Travel Guide - Eastern Cape  

Enjoy the experience of riding and feeding these magnificent animals.

For more information contact +27 (0) 86 123 3673 or http://www.addoelephantbacksafaris.co.za/ or book@aebs.co.za

Enjoy these gentle giants in the Addo Elephant National Park.

For more information contact +27 (0) 42 233 8600 or http://www.sanparks.org/parks/addo/

Rietvlei Boeremark is a fresh produce and crafts market located at the Rietvlei Animal Farm where there is something for everyone to enjoy. The variety of vendor stalls offer fresh local produce, culinary delights and home made delicacies.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 468 1903

Schotia offers one of the best chances to see lions in the wild.

For more information see http://www.schotia.com/

Guided by experienced rangers on open Land Rovers, Amakhala Game Reserve offers a day safari aimed at providing visitors with an experience of the diverse wildlife and landscape including: The Big 5, Black Wildebeest, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra and numerous other antelope.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 636 2750

The Southern Drakensberg mountains between Barkly East and Rhodes offer fantastic views and exhilarating riding including mountain ascents and faster trails through the valleys for experienced riders.

For more information contact +27 (0)45 971 9064

Commissioned on 4 July 1978, and declared a National Monument in 1984, Cape St Francis Lighthouse is located within the eastern sector of the Cape floristic region, a floral kingdom internationally recognised for its spectacular diversity.

Relaxed, have fun and enjoy the friendly atomosphere of the Country Bumpkin admist rolling lawns and delight in the traditional yet innovative cuisine.

For more information contact +27 (0)43 738 5226 Reservations are essential.

At Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve you can get up close and personal with one of the world's most amazing animals. This hands-on learning experience includes lots of one-on-one interaction with these graceful, gentle giants.

For more information contact +27 (0)43 734 3234

A scenic hike from Coffee Shack along the magnificent coastline, passing Baby Hole and Hlungwane Waterfall. Hole In The Wall is a spectacular natural feature carved out of a huge mass of rock by milllions of years of pounding waves.

For more information contact +27 (0)47 575 2048

Tap away to the beats of the African Drum. A definite must for the whole family. No experience is required!

For more information contact +27 (0)83 493 7002

One of the largest Woodsball fields in South Africa, experience realistic "MiliSim" Scenario games or dive into the extensive Speedball course for some fast paced action.

For more information contact +27 (0)76 050 7708

For some of the best snorkelling, indulge in the fantastical and colourful underworld of the ocean by dive at Glen Eden Point, Gonubie Point or Mermaids Pool for the youngsters.

Gung-ho Paintball takes groups on an action-packed 3 hours of paintball fun. With a speedball field and a 1.4 hectare bush field complete with trenches, tree house, bridges and rivers, Gung-ho Paintball covers all formats of paintball and encourages safe and fun paintballing for all participants.

For more information contact +27 (0)83 956 5973

Locals would set their watches by the time on Galpin's clock tower.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 622 2312

Be lead through the Valley of the Ancient Voices and appreciate the rock-art and wildlife - A nature-lovers paradise.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 622 8511 Booking is essential

Give the kids an afternoon of fun at Funtasia. This family entertainment centre is located at the Bridge Shopping Centre in Greenacres, which caters for people of all ages, from children to adults.

Enjoy the scrumptious meals, delicious homemade bread right on the beach. Definitely the best seafood in town!

For more information contact +27 (0)42 292 0005

Jeffreys Bay has a magnificent aquarium stocked with a range of sharks; ragged-tooth, spotted gully, hound, leopard and pyjama sharks. Sting Rays and Rock Hopper penguins are also at home at the aquarium.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 292 0683

The Lion Park is home to over 80 lions including the rare white lions and many other carnivores such as cheetah, wild dog, brown hyena, striped hyena, spotted hyena, black-backed jackal, side-striped jackal, and a wide variety of antelope which roam freely in the antelope area.Guests have an opportunity to interact with some of the animals in the Cub World area which has a giraffe feeding platform that puts you at eye level with our tame resident giraffe creating a fun experience for all ages. Then there is the popular cub interaction which allows guests to touch the cubs and take photographs. A fantastic trip for the whole family!

This is a small stretch of Eastern Cape coastline at Jeffreys Bay with arguably the best right-hand point waves on the face of the planet. Every year in the South African winter some world's best known surfers arrive at Jeffreys Bay to compete for the Billabong Pro Supertubes trophy.

Daniell Cheetah breeding farm offers you the unique opportunity to experience cheetahs from several age groups up close while they are relaxing, playing or being fed.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 232 0539 or http://www.daniellcheetahbreeding.co.za/ or daniell@srvalley.co.za

A youth center and an open-air museum chronicle the amazing life of one of South Africa's most respected political figures.

