EASTERN CAPE

WILD, DRAMATIC AND BEAUTIFUL

Wild, dramatic and beautiful, the Eastern Cape is South Africa’s most untouched province with pristine endless beaches, beautiful walking trails, rolling green hills, thick indigenous forests and magnificent game reserves.

Being the birth province of Nelson Mandela and 1820 settler territory, the Eastern Cape offers anyone with an interest in history and cultural diversity a chance to immerse themselves in fascinating experiences and rural communities.

Of the seven distinct ecosystems found in South Africa, The Eastern Cape features all of them, allowing for huge biodiversity of fauna and flora. View the Big 5 in malaria free surroundings and within close proximity to the Garden Route making this an easy combination with Cape Town.

Big game, warm waters, beautiful beaches, wonderful swimming – this is a family paradise.

EASTERN CAPE FAST FACTS

WEATHER IN THE EASTERN CAPE
The Eastern Cape is an all year round destination with balmy weather along the coastline. During winter months temperatures can get cooler inland – dress warm for morning and evening game drives.
CLOSEST AIRPORTS :
Port Elizabeth and East London
LANGUAGE SPOKEN :
English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
CURRENCY :
South African Rand

HIGHLIGHTS OF EASTERN CAPE

  • A visit to one of the many malaria free game reserves to view the Big 5
  • The many walking trails including the Otter Trail, the Tsitsikamma Trail and the Transkei Hiking trail
  • An historical tour to visit Qunu and Umtata to follow in Nelson Mandela’s footsteps
  • The Hole in the Wall in Coffee Bay
  • The Storms River bridge in Tsitsikamma National Park
  • The Treetops Canopy Tour in Tsitsikamma
  • The Born Free Foundation at Shamwari Game Reserve
  • Birds of Eden and Monkeyland
  • Visit Hogsback, a village lost in time in the heart of the mountains – a forest paradise with waterfalls and valleys
  • Bungi jump off Bloukrans bridge – at 216m , the world’s highest commercial bungi
  • Beautiful untouched beaches along the Transkei coastline

EXPLORE SOME EASTERN CAPE ITINERARY IDEAS

Price : from R33 463 pp sharing

Shamwari Private Game Reserve and Eastern Cape Beaches

Price : from R33 650 pp sharing

Pumba Private Game Reserve and Eastern Cape Beaches