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Sun-soaked coasts
Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys Bay
Sun-soaked coasts
Some of the world’s best surfing – Jeffreys Bay
Surfing at Jeffreys Bay on the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast means waves that range from 3ft to 10ft and run for up to 800m.
Vibrant culture
South African art galleries and museums
Vibrant culture
South African art galleries and museums
A plethora of art galleries and museums are invaluable resources for understanding South Africa’s history and cultural diversity. Custodians of the past, these institutions also track the present and offer insight into the future.
Breathtaking scenery
Follow the Wild Coast Jikeleza Route to explore the rural Eastern Cape
Breathtaking scenery
Follow the Wild Coast Jikeleza Route to explore the rural Eastern Cape
Enjoy remote beaches and rural villages on the day-long Wild Coast Jikeleza Route in the Eastern Cape, stretching from Gonubie, just outside East London, up to Chefane along the coast and Kwelerha in the Great Kei area.
Active adventure
Rovos Rail
Active adventure
Rovos Rail
Rovos Rail is a train company that offers passengers a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Exploring South Africa by railroad doesn’t get fancier than this. Cross stunning expanses of countryside while sipping on champagne. Relax into a serene routine and channel Agatha Christie in the lap of luxury.
Pubs and bars in the Eastern Cape
Pubs and bars in the Eastern Cape
Some of the best bars in South Africa can be found in the small towns of the Eastern Cape. Learn more about the history of these charming locations over a pint; get talking to the locals and listen to their stories; or tuck into a delicious, home-cooked meal. Whatever you decide to spend your time doing, a warm welcome is always on the cards.
Wildlife safari
South African ostriches in the wild
Wildlife safari
South African ostriches in the wild
Ostriches aren’t only found on farms. They can be found in game reserves around South Africa, and you’ll probably spot one on a dusty drive through the hauntingly beautiful Karoo. Ostriches have some interesting habits, and it’s well worth learning more about these peculiar birds.
Breathtaking scenery
Mkhambathi Nature Reserve
Breathtaking scenery
Mkhambathi Nature Reserve
Mkhambathi (sometimes spelled Mkambati) falls within the Pondoland Centre of Endemism, a biological hotspot and a botanist’s dream. Take in the antelope-dappled grasslands, a waterfall that flows into the sea, Cape vultures, and a stunning coastline.
Breathtaking scenery
Succulent Karoo
Breathtaking scenery
Succulent Karoo
Succulent Karoo is a unique South African biome known for its wildflower extravaganza in spring. The vegetation is primarily made up of dwarf succulent shrubs. You won’t find as many plant species – mostly succulents – in other similarly sized arid areas in the world.
Active adventure
Surfing competitions in South Africa
Active adventure
Surfing competitions in South Africa
South Africa hosts some of the world’s most festive surfing competitions, which attract some of the biggest names in the sport every year. More than 3 000km of coastline, beach breaks, reef breaks – and perfect weather conditions – make South Africa the perfect destination for surfers.
Vibrant culture
South African English culture: introducing a new urban influence
Vibrant culture
South African English culture: introducing a new urban influence
Eastern Cape province is the heartland of South African English culture, as the site of the first mass settlement of British settlers around the city they called Grahamstown – now renamed Makhanda.
Vibrant culture
Ancient Karoo rock engravings: inspired by spirituality
Vibrant culture
Ancient Karoo rock engravings: inspired by spirituality
The ancient rock engravings that dot the northern Karoo in South Africa give visitors a glimpse into the spiritual life of local hunter-gatherers stretching back 10 000 years.
Breathtaking scenery
A charming country village, Bathurst, Eastern Cape
Breathtaking scenery
A charming country village, Bathurst, Eastern Cape
Bathurst, an agricultural town in the Eastern Cape, is a great stopover for exploring 1820 settler frontier history, as well as the natural beauty of this area. The oldest pub in the country and a 3-storey high fiberglass pineapple add to the charm of this village.
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