For more information contact +27 (0)47 532 5110 or info@mandelamuseum.org.za

Have fun in the waves at Kellys Beach, the blue flag beach in Port Alfred, or have a relaxed drift in the river currents at Kiddies Beach. Like the name says, ideal for kids but lots of funs for adults too! Body boards are available for rental.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 624 4432

Hire a canoe and experience the beauty of nature while slowly paddling on the Kowie River.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 624 4432

Kids will love the Dinosaur display with its life sized replica of the Algoasaurus. Discover the Shipwreck Hall with displays from some of the most prominent shipwrecks around Algoa Bay as well as the Marine Hall has various shark and dolphin models as well as a real Southern Right Whale skeleton.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 584 0650 or pr@bayworld.co.za

Collections consist of South African art, British art, international printmaking and Oriental art.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 586 1030 or http://www.artmuseum.co.za or artmuseum@mandelametro.gov.za

The apple express is a popular train trip on narrow gauge track through beautiful scenery and over the van stadens river bridge which is 77 metres high. A great day out if you are a train enthusiast and fun for the family.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 583 2030

This museum is distinctly different from the convential museum by treating vistors as active participants as you discover this rich wealth of history.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 408 8400 or nhoza@mandelametro.gov.za

The Park boasts in excess of forty species of wildlife from Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Impala, Duiker to Monkeys.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 378 1702

A variety of entertainment - 180 slots and 6 tables, Roulette, Black Jack and Poker. 22 games for kids to choose from while their parents are enjoying the facilities.

A number of Game Drives to choose from, guests can appreciate and behold spectaucular wildlife ranging from Africa's Big 5, 42 mammal species, over 250 bird species to a variety of reptiles and insects.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 203 1400

Tsitsikamma Blackwater Tubing offers an adventure of tubing, swimming, rock jumping and hiking through the Storms River Gorge.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 281 1757

Swing from the treetops across the forest canopy of the place named by the ancient San, Tsitsikamma (place of abundant water) and enjoy the abundant South African wildlife.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 281 1836

Spend a summer's afternoon in the tranquil Victoria Park, offering beautiful landscaped gardens, attractive water-lily ponds with quaint stone bridges and a large pleasant lawn area with shaded trees, ideal for picnicking.

Enjoy the experience of riding and feeding these magnificent animals.

For more information contact +27 (0) 86 123 3673 or http://www.addoelephantbacksafaris.co.za/ or book@aebs.co.za

Enjoy these gentle giants in the Addo Elephant National Park.

For more information contact +27 (0) 42 233 8600 or http://www.sanparks.org/parks/addo/

Rietvlei Boeremark is a fresh produce and crafts market located at the Rietvlei Animal Farm where there is something for everyone to enjoy. The variety of vendor stalls offer fresh local produce, culinary delights and home made delicacies.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 468 1903

Schotia offers one of the best chances to see lions in the wild.

For more information see http://www.schotia.com/

Guided by experienced rangers on open Land Rovers, Amakhala Game Reserve offers a day safari aimed at providing visitors with an experience of the diverse wildlife and landscape including: The Big 5, Black Wildebeest, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra and numerous other antelope.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 636 2750

The Southern Drakensberg mountains between Barkly East and Rhodes offer fantastic views and exhilarating riding including mountain ascents and faster trails through the valleys for experienced riders.

For more information contact +27 (0)45 971 9064

Commissioned on 4 July 1978, and declared a National Monument in 1984, Cape St Francis Lighthouse is located within the eastern sector of the Cape floristic region, a floral kingdom internationally recognised for its spectacular diversity.

Relaxed, have fun and enjoy the friendly atomosphere of the Country Bumpkin admist rolling lawns and delight in the traditional yet innovative cuisine.

For more information contact +27 (0)43 738 5226 Reservations are essential.

At Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve you can get up close and personal with one of the world's most amazing animals. This hands-on learning experience includes lots of one-on-one interaction with these graceful, gentle giants.

For more information contact +27 (0)43 734 3234

A scenic hike from Coffee Shack along the magnificent coastline, passing Baby Hole and Hlungwane Waterfall. Hole In The Wall is a spectacular natural feature carved out of a huge mass of rock by milllions of years of pounding waves.

For more information contact +27 (0)47 575 2048

Tap away to the beats of the African Drum. A definite must for the whole family. No experience is required!

For more information contact +27 (0)83 493 7002

One of the largest Woodsball fields in South Africa, experience realistic "MiliSim" Scenario games or dive into the extensive Speedball course for some fast paced action.

