Eastern Cape

A province in southeastern South Africa, with Addo Elephant National Park, the Wild Coast and the Tsitsikamma forest each offering its own charm.

The Eastern Cape lies in southeastern South Africa on the Indian Ocean, its terrain stretching from coastal forest to the semi-arid Karoo plateau inland. Addo Elephant National Park is known for its elephant herds, the coastal gorges and suspension bridge of Tsitsikamma are highlights of the eastern Garden Route, and the Wild Coast offers unspoiled cliff-lined shores and Xhosa villages. Nelson Mandela's birthplace is also in this province. It can be visited year-round, with summer best for the coast. The main gateways are Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and East London airports.

Destinations

• Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) & Addo
• Knysna & Plettenberg Bay

Itineraries

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