Port Elizabeth City (The Boardwalk, Beach & Taxi Scams) in South Africa | RoamerRealm
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From exploring beautiful locations in the Port Elizabeth City, to the Boardwalk to the beaches to...ending up being extorted for money while being in a taxi scam - a lot happened on this day in city of Port Elizabeth South Africa. In today's video, I'll share my experience about all this so that You are better prepared when you're there! Let's Go!
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Port Elizabeth (or just PE if you want to sound South African) is the country's fifth largest city. Best known for its attractive beaches, Port Elizabeth is located within the country’s Eastern Cape Province.
I got in here by ship and having already explored the central part of the city, which is quite close to the harbor, today I wanted to visit the Boardwalk and the adjoining sea front.
Boardwalk is an entertainment complex which houses a Hotel, a Casino, an amphitheater, a Conference Center, a Supersport Arena, and a selection of international restaurants, specialty shops, a Craft Workshop as well as Starz Cinema with five screens. All of this is definitely enough to keep you engaged and entertained for hours on end.
The complex is set around a series of man-made lakes and beautiful gardens. During the night, the lake also features a dancing fountain with light and sound show and the entire area is beautifully lit up! Next stop was going to be the sea front, it's directly opposite to the Boardwalk.
If you’re coming here to enjoy the beaches, one of the most popular is King’s Beach. This beach features shallow areas for swimming and snorkeling.
While the beautiful sandy beaches typically have quite a few people laying out for the day. The locals recommend taking extra care while swimming in Kings Beach, as it features an extremely strong current.
The Bayworld and The Donkin Reserve are just a short travel distance away from here! So, time permitting, you can also check that out!
I met some locals here who were out walking their dogs. I am fond of dogs, so, it was an instant connection. During our conversation, upon finding out that I was a non-local exploring Port Elizabeth all by myself, one of the locals called me "Brave".
Later, when I wanted to go back to the harbor, thanks to the taxi driver I found out exactly why.
Okay, so let me give you a background. Only special taxis are authorized to come inside the harbor and pick you up from within the port limits. Being special taxis, Obviously, they're much more expensive than usual ones.
To save this cost, I chose to come out of the harbor and since I didn't have any cellular network or internet to book an UBER, I just hailed a cab which was driving on the street. The seemingly friendly driver quoted 100 Rands for a round trip.
During pick up, he arrived well in time, I got in the cab and just before starting the car, he said "my friend! can you pay me now?" I said "Sure! here you go!" and handed him the 100 Rands
Now came the twist, he said "No, I want the full money". I told him, "this is the full money, we agreed for 100 round trip". He said, "100 was to bring your here, to go back is a 1000"
Anyways, when you're in PE, try to get an UBER and if for whatever reason you can't do that, then a book a cab via your hotel or hostel. Do not hail a cab from the street. When it comes to safety, it's better to pay a little bit extra than to end up in a situation like how I did!
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Time Codes
0:00 Video Intro
0:18 Channel Intro
0:43 Port Elizabeth Map
1:14 The Broadwalk
3:31 King's Beach & Nelson Mandela Bay
4:48 Taxi Scam Operation in Detail
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As a South African, sorry for our crooks. Never hail a cab in our cities.
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your nice msg :) it's totally fine, I understand that as a tourist I need to be extra careful. Also, such scammers are in every country and it doesn't have anything to do with South Africa as a nation 👍😊
That is honestly such a scary experience but your recommendations on taking an Uber/shuttle from a hotel/prebooked taxi from an actual company is important (not just for in Port Elizabeth but elsewhere in South Africa). That said, R100 return from the harbour to the Boardwalk is probably more expensive than an Uber would have been (if you had cell reception). This doesn't just extend to tourists but locals as well - I grew up in PE and went to university there (just before Uber was introduced). We often would get scammed, even from a prebooked taxi. One notable time was when a group of friends had booked and agreed the charge upfront at booking time. The driver asked us to pay more than double the quote after the journey had started and it essentially ended in us insisting he stop the taxi and we arranged another one. Thankfully it was a group of us so he couldn't have done worse as there are horror stories about individuals/couples being taken to ATMs in remote areas, told to withdraw as much as possible and then being left to find their way home.
