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South Africa:
Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape is one of the most diverse regions of South Africa geographically and culturally.
The region occupies much of the semi-arid greater Karoo, Tsitsikamma Forest, the Garden Route and a number of bustling towns and cities, including Port Elizabeth and Graaff-Reinet. Inland, there are a number of malaria-free reserves offering brilliant game-viewing opportunities, including the Tsitsikamma and Addo Elephant National Parks as well as Shamwari, Kwande and Kwantu Reserves.
The region is home to a rich history, having been transformed from a settler’s outpost in the early 19th century to a thriving tourist centre in the 20th century. A true frontier country in the early 19th century, many peoples met and clashed in battle along the Eastern Cape. White settlers fought with the local Zulu, Xhosa, Pondo, Nguni and Sotho tribes. Today, the region remains culturally diverse and a number of museums, ruins and san rock art recall the turbulent past.
In and around the Eastern Cape
This is a malaria-free zone making it an ideal safari destination for families with small children. The Addo Elephant Park is the most popular safari reserve in the region and home to 170 elephants, 21 black rhino and the last Cape buffalo.
Grahamstown is a bustling town and a must for art lovers, especially in March when the huge National Arts Festival takes place.
Make a stop in East London to visit South Africa’s only river port and then continue to the Wild Coast, where we recommend that you visit the Nelson Mandela museum in Qunu, where he grew up.
For beach lovers, the relaxed and friendly Jeffrey’s Bay is perfect.
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Accommodation in Eastern Cape (South Africa)
Situated in the historic town of Graaff-Reinet, the centre of the Karoo Midlands, Andries Stockenström is a gracious old manor house offering Karoo style haute cuisine and hospitality at its best.
Blaauwbosch is an exclusive 5-star private game reserve in the malaria free Eastern Cape, that offers a unique and private African wildlife safari.
Camp Figtree is a secluded, private lodge set high on the stunning Zuurberg mountain range, adjacent to the Greater Addo Elephant National Park.
The Elephant House is an exclusive 9 bed-roomed lodge situated near the Addo Elephant National Park in the fertile sun-drenched Sundays River Valley.
Gorah Elephant Camp is a beautifully restored 19th century country house, set in a private concession within the malaria-free Addo Elephant National Park.
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve lies in the heart of South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape, near Grahamstown, making it a natural conclusion to a journey along the world-famous Garden Route.
Spanning 5 ecosystems, and located in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, Lalibela Game Reserve offers a breath-taking diversity of wildlife.
Set against the historic backdrop of Grahamstown, No.7 Worcester Street is a luxury getaway in a wonderful location.
Shamwari Game Reserve is a 25,000 hectare, malaria free private game reserve situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
The Windermere is a stylish 5-star hotel situated in the beach suburb of Humewood, a short walk from Kings Beach and the Blue Flag status Humewood Beach.
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Other regions in South Africa
Situated on the south-western tip of Africa, Cape Town is regarded as one of the most beautiful and diverse cities in the world, boasting a rich past, stunning location, and a host of city attractions.
The Eastern Cape is one of the most diverse regions of South Africa, geographically and culturally.
A scenic coastal region also known as the Cape Floral Kingdom.
Despite being the smallest province in South Africa, Gauteng is one of the most densely populated regions of South Africa with a number of major cities situated in the region.
South Africa's most well known and largest game reserve.
KwaZulu Natal is a major cultural hotspot on the east coast of South Africa.
A region north of the Swartberg mountains home to the largest Ostrich population in the world, as well as the well known route 62 tourist route.
Mpumalanga is one of South Africa’s most unique destinations. The region is divided in half by the Drakensberg Mountains, with expansive grasslands to the west and savannah to the east.
The North West province of South Africa is home to the Pilansberg National Park, Sun City and the Cradle of Mankind world heritage site.
The Northern Cape is the largest yet most sparsely populated region of South Africa, known for its desert, rocky coast, endless flatlands and rugged mountain ranges.
Generally regarded as the bread basket of South Africa, the Overberg's countryside is largely dominated by rich pastures, fruit orchards and huge wheatfields.
The famous towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, the heart of the Winelands, are full of delightful vineyards and manor houses where you may spend a night or two exploring the region.
