Your passport to Nelson Mandela Bay

Discover the local’s best kept secrets

2023-03-31 -

The Nelson Mandela Bay Pass, a smartcard access card, provides you with free admission to a variety of attractions and activities in Nelson Mandela Bay.

This includes amongst others museums, game reserves, scuba diving, art galleries, sightseeing tours and many more. It also entitles you to some great discounts in selected stores for shopping, activities, entertainment and more. The Nelson Mandela Bay Pass offers flexibility, convenience, variety and savings.

Be sure to get your Nelson Mandela Bay Pass and discover all the excitement that Nelson Mandela Bay has to offer. Simply show or transact your pass and receive the special offers available at the participating facilities. The more you see the more you save. Visit www.nelsonmandelabaypass.co.za

Validity & Types of passes

There are two types of Nelson Mandela Bay Visitors Passes namely: The 5 in 1 pass as well as unlimited access passes.

The 5 in 1 pass is valid for three months and limits you to any five of the offers. The City and Township tour offer is limited to either a City Tour or a Township Tour and pass holders can not do both with one pass.

The 5 in 1 pass includes any five of the attractions and activities advertised and can be used on any day within the three month period.

You also qualify for the shopping and transport discounts available on the pass for the three month duration of the pass validity.

The pass expires three months from the date purchased.

NMB Unlimited Itinerary Passes

The unlimited itinerary passes are valid for one, two, three and seven days depending on the period you want to purchase it for.

The Nelson Mandela Bay unlimited itinerary passes are valid for use on consecutive days only. At the end of your validity period or when you have visited all the attractions, the pass will expire. Your Pass will cease working at the end of the last day dependant on the number of days purchased, regardless of how often you have used it in between. Each offer is limited to one entry or use per attraction per pass.

The smart card records when and where you first use your Nelson Mandela Bay Pass, as well as how long the pass will remain valid for. This means that regardless of what start date you give when you buy the pass, your Nelson Mandela Bay Pass is activated the moment that you first use it at an attraction or activity provider. It is important to note that a ‘day’ is based on a calendar day, so should you first use your pass at 5pm on Wednesday, that is counted as day one of your pass usage.

Please note the Nelson Mandela Bay Pass offers are valid for a specific period based on the periods negotiated with each product. All passes bought are valid for use for three months from date of purchase or issue and have to be used within this period; however this can be extended if agreed so by Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism.

How to use the NMB Pass:

Step 1: Buy your NMB Pass.

Step 2: Plan your trip using the guide. Step 3: Present your NMB Pass on arrival at participating operators to receive your benefits.

Booking Ahead

Most of the tours and activities included with the Pass allow you, and some require you, to book ahead using the number on the front of your Pass. Each attraction’s webpage has information on how to book, terms and conditions and will indicate if prior bookings are essential. All products and offers are subject to availability and weather dependant if outdoor based.

Please Note: Tours and some activities may require credit card information upon booking, you will only be charged if you fail to show up for your tour or the activity.

Where can I buy the Visitors Pass or check my balance / validity of my card?

Order your pass online via the Nelson Mandela Bay Pass Order Form.

Alternatively you can contact any of the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Visitor Information Centres:

PE Airport Visitor Info Centre: 041581-0456/7. PE Airport, Shop 57, Ground Floor, Arrivals Hall, Terminal Building, PE Airport, Allister Miller Drive, PE. Monday to Sunday from 7am to 7pm.

Boardwalk Visitor Info Centre: 041583-2030. The Boardwalk (opposite Hobie Beach), Marine Drive, Summerstrand. Monday to Sunday from 8am to 7pm.

Donkin Visitor Info Centre: 041-5858884. Donkin Reserve, Belmont Terrace, Central, Port Elizabeth. Monday to Friday from 8am to 4.30pm; Weekends from 9.30am to 3.30pm Website: www.nelsonmandelabaypass.co.za

E-Mail: bookings@nmbt.co.za

In addition, the Pass can be purchased at participating, shopping centers, game reserves, museums, hotels and various participating accommodation establishments and travel agents, please refer to the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism website or email bookings@nmbt.co.za for the full list of participating stores and suppliers.