Discover....
the Eastern Cape.
the Eastern Cape.
Where else can you surf the world’s biggest waves, ski down the only snow slopes in Africa, go on a `big seven’ safari, visit the birthplace of Nelson Mandela and bungee the highest bridge in the southern hemisphere?
The Eastern Cape, of course!
The second largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, the diverse Eastern Cape landscape ranges from the dry desolate Great Karoo to the steamy forests of the Wild Coast and the Keiskamma Valley. The shoreline of this province extends from the Umtamvuna River in KwaZulu-Natal, to the Storms River mouth on the scenic Garden Route.
The Eastern Cape, of course!
The second largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, the diverse Eastern Cape landscape ranges from the dry desolate Great Karoo to the steamy forests of the Wild Coast and the Keiskamma Valley. The shoreline of this province extends from the Umtamvuna River in KwaZulu-Natal, to the Storms River mouth on the scenic Garden Route.
Despite it’s colonial past, the Eastern Cape remains the homeland of the Xhosa speaking nation.
Beaches
The Eastern Cape offers 800km of untouched and pristine coastline along with some of the world’s best beaches. Port Elizabeth, alone, has 40km of magnificent beaches and, with its perfect combination of warm water, calm sea and fair breezes, it is one of the best sailing venues in the world, and a magnet for all beach and water sports enthusiasts.
Birthplace of Nelson Mandela
The Nelson Mandela Museum was officially opened on the 11 February 2000, to coincide with the tenth anniversary of Mandela’s release from prison. The birthplace/museum is situated at Qunu, along the N2 highway, south of Umtata.
Back to Nature
Whether you are visiting the exclusive Shamwari Game Reserve, the Addo Elephant Park, the Mountain Zebra National Park or the Tsitsikamma National Park, the Eastern Cape offers unequalled game viewing.
Addo Elephant National Park boasts the most concentrated elephant reserve in Africa - the reserve is home to a herd of over 300 elephants.
The Tsitsikamma National Park, also known as ‘the place of much water’, is one of the Eastern Cape’s famous National Parks - offering up a spectacular combination of temperate forest, rocky ravines and breathtaking ocean views.
Other Highlights
·Valley of Desolation
·Grahamstown
·World’s Highest Bungee Jump
·Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area
·Snow Skiing
·The Wild Wild Coast
·Whale Spotting
·Off-The-Beaten TracK
Beaches
The Eastern Cape offers 800km of untouched and pristine coastline along with some of the world’s best beaches. Port Elizabeth, alone, has 40km of magnificent beaches and, with its perfect combination of warm water, calm sea and fair breezes, it is one of the best sailing venues in the world, and a magnet for all beach and water sports enthusiasts.
Birthplace of Nelson Mandela
The Nelson Mandela Museum was officially opened on the 11 February 2000, to coincide with the tenth anniversary of Mandela’s release from prison. The birthplace/museum is situated at Qunu, along the N2 highway, south of Umtata.
Back to Nature
Whether you are visiting the exclusive Shamwari Game Reserve, the Addo Elephant Park, the Mountain Zebra National Park or the Tsitsikamma National Park, the Eastern Cape offers unequalled game viewing.
Addo Elephant National Park boasts the most concentrated elephant reserve in Africa - the reserve is home to a herd of over 300 elephants.
The Tsitsikamma National Park, also known as ‘the place of much water’, is one of the Eastern Cape’s famous National Parks - offering up a spectacular combination of temperate forest, rocky ravines and breathtaking ocean views.
Other Highlights
·Valley of Desolation
·Grahamstown
·World’s Highest Bungee Jump
·Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area
·Snow Skiing
·The Wild Wild Coast
·Whale Spotting
·Off-The-Beaten TracK
Copyright Africa Inside Out 2008
Copyright Africa Inside Out 2008