Port St. Johns was named after a Portugese ship, St John which had wrecked further up the coast in 1552. Located between the densely covered sub-tropical forest cliffs Mount Thesiger and Mount Sullivan at the mouth of the Mzimbuvu River, Port St. John’s is known for its captavating beauty. Huberta the famous wandering hippo stopped over in Port St Johns for six months. Port St Johns has much to offer the visitor there are three superb beaches, hotels, caravan parks and camping grounds are located in beautiful settings.