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 Eastern Cape incorporates the previously independent `homelands’ of the Ciskei and Transkei. This is where the `big seven’ roam, and where the tropical forests share their space with abundant birdlife and nature at its most generous.
Referred to as the 'friendly city’; Port Elizabeth is situated along the shores of Algoa Bay. The
city offers a diverse selection of attractions, scenic nature trails, historic heritage, cultural experiences
and water sport activities. It 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.
The Southern Beaches offer safe and sheltered swimming, body surfing, sunbathing, boardsailing, excellent waves and surfing opportunities as well as interesting inter-tidal sea life, while the Northern Beaches offer vast stretches of sand and dunes, ideal for long beach walks and superb angling and swimming options.
Sightseeing includes Donkin Reserve, The Campanile, Fort Frederick, No7 Castle Hill Museum, St George’s Park, The Snake Park, Tropical House and Oceanarium, Addo Elephant National Park, The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex