MBAA Blog
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Wednesday, 16th April 2025NMB forging champions
If you’re an athlete or outdoor activity-mad, where’s the place to be? Nelson Mandela Bay (aka PE, Gqebs, GQ, the Bay) is the place to swim,...![A not so lazy weekend in GQ*]()
Friday, 22nd November 2024A not so lazy weekend in GQ*
Caught the early flight into GQ (Gqeberha) on a Friday morning, weekend objective: get my active mode on in as many ways as is possible before the...![Feathers and beacons of hope]()
Monday, 2nd September 2024Feathers and beacons of hope
What do African penguins and Greater flamingos have in common? Obviously feathers, and all the other important bird bits, but did you know they’re...![GQ Deep Roots]()
Thursday, 20th June 2024GQ Deep Roots
What does an Orlando Pirates midfielder and a serving of boerewors, umfino and chakalaka have in common? How about a clue? They’re both in the...![Easter in GQ - The perfect summer]()
Thursday, 8th February 2024Easter in GQ - The perfect summer
Can we let you in on a little local secret? GQ’s best summer weather, think beaches, and tans, and kids exploring rock pools and dripping ice...![GQ outdoors summer is here]()
Thursday, 23rd November 2023GQ outdoors summer is here
Summer is undoubtedly the best season, EVER. Fight me on this! When the alarm rings, the sun is already shining her way into your life, jumping out...![There’s magic at our doorstep at the Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve Festival]()
Wednesday, 13th September 2023There’s magic at our doorstep at the Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve Festival
Nelson Mandela Bay lies a gateway to a magical floral kingdom: the Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve.![GQ the city of flags]()
Thursday, 8th June 2023GQ the city of flags
We all know that exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood and by improving self-esteem and cognitive...![Gqeberha - City of Smiles]()
Monday, 27th February 2023Gqeberha - City of Smiles
Gqeberha (GQ) is fast becoming the “City of Smiles”. The kind of smiles that comes from months of training and pain, from endorphins rushing...![Christmas in Port Elizabeth - Gqeberha]()
Tuesday, 6th December 2022Christmas in Port Elizabeth - Gqeberha
Christmas is like candy; it slowly melts in your mouth sweetening every taste bud, making you wish it could last forever.![The Bay of Blessings]()
Monday, 12th September 2022The Bay of Blessings
The undiscovered Eastern Cape is home to some remarkable sites and at a price that won’t break the bank.![Land based Whale watching - Port Elizabeth]()
Monday, 18th July 2022Land based Whale watching - Port Elizabeth
Every year the Humpback and Southern Right whales arrive off the coast of South Africa, around June they are expected to put in an appearance while...![When a needle falls into a well - All About PEMBBA]()
Friday, 8th April 2022When a needle falls into a well - All About PEMBBA
There is an association in Ggeberha, The Port Elizabeth Metro Bed and Breakfast Association (PEMBBA) that has remained a voice to be reconned with...![Seismic Surveying]()
Friday, 26th November 2021Seismic Surveying
Imagine the sound of 100 guns going off every five to ten seconds, 24/7 for five months? Now imagine being a sea creature underwater and being...![Addo Elephant National Park]()
Tuesday, 7th September 2021Addo Elephant National Park
Imagine standing in Addo in the 1800’s. Rolling thicket as far as the eye could see. A silent rustle in the bush warning of the gentle giants that...![Open up to Nelson Mandela Bay - South Africa]()
Thursday, 2nd September 2021Open up to Nelson Mandela Bay - South Africa
The warmth of the African sun, a welcoming smile — where the ocean sounds the call to the beginning of a beautiful day.![24 Hours of Port Elizabeth]()
Tuesday, 27th July 202124 Hours of Port Elizabeth
24 Hours of Port Elizabeth - Experience 60 seconds of culture, history, nightlife and even sandboarding in South Africa's vibrant city of Port...![Bird Island Video - Gerrie Pretorius Leef Jou Reis]()
Wednesday, 26th May 2021Bird Island Video - Gerrie Pretorius Leef Jou Reis
Gerrie Pretorius visits the well known Bird Island Near Port Elizabeth and tells us all about the Africa Penguins staying on the island.![Gqeberha's Ordinary heroes, who wear wetsuits not capes]()
