Eastern Cape

Tours of South Africa’s Eastern Cape offer a remarkably complete travel experience, combining world-class wildlife viewing, dramatic coastal scenery, and rich cultural heritage, all within a manageable and family-friendly region.

A major highlight is the opportunity for malaria-free Big Five safaris. Private game reserves like Shamwari, Kwandwe, and Kariega are located conveniently close to Port Elizabeth and provide exclusive wildlife encounters through guided game drives and walking safaris. For a different perspective, the renowned Addo Elephant National Park is home to hundreds of free-roaming elephants.

The province’s landscape transforms along its 800-kilometer coastline, which stretches from the lush Tsitsikamma National Park—known for its forests and suspension bridges—to the remote and undeveloped Wild Coast. The Wild Coast is famous for its traditional Xhosa culture, shipwrecks, and natural wonders like the Hole in the Wall rock formation. Marine tours here offer chances to see dolphins, whales, and penguins.

Inland, the stark beauty of the Karoo semi-desert provides a dramatic contrast, with its vast horizons, unique flora, and historic towns like Graaff-Reinet. Tour packages seamlessly weave these elements together, with options ranging from short 2-day adventures to comprehensive 14-day journeys that cover the Garden Route, cultural sites like the Nelson Mandela Museum, and multiple game reserves, ensuring a stress-free and immersive holiday.