For more information contact +27 (0)76 050 7708

For some of the best snorkelling, indulge in the fantastical and colourful underworld of the ocean by dive at Glen Eden Point, Gonubie Point or Mermaids Pool for the youngsters.

Gung-ho Paintball takes groups on an action-packed 3 hours of paintball fun. With a speedball field and a 1.4 hectare bush field complete with trenches, tree house, bridges and rivers, Gung-ho Paintball covers all formats of paintball and encourages safe and fun paintballing for all participants.

For more information contact +27 (0)83 956 5973

Locals would set their watches by the time on Galpin's clock tower.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 622 2312

Be lead through the Valley of the Ancient Voices and appreciate the rock-art and wildlife - A nature-lovers paradise.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 622 8511 Booking is essential

Give the kids an afternoon of fun at Funtasia. This family entertainment centre is located at the Bridge Shopping Centre in Greenacres, which caters for people of all ages, from children to adults.

Enjoy the scrumptious meals, delicious homemade bread right on the beach. Definitely the best seafood in town!

For more information contact +27 (0)42 292 0005

Jeffreys Bay has a magnificent aquarium stocked with a range of sharks; ragged-tooth, spotted gully, hound, leopard and pyjama sharks. Sting Rays and Rock Hopper penguins are also at home at the aquarium.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 292 0683

The Lion Park is home to over 80 lions including the rare white lions and many other carnivores such as cheetah, wild dog, brown hyena, striped hyena, spotted hyena, black-backed jackal, side-striped jackal, and a wide variety of antelope which roam freely in the antelope area.Guests have an opportunity to interact with some of the animals in the Cub World area which has a giraffe feeding platform that puts you at eye level with our tame resident giraffe creating a fun experience for all ages. Then there is the popular cub interaction which allows guests to touch the cubs and take photographs. A fantastic trip for the whole family!

This is a small stretch of Eastern Cape coastline at Jeffreys Bay with arguably the best right-hand point waves on the face of the planet. Every year in the South African winter some world's best known surfers arrive at Jeffreys Bay to compete for the Billabong Pro Supertubes trophy.

Daniell Cheetah breeding farm offers you the unique opportunity to experience cheetahs from several age groups up close while they are relaxing, playing or being fed.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 232 0539 or http://www.daniellcheetahbreeding.co.za/ or daniell@srvalley.co.za

A youth center and an open-air museum chronicle the amazing life of one of South Africa's most respected political figures.

For more information contact +27 (0)47 532 5110 or info@mandelamuseum.org.za

Have fun in the waves at Kellys Beach, the blue flag beach in Port Alfred, or have a relaxed drift in the river currents at Kiddies Beach. Like the name says, ideal for kids but lots of funs for adults too! Body boards are available for rental.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 624 4432

Hire a canoe and experience the beauty of nature while slowly paddling on the Kowie River.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 624 4432

Kids will love the Dinosaur display with its life sized replica of the Algoasaurus. Discover the Shipwreck Hall with displays from some of the most prominent shipwrecks around Algoa Bay as well as the Marine Hall has various shark and dolphin models as well as a real Southern Right Whale skeleton.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 584 0650 or pr@bayworld.co.za

Collections consist of South African art, British art, international printmaking and Oriental art.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 586 1030 or http://www.artmuseum.co.za or artmuseum@mandelametro.gov.za

The apple express is a popular train trip on narrow gauge track through beautiful scenery and over the van stadens river bridge which is 77 metres high. A great day out if you are a train enthusiast and fun for the family.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 583 2030

This museum is distinctly different from the convential museum by treating vistors as active participants as you discover this rich wealth of history.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 408 8400 or nhoza@mandelametro.gov.za

The Park boasts in excess of forty species of wildlife from Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Impala, Duiker to Monkeys.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 378 1702

A variety of entertainment - 180 slots and 6 tables, Roulette, Black Jack and Poker. 22 games for kids to choose from while their parents are enjoying the facilities.

A number of Game Drives to choose from, guests can appreciate and behold spectaucular wildlife ranging from Africa's Big 5, 42 mammal species, over 250 bird species to a variety of reptiles and insects.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 203 1400

Tsitsikamma Blackwater Tubing offers an adventure of tubing, swimming, rock jumping and hiking through the Storms River Gorge.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 281 1757

Swing from the treetops across the forest canopy of the place named by the ancient San, Tsitsikamma (place of abundant water) and enjoy the abundant South African wildlife.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 281 1836

Spend a summer's afternoon in the tranquil Victoria Park, offering beautiful landscaped gardens, attractive water-lily ponds with quaint stone bridges and a large pleasant lawn area with shaded trees, ideal for picnicking.

