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Situated along the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, the Eastern Cape is located at the southern tip of South Africa and offers visitors an adventure unlike any other.

Whether on business or on a leisure trip, visitors can transition from the urban hustle and bustle to the rugged, untamed beauty of the region’s magnificent nature and game reserves and unspoilt coastline.

As the second largest province in South Africa and an eco-tourism destination, the Eastern Cape’s rich biodiversity offers visitors the opportunity to experience seven of the country’s nine biomes, varying from dry, arid Karoo area to subtropical-type areas along the coast. Adventure enthusiasts have a great variety of outdoor activities to choose from, including the world’s highest commercial bungy jump and the biggest right hand surf break, with excellent accommodation facilities to match.

The fusion of cultures and rich historical background offers visitors a different experience. Many tour operators offer township tours to provide visitors with insight into the area’s role in South African history, which includes the birthplace of high profile politicians such as Nelson Mandela and Steve Biko.

This truly is an adventure destination filled with diverse cultural experiences and vast landscapes to explore!




    ROUTES

  • BAVIAANS
  • ADDO
  • KAROO HEARTLAND
  • TSITSIKAMMA
  • SUNSHINE COAST
  • FRONTIER
  • AMATHOLE
  • FRIENDLY N6
  • WILDCOAST

Friendly N6

Connecting East London to Bloemfontein in the Free State, the Friendly N6 Route takes visitors along…

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Amatola Mountain Escape Route

Amathola, which means ‘the calves of the Drakensberg’ (foothills) in isiXhosa, reflects a rural…

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Frontier Country Route

Known as Africa’s festival capital, Grahamstown is home to the annual National Arts Festival, the…

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Coastal Route

Covering the entire length of the Eastern Cape region stretching across a number of districts, the…

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Wild Coast Route

Look no further than Port St Johns, the jewel of the Wild Coast, if you would like to become one with…

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Sunshine Coast Route

The Sunshine Coast route is made up of coastal towns as well as inland areas with a rich history and…

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Tsitsikamma Adventure Route

The Tsitsikamma area is covered in indigenous forest, commercial plantations and Fynbos, stretching…

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Baviaans Wilderness Route

The Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area is the biggest of its kind in the world, offering visitors the ultimate…

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Kouga Route

The Kouga Route stretches from the Tsitsikamma area to the Van Stadens River between Port Elizabeth…

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Greater Addo Route

The Addo area is most famous for its citrus farms and the Addo Elephant National Park, incorporating…

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