If the more out-in-the-country vibe takes your interest, so you’re possibly closer to the wildlife kind of vibe, just a little guesthouse slightly further out might then work. That does bring a certain something, does it?

If I was doing this solo on more of a budget-kind of trip, staying very local or choosing very small spots may well work best, alright? Remember, very important, it can also get fairly busy, particularly around peak vacation times, it seems. Advance bookings are always a seriously good move. Trust me, actually.

Some Tips for Visiting

Alright, to actually wrap this up and leave you some actual gold here’s the situation: A visit to Kragga Kamma, mixed with some of what Port Elizabeth offers, you see, it’s fairly worthwhile.

• Timing: It could be said that you go in the morning or late afternoon to actually increase your chances of seeing those wildlife active. I did and it worked out very nicely for me.
• What to wear: What happens is that, very typically, the weather is rather deceptive so, similarly to my experience, wearing layers tends to work really nicely. Oh! Very good walking boots work if your actually planning on being on foot at some point!
• Essentials: At a bare minimum? Arguably, sunscreen, actually, sunglasses, a great camera for taking all of your amazing photographs, more or less is all you need. Remember, actually, to respect those animals. As I was saying, admire from a small distance, don’t actually feed them and you may find they aren’t as scary as you initially think!
• Flexibility: Sometimes things can actually change while you are visiting so actually go prepared to actually change those plans as and when. What you actually will remember is the good you enjoyed and not what could or should of happened anyway!

Visiting this very nice pocket of South Africa I was very pleasantly suprised to find many new animals in this small pocket of loveliness.

It is a super cool destination if you are looking for a nice change of scenery, what do you think?

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