Wednesday, 12th May 2021Gqeberha's Ordinary heroes, who wear wetsuits not capes
Nelson Mandela Bay must have one of the most beautiful and accessible coastlines in the world. We truly have the Goldilocks “just right”...![KINDNESS ROCKS Easter 2021]()
Thursday, 1st April 2021KINDNESS ROCKS Easter 2021
Its Easter Weekend, and with COVID-19 cancelling all plans for large easter egg hunts, what can you do to keep your kids entertained, match their...![No pain, no gain. No guts, no glory, No fear, no regrets]()
Tuesday, 2nd March 2021No pain, no gain. No guts, no glory, No fear, no regrets
Have you noticed recently a multitude of luminous orange buoys bobbing in the sea as you drive past Hobie Beach on your morning commute or Sunday...![You Set my Heart Alight]()
Monday, 1st February 2021You Set my Heart Alight
While Romeo and Juliet may think they’ve cornered the valentine-couple’s market, there are other closer to home love stories to be found.![The Bay's very own Santa Clause]()
Tuesday, 29th December 2020The Bay's very own Santa Clause
If you think you need a feel-good Christmas story, pull your chair closer, sit back and listen to this! Stampede - the 38ft power catamaran resident...![Local is Lekker]()
Friday, 4th December 2020Local is Lekker
That time of year again, the struggle to get your loved ones that authentic gift for Christmas is real and on repeat. But hope is literally around...![Food For Thought]()
Friday, 27th November 2020Food For Thought
If you talk about food as much as you eat it, you and I are cut from the same cloth! And if I think back on my most memorable vacations, the food...![You can’t beat the Bay for that Christmas break-away]()
Monday, 2nd November 2020You can’t beat the Bay for that Christmas break-away
The Bay, Nelson Mandela Bay to be specific, is THE affordable family holiday destination to load into your GPS! It’s not known as the Sunshine...![Raggy Chaters While, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise Competition]()
Wednesday, 28th October 2020Raggy Chaters While, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise Competition
We are excited to announce the winners of our Raggy Chaters While, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise competition.![Port Elizabeth Nature on your Door Step - Bird Flamboyance]()
Wednesday, 19th August 2020Port Elizabeth Nature on your Door Step - Bird Flamboyance
Not many cities can boast about several large “green lungs” running through the heart of their concrete jungle. Nelson Mandela Bay is a...![Port Elizabeth Nature on your Door Step - Winter Whales]()
Friday, 7th August 2020Port Elizabeth Nature on your Door Step - Winter Whales
A selection of videos taken over three different days from our deck over looking the Indian Ocean in Seaview, Port Elizabeth. Come along for the ride.![Tourism innovation in the midst of a Storm.]()
Wednesday, 1st July 2020Tourism innovation in the midst of a Storm.
International tourists spent millions on an annual basis, for the exclusive game viewing experience offered by private reserves. The COVID-19...![A FIRST FOR PEMBBA]()
Monday, 20th January 2020A FIRST FOR PEMBBA
Friday 8 November 2019 dawned wet and mizzly, somewhat dampening our expectations for the success of PEMBBA’s first-ever Tourism Info Expo.![ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK]()
Friday, 20th September 2019ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK
The Addo Elephant National Park is the 3rd largest national park in the country and is second only to the mighty Kruger in terms of tourist numbers....![Together for Tourism - Port Elizabeth Tourism Info Expo 2019]()
Tuesday, 3rd September 2019Together for Tourism - Port Elizabeth Tourism Info Expo 2019
On 20 August 2019 Shena and her E-Team gathered at 16 Lower Valley Road – the Tramways Building - to learn the tricks of the Expo trade from...![Algoa Bay: The Bottlenose Dolphin Capital of the World]()
Friday, 15th April 2016Algoa Bay: The Bottlenose Dolphin Capital of the World
The launching of Algoa Bay as the Bottlenose Dolphin Capital of the World on the 18th April 2016 at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club will be supported by the...
