The 15 Best Day Trips from Kariega

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Kariega, South Africa, led by Gqeberha, Grahamstown, Humansdorp. The closest is Gqeberha, about 35 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Kariega

  1. 1

    Gqeberha, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km south-east of Kariega

    Known for Campanile.

  2. 2

    Grahamstown, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north-east of Kariega
  3. 3

    Humansdorp, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south-west of Kariega
  4. 4

    Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km south-west of Kariega
  5. 5

    Port Alfred, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km east of Kariega
  6. 6

    Somerset East, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north of Kariega
  7. 7

    Kruisfontein, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south-west of Kariega
  8. 8

    Adelaide, South Africa

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Kariega
  9. 9

    Hankey, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km west of Kariega
  10. 10

    Kenton, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km east of Kariega
  11. 11

    Nomathamasanqa, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north-east of Kariega
  12. 12

    Alexandria, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km east of Kariega
  13. 13

    Bedford, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north-east of Kariega
  14. 14

    Kirkwood, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north of Kariega
  15. 15

    Bontrug, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km north of Kariega

A sample day: Kariega to Gqeberha

  1. 08:30Leave Kariega
  2. 09:05Arrive in Gqeberha (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Campanile
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Gqeberha
  6. 15:05Head back to Kariega
  7. 15:40Home in Kariega

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kariega?
The best day trips from Kariega are Gqeberha, Grahamstown, Humansdorp, Jeffreys Bay, Port Alfred. The closest is Gqeberha, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kariega?
Gqeberha is the closest, 30 km south-east of Kariega, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Kariega?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Kariega: Gqeberha (35 min), Nomathamasanqa (45 min), Kirkwood (45 min), Bontrug (45 min), Hankey (55 min).
Where can I go for a weekend from Kariega?
For a weekend away from Kariega, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Adelaide (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Port Alfred (138 km, 2 hr 10 min), Bedford (136 km, 2 hr 10 min), Kenton (116 km, 1 hr 50 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Kariega?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Adelaide at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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