Rietvlei Boeremark is a fresh produce and crafts market located at the Rietvlei Animal Farm where there is something for everyone to enjoy. The variety of vendor stalls offer fresh local produce, culinary delights and home made delicacies.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 468 1903

Commissioned on 4 July 1978, and declared a National Monument in 1984, Cape St Francis Lighthouse is located within the eastern sector of the Cape floristic region, a floral kingdom internationally recognised for its spectacular diversity.

Relaxed, have fun and enjoy the friendly atomosphere of the Country Bumpkin admist rolling lawns and delight in the traditional yet innovative cuisine.

For more information contact +27 (0)43 738 5226 Reservations are essential.

This stately cathedral's prominent tower dominates High Street.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 622 2445

Locals would set their watches by the time on Galpin's clock tower.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 622 2312

This garden is both historic and beautiful, occupying 61 hectares of Grahamstown's Gunfire Hill. It's an exotic living tribute to Cape Colony's first settlers.

Enjoy the scrumptious meals, delicious homemade bread right on the beach. Definitely the best seafood in town!

For more information contact +27 (0)42 292 0005

Jeffreys Bay has a magnificent aquarium stocked with a range of sharks; ragged-tooth, spotted gully, hound, leopard and pyjama sharks. Sting Rays and Rock Hopper penguins are also at home at the aquarium.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 292 0683

The Lion Park is home to over 80 lions including the rare white lions and many other carnivores such as cheetah, wild dog, brown hyena, striped hyena, spotted hyena, black-backed jackal, side-striped jackal, and a wide variety of antelope which roam freely in the antelope area.Guests have an opportunity to interact with some of the animals in the Cub World area which has a giraffe feeding platform that puts you at eye level with our tame resident giraffe creating a fun experience for all ages. Then there is the popular cub interaction which allows guests to touch the cubs and take photographs. A fantastic trip for the whole family!

Daniell Cheetah breeding farm offers you the unique opportunity to experience cheetahs from several age groups up close while they are relaxing, playing or being fed.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 232 0539 or http://www.daniellcheetahbreeding.co.za/ or daniell@srvalley.co.za

Daniell Cheetah breeding farm offers you the unique opportunity to experience cheetahs from several age groups up close while they are relaxing, playing or being fed.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 232 0539 or http://www.daniellcheetahbreeding.co.za/ or daniell@srvalley.co.za

The Karringmelkspruit is renown with trout fisherman throughout South Africa for its exceptional quality of spirited wild trout.

For more information contact +27 (0)51 603 1114 or +27 (0)82 929-9729

Kids will love the Dinosaur display with its life sized replica of the Algoasaurus. Discover the Shipwreck Hall with displays from some of the most prominent shipwrecks around Algoa Bay as well as the Marine Hall has various shark and dolphin models as well as a real Southern Right Whale skeleton.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 584 0650 or pr@bayworld.co.za

Collections consist of South African art, British art, international printmaking and Oriental art.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 586 1030 or http://www.artmuseum.co.za or artmuseum@mandelametro.gov.za

Collections consist of South African art, British art, international printmaking and Oriental art.

The apple express is a popular train trip on narrow gauge track through beautiful scenery and over the van stadens river bridge which is 77 metres high. A great day out if you are a train enthusiast and fun for the family.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 583 2030

This museum is distinctly different from the convential museum by treating vistors as active participants as you discover this rich wealth of history.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 408 8400 or nhoza@mandelametro.gov.za

The Park boasts in excess of forty species of wildlife from Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Impala, Duiker to Monkeys.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 378 1702

Spend a summer's afternoon in the tranquil Victoria Park, offering beautiful landscaped gardens, attractive water-lily ponds with quaint stone bridges and a large pleasant lawn area with shaded trees, ideal for picnicking.

Enjoy the experience of riding and feeding these magnificent animals.

For more information contact +27 (0) 86 123 3673 or http://www.addoelephantbacksafaris.co.za/ or book@aebs.co.za

Rietvlei Boeremark is a fresh produce and crafts market located at the Rietvlei Animal Farm where there is something for everyone to enjoy. The variety of vendor stalls offer fresh local produce, culinary delights and home made delicacies.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 468 1903

Schotia offers one of the best chances to see lions in the wild.

For more information see http://www.schotia.com/

The Southern Drakensberg mountains between Barkly East and Rhodes offer fantastic views and exhilarating riding including mountain ascents and faster trails through the valleys for experienced riders.

For more information contact +27 (0)45 971 9064

At Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve you can get up close and personal with one of the world's most amazing animals. This hands-on learning experience includes lots of one-on-one interaction with these graceful, gentle giants.

For more information contact +27 (0)43 734 3234

A scenic hike from Coffee Shack along the magnificent coastline, passing Baby Hole and Hlungwane Waterfall. Hole In The Wall is a spectacular natural feature carved