Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape is the second largest province in South Africa. With its warm waters, unspoiled beaches, excellent surfing, malaria-free game parks, a dry but beautiful interior and many historic reminders of South Africa’s turbulent history make the Eastern Cape a top class destination for visitors.

Surf the world’s biggest waves, ski down the only snow slopes in Africa, and go on a “big 7“safari, visit the birthplace of Nelson Mandela and bungee the highest bridge in the southern hemisphere… The Eastern cape offers all of this and much more.

• 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.

• The village of Qunu, former President Nelson Mandela's childhood home, which features a museum about the great man's life.

• The world's highest bungee jump (180m) at the Bloukrans Bridge on the Storm's River.

• The product of volcanic and erosive forces of nature over 100 million years, the Valley of Desolation is one of the most spectacular sights in the country. A steep and narrow road leads into the mountains that surround the valley.

• Tiffindell is the only ski resort in Africa. Situated in the Southern Drakensberg on the slopes of the highest mountain peak in the Eastern Cape (3001m). The resort was started in 1994 with basic small accommodation, a rough road and few facilities and has since become a popular destination for those in search of an exciting snow adventure.

• Experience the perfect wave in Jeffrey’s Bay, the surfing capital of South Africa and a major international surfing venue that attracts visitors from all over the world to experience the “perfect wave”.

• The Eastern Cape Province provides malaria-free game viewing and fascinating scenery which include an outstanding selection of private concessions and award winning private Game Reserves and Lodges.

• Addo Elephant Park

• Shamwari Game Reserve

• Amakhala Game Reserve

• Lalibela Game Reserve

• Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

• Mountain Zebra National Park

• Tsitsikamma National Park