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Eastern Cape

A land of undulating hills, endless sweeps of sandy beaches, majestic mountain ranges and emerald green forests

The Eastern Cape, is in surface the second largest of the nine provinces.

The region boasts a remarkable natural diversity, ranging from the dry desolate Great Karoo to the lush forests of the Wild Coast and the Keiskamma Valley, the fertile Langkloof, renowned for its rich apple harvests, and the mountainous southern Drakensberg region at Elliot.

The main feature of the Eastern Cape is its astonishing coastline lapped by the Indian Ocean. With its long stretches of undisturbed sandy beaches, rocky coves, secluded lagoons and towering cliffs, the coastline provides the province with a rich natural tourist attraction.

The graceful curve of Algoa Bay provides an ideal setting for the Port of Port Elizabeth while there are also good harbour facilities at East London. The province is serviced by three airports situated at Port Elizabeth, East London and Umtata.

The architecture of many of the cities and towns reflects the rich heritage of the people.

The capital is Bisho. Other important towns in the province include Uitenhage, which has important motor vehicle-manufacturing and related industries; King William's Town, rich in early settler and military history; Grahamstown, also known as the City of Saints because of its more than 40 churches; Graaff-Reinet, with its interesting collection of historic buildings; Cradock, the hub of the Central Karoo; Stutterheim, the forestry centre of the province; Aliwal North, famous for its hot sulphur springs; and Port St Johns, the largest town on the Wild Coast.

In the Eastern Cape, various floral habitats meet. Along the coast, the northern tropical forests intermingle with the more temperate woods of the south. This makes for an interesting forest habitat of various species endemic to this region alone.

Age-old forests occur at Keiskammahoek, Dwesa, Port St Johns and Bathurst; dune forests are found at Alexandria; and mangroves along the Wild Coast.

Rolling grasslands dominate the eastern interior of the province, while the western central plateau is savanna bushveld. The northern inland is home to the aromatic Karoo succulent bush.

Source: South African Tourism

Travel to Wild Coast Region	Travel to Garden Route - EC Grahamstown, Port Elizabeth, Tsitsikamma, St Francis Bay, Addo, Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Towns and Regions in Eastern Cape Cradock, East London, Umtata, Port St John's, East London Airport, Bathurst

Hotels in Eastern Cape - Show all accommodation in Eastern Cape »»
	Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve From $645 per person per night	Ocean Beach & Wildlife Reserve is surrounded by 1 000 hectares of lush green vegetation and rolling grasslands with a magnificent panorama of the warm Indian Ocean and sweeping pristine white beaches. Ultra-luxurious accommodations include a select group of unique guest suites in the Ocean Lodge and Private Ocean House as well as spectacular individual private chalets.

	Kuzuko Lodge From $235 per person per night	Kuzuko Lodge lies hidden within the cavernous bushveld of the Eastern Cape's Sundays River region. The luxurious Kuzuko Lodge occupies a private section of the Addo Elephant Park, South Africa's third largest national park and is in a malaria-free region. The 24 luxury chalets feature private lounges and deck area with views of the dense valley bushveld.

	Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge From $332 per person per night	Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge lies in the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape at the end of the beautiful Garden Route overlooking the Fish River. It offers an exceptional safari experience in a region steeped in history and culture. The Lodge is set along the lush green banks of the Great Fish River and features nine suites with private plunge pools and spacious thatched game viewing decks with magnificent views of the wild yet gentle landscape.

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	Western and Eastern Cape Self Drive (CIAA-ELA) From per person per night	Travel at your own pace and explore the beautiful Western Cape and Eastern Cape Provinces. Visit the magnificent Addo Elephant Park, see the whales at Hermanus and enjoy a variety of picturesque little towns through which you will travel before arriving in East London. *Tour Duration:* 20 days

	Garden Route Tour (Departing Cape Town) From per person per night	The Garden Route is truly one of South Africa's richest botanical treasures, where you can lose yourself in nature amid the grandeur of giant Yellowwood and Milkwood trees in one of the indigenous forests. Traversing the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains, the many inland attractions, to the scattered seaside resorts and tiny coastal villages abound on a truly majestic journey. *Tour Duration:* 4 days

	Eastern and Western Cape Self Drive (ELA-CIAA) From per person per night	Travel at your own pace and explore the beautiful Eastern Cape and Western Cape Provinces. Visit the magnificent Addo Elephant Park, see the whales at Hermanus and enjoy a variety of picturesque little towns through which you will travel before arriving in Cape Town with its many attractions. *Tour Duration:* 20 days

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Car hire
	Toyota Avanza 1.5SX or Similar (IDMR) (East London Airport)
	Hyundai Tucson 2x4 or Similar (IFMR) (East London Airport)
	VW Golf Chico or Similar (EDMN) (East London Airport)
	Mercedes Benz C180 or Similar (PDAR) (East London Airport)
	Toyota Avensis or Similar (SDAR) (East London Airport)
	Toyota Verso or Similar (IMMR) (East London Airport)
	VW Polo Classic or Similar (CCMR) (East London Airport)
	Kia Picanto or Similar (ECMN) (East London Airport)
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In and Around Eastern Cape:
Mountain Zebra National Park Sanctuary to the endangered Mountain Zebra. The park was proclaimed in 1937 to save the Cape mountain zebra from extinction. Today a population of between 200 and 230 are maintained in the park, but... More »»	Addo Elephant Park Situated 73km from Port Elizabeth, The Addo Elephant Park has a conservation success story that is world famous. The original Elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven... More »»
Tsitsikamma National Park South Africa's first Marine National Park. The Tsitsikamma National Park is also known as "the place of much water". Where the booming breakers of the Indian Ocean relentlessly pound rocky shores,... More »»

Map of Eastern Cape

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