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the valuable insights! Besides PE, I was in Durban and Cape Town as well and what you say is absolutely true, taxis have to be hired with extreme caution. Also, it's a BIG RED FLAG if a stranger wants to accompany you while they bring you to an ATM to withdraw money, a friend of mine had a bad experience in Berlin (Germany). Once again, thanks a lot for your inputs and I hope more people become aware about these scams so that they don't fall for them and ruin their visit/vacation. Cheers!
Oh! this was a scary one. Glad you found a rescue, Kudos to that guy!
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you! These are all "lessons" 😇
Thanks for making this video!
@RoamerRealm
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian! Thanks a lot for the pleasant comment, I hope the video helps you in your travels someday. Have a nice day and do subscribe to my KZread channel 👍
rip to the boardwalk, and with it, my childhood
@RoamerRealm
Жыл бұрын
Hey Cheyb, is it very different now in the video Vs what you remember it in your memories? I am curious
These taxi's in PE are big bluffers he was just trying his luck because he knew you were not from here. I apologize on behalf of my City. It is both a beautiful and sometimes dangerous place😅
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Vincent! Thanks a lot for your kind words. What you said about PE is true about many places in the world :) beautiful and dangerous, we have to learn from out experiences, both good and bad 😊 I am looking forward to being in PE again 👍
So much for the 'friendly city '
@RoamerRealm
Жыл бұрын
Yea, caught me off guard too…lesson learnt
Never have been in a taxi scam myself, but I have read many stories in social media about this same type of thing here in Chile.
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Oh! Thanks for sharing! In India also this happens, but not so serious...I mean, usually "taxi scam" in india means that taxi driver will take a longer route to charge more money.. surely not like how it happened in South Africa with me.
@flavioaccatini6407
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoamerRealm here in Chile happens a lot at the airport in Santiago, these so called "pirate taxis" target tourists and charge them a lot more than official taxis.
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
I have never been there, but if I ever go, I will surely get some tips from you beforehand 😊👍
@Impy2gimpy
3 жыл бұрын
@@flavioaccatini6407 I was a victim of that scam, it's really easy to fix. Firstly I couldn't connect to the Santiago airport Wifi to call an uber. Secondly, there are no shops open at night when we arrived, so couldn't connect to their wifi or buy a sim card. Thirdly the airport security are involved and lied about how much the tax driver was going to charge, which lulled us into a false sense of security.
Wow ... I’m so shocked that this happened to you... I’m so sorry ... I’m from this city originally. I’ve noticed a lot of changes after 5 years of being outside of the country... it’s becoming very common around South Africa these days... a lot of the Uber drivers are crooks pulling scams
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gino! No worries and thanks for your concern :) Despite being more on the careful side, still I was caught off guard, but thanks to the local person, everything was okay. I was thinking that uber was going to be safe, but after reading your comment, I will be careful about that as well! Hope you are doing well 👍 and if you have time then check out some of my other travel videos.
@valruscheniko2321
Жыл бұрын
That’s Africa for you, my friend! Avoid like the plague!
Shame I am so sorry you had such a horrible experience in Port Elizabeth! All I can say is never ever ever just get into a taxi in South Africa! Phone for a taxi but never ever get into the taxis you just see on the street. I live in and love PE but if you are not South African you need someone to guide you because it is so dangerous!
@RoamerRealm
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ingz for your kind words of concern. Due to previous travel experience, I was already being careful, but still (almost) got scammed. But overall it was a good learning lesson for me. Good people are everywhere, the person who came to my rescue was also from PE and the scammer also from PE :) I am looking forward to the next time I get a chance to visit this beautiful city
Thanks for sharing. It would have been good that this taxi driver was reported to the police so that he could stop scamming people. And prevent anybody from getting hurt.
@RoamerRealm
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for appreciating the video! Yes, you are right, I should have reported to police...this came to my mind as well but after everything was over. While the situation was ongoing, unfortunately, this didn't cross my mind..
I am so sorry to hear that you had this horrible experience in PE😔
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words Ruby-Ann, I really appreciate it. Also, no harm done thanks to the other gentleman who drove in right in time. I am looking forward to the next visit there again (whenever it happens). Take care and have a nice weekend 👍 if possible, please do subscribe to my youtube channel
Freaky experience with that taxi!
@RoamerRealm
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed, but lesson learnt and I will be even more careful going forward. Hopefully this video can help warn others as well and they can avoid this kind of bad experience altogether
Scary Experience!
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
I agree, this was a first of a kind for me as well 😇
Hi bro. Sorry about what happened with the cab. The cabs you described are dominantly operated by well known thuggy scamsters, we locals avoid them. Glad you learnt that too. Otherwise PE is a fairly safe city if you're extra careful ✌🏼
@RoamerRealm
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Lesetja! Thanks a lot for your kind words, I have received so many nice msgs and caring advice from residents who have seen this video, it is so nice of you all :)
... Sorry that happened, they were taking advantage, if it's the cabs written taxi 🚖... Those guys are not even from here, they would have done something to u and wouldnt be traced. Glade ure safe.
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your msg and the kind words :) to be honest, I am realising more about how dangerous the situation was based on the comments, really makes me think that I need to be much more careful because it's not just money I could lose with these scammers....this is such an eye opener
Woah
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Sushmita! Glad you like it :)
I've been ripped off by too many taxis to trust one again. I'm sorry the industry is upset about Uber taking away business, but they brought it on themselves.
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you and the feeling is absolutely mutual! Private taxi mafia/thugs who have been running by ripping people off deserve to go out of business for good!
The lakes have gone and the Koi fish have been braaied by the staff.
@RoamerRealm
Жыл бұрын
Damn! That sounds like huge mismanagement! Does the place still get visitors? Maybe only for shopping :(
Congratulations on a great video! 😪 I know where you can get more than 222 free spins.Best choice.Thanks for the content. Great video! Its fun to watch. Good job.
@RoamerRealm
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment, I appreciate your nice feedback 👍
I'm sorry about that brother. I'm a registered tour guide there at the PE harbour. Next time please use a registered tour guide. I stay in PE but I never use cabs. Only Uber and Bolt.
@RoamerRealm
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Purity! Thanks for your concern and the offer for support. I have certainly learnt my lesson and will surely go with a registered tour guide during my next visit. Thanks for the tip about Uber/bolt as well. Please do subscribe to my KZread channel 👍
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@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot dost! 😎👍
That taxi driver knew you were from over seas, so he over charged you.my advice to anyone that are commimg or want to come to South Africa is, never take taxis especially if they are minibusses, they are called south Africa's fastest cars for a reason, ubers are fine. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Kyle for your valuable advice :) I will remember this and always take uber from next time onwards :) thanks once again and if you enjoy travel and ship videos then please do consider subscribing to my youtube channel 👍
I would like to deliver goods,thanks.
@RoamerRealm
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Anthony, sorry I don't understand? You want to deliver good where? On ship?
Please get a phone with data services.
@RoamerRealm
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yes I realised it's the easiest way to avoid this kind of situation 👍
You should of used uber or taxi fire or a local taxi not those unmarked cabs u
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you Jay! Thanks a lot for your input, will definitely call an uber next time I am there 👍
@jaypeterson8895
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah and 1 think never hold you phone careless they will grab it and run away especially at the donken reserve or ask to make a call or to take a picture say no and put somewhere safe
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Great point! Thanks to you and some others who have been very kind to point out these very helpful tips, I think I'm going to collate all of them and compile into a "keep these things in mind while in South Africa" video! Thanks a bunch for your time and information! I really appreciate it 👍
It's a BOARDWALK not BROADWALK.
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jiri, well noted 👍 Thumbnail, subtitles etc everywhere it's Boardwalk, but yes, I understand verbally I have made that mistake at times, please don't mind.
Gqeberha
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I don't understand what you have written...
@TamimLB
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoamerRealm the new name for Port Elizabeth, it’s Gqeberha
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Woah! That sounds complicated to speak, thanks for the info though..I read online now and found out about this "name" debate that's been ongoing for last 2 years...
Your Story doesn't make sense.
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
At times maybe that's how reality works?
@maureennavas9402
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoamerRealm That is bad sorry I'm from P,E Yea in This Windy City you got to be safe Nexst time watch your back sorry about the thief may he get caught the nexst time he will get his day 😉
@RoamerRealm
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Maureen for your kind words and the concern. I will surely be more careful next time :)
You lie🤣🤣🤣