Wildside Tour: Explore Shark Rock & Sardinia Bay

Explore Port Elizabeth’s stunning coastline, visit SANCCOB penguin center, Cape Receife Lighthouse, and Sardinia Bay Beach. Discover why it’s one of the world’s best coastlines.

Duration: 3 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cape Recife Lighthouse Villa and Nature Reserve - Explore the historic Cape Recife Lighthouse, located at the southernmost point of Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha, on one of South Africa’s finest private beaches.
  • SANCCOB Gqeberha - At the SANCCOB Penguin Rehabilitation Center, visitors can observe critically endangered African Penguins and other…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional Guide / Driver in English
  • Entry / Admission to SANCCOB
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The tour includes visits to Shark Rock Pier, the SANCCOB penguin rehabilitation center, a guided tour of Cape Receife Lighthouse, and a scenic drive along the coastline to the Sacramento Monument. Following this, the tour proceeds to the breathtaking Sardinia Bay Beach, renowned for its golden sand dunes. Port Elizabeth is celebrated as the bottlenose…

Location
Boardwalk Mall
Marine Drive
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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600joannek
Apr 9, 2025
A great trip/guide highlighting the best of Port Elizabeth - We were on a cruise (Norwegian Dawn) & couldn't find any good value shore excursions for this port when we looked in advance. An internet search led us to this trip, then the ships WiFi allowed us to pick-up the details which the company (Carlin's Tours) had WhatsApp'd the night before. Samantha was our guide & there were actually 12 of us from the ship who had all booked independently. Samantha was a joy! Friendly, smiley, learnt our names quickly, gave us anecdotes about the city & her family holidays growing up there. We visited the scenic Shark Rock Pier, SANCOB African pengiun/seabird rescue centre, the Cape Recife lighthouse (30 mins to meander on the beach, or climb it - inc free coffee for around 100rand each), Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve, sand dunes then back to the port through various towns & townships, all with Samantha's commentary & chat. She even had the driver do a small detour to enable a few of the passengers to go to a Bureau de Change for rand. Would definitley recommend this trip.
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Ronb84
Feb 22, 2025
Outstanding 1/2 day Coastal Tour of Port Elizabeth. - We booked a 1/2 day coastal tour with Carlin Tours. Our cruise did not offer this tour and we only had a 1/2 day since the ship disembarked early in the afternoon. Our tour guide, Kyle, arrived at the cruise terminal before we got off the ship so this maximized our time. I was concerned about getting back in time but Kyle eased our worries and constantly reassured us that we were on track and would be back in plenty of time. Even though two couples from our cruise ship booked this same tour, Carlin decided to put each couple in their own vehicle so each could have a more personalized experience. Carlin met us as we came off the ship and passed us into Kyle’s capable hands. We toured a local pier and beaches, a lighthouse with amazing views (highly recommended climbing to the top if you are able), penguin rescue center, stopped at roadside lookouts with spectacular views of the shoreline, sand dunes at the beach, and a local market with an organic garden (such a great find!). As guaranteed, we were back at the ship with time to spare. The tour far exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend booking this tour when you find yourself in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. If you are not limited to 1/2 day as we were, I’d look into spending even more time on the tour.
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Peteroa7252au
Feb 15, 2025
Super tour on the Port Elizabeth coast - Super personal tour with very friendly guide. Also suitable for families with small children. Absolutely recommend!
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837nanceh
Jan 23, 2025
Great tour - We just happened upon Carlin. We were early into Port Elizabeth and he gave us a ride to the mall. On the way he told us about his tour service. We took a tour with his father that afternoon. One of the best tours of our entire cruise!! Very processional!!
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Kmm2319
Jan 7, 2025
Coastal Tour & Birds - We had a great time with Carlin! Very knowledgeable, fun and outgoing! We saw very cool things. He even went the extra mile to circle around certain areas to spot some birds for my birdwatcher collegue.
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William_r
Dec 12, 2024
Great tour and guide in Port Elizabeth - Lawrence was a great driver and guide. He gave us a complete history and allowed time for shopping for native crafts. It was a wonderful time in port Elizabeth.
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Maireo734
Dec 1, 2024
Top Day - Amazing day, beautiful weather, very informative Tour guide Carlin who came and collected us from our hotel. Great day with lots of information and stunning scenery
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X9979ahjc
Nov 12, 2024
Lovely coast - The guide is professional, Nelson Mandela Museum, with many beautiful arts pieces, was one of highlight, and the coast is nice & overwhelmingly beautiful, the tour was fantastic and we enjoyed it very much.
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Voyager55703545397
Nov 12, 2024
Great experience - Carlin was an exceptional tour guide! His knowledge and passion for each place we visited made our trip truly memorable. He went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and engaged, adding fun and humor along the way. Carlin’s insights and dedication made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend him for any tour!
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Ziphozihlem314
Nov 9, 2024
Fantastic Tour Guide – Highly Recommended! I had the pleasure of taking a tour with Carlin's Tours and Shuttle Service - I had the pleasure of taking a tour with Carlin's Tours and Shuttle Services , and I can honestly say it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we started, Carlin was engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate about the subject matter. He took the time to explain the history, culture, and hidden gems of the area, making the entire tour feel personal and insightful.
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From $58
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).