Eastern Cape travel guide

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The landscape of the Eastern Cape ranges from pristine forest to arid desert, from scary sandstone cliffs to the preserved emerald green coastline. The Eastern Cape is a tourist's paradise that offers accommodation and tours to fit every budget and style. Scenic diversity is one of the most striking characteristics of this region which lures the tourists coming over here. The golden sand, the river mouths, rocks and rugged make it an ideal destination. The pristine coastline is a heaven for water sports enthusiasts. Sunshine all year round, fine leisure resorts and splendid facilities makes it a great outdoor.

The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho. It was formed in 1994 out of the "independent" homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, as well as the eastern portion of the Cape Province. It is the birthplace of many well-known South Africans, such as Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, Steve Biko etc.

Fast Facts

The Addo Elephant National Park, situated 73 Kms from Port Elizabeth is the major attraction here. This sanctuary is a home to 170 elephants, the last Cape buffalo and 21 black rhino.

Other major places of interests are : -

Port Elizabeth : - Port Elizabeth is a leisure resort that beckons with an year around fun.

East London : - The city has lush green gardens, tennis, golf and squash court. You can enjoy the sport near Indian ocean.

Western Region : - Western Region is one of the liveliest coastlines in the world.

Reserves in the Eastern Cape are : - Addo Elephant Park, Emlanjeni Private Game Reserve, Kariega Game Lodge & Reserve, Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve, Mountain Zebra National Park and Kwande Private Game Reserve. These are great for animal lovers.

Great opportunities for those who want to experience fishing, swimming, sunbathing, Canoeing, rubber ducking and windsurfing.

Buses with luxury coaches at affordable prices are available for those who want to see the Eastern Cape. You can even hire vehicles from one of the many car rental companies. The caravan and motor are also available for sight seeing.

There are many airlines that can be used when you would like to

Travel to Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape is a grand treat for your taste buds and senses. The Xhosa specialty is that having food here is a ritual and a social experience. The Xhosa people take great pride in preparing and cooking their meals. They find great happiness in sharing also.

Here you can find a lot of shopping centers such as Greenacres and the Bridge Shopping Centre in Cape Road, Walmer Park Shopping Centre in Main Road Walmer, Metlife Plaza Shopping Centre in Linton Grange, 6th Avenue Shopping Centre Walmer etc.

The National Arts Festival is Africa's largest and most colorful cultural event offering you exclusive range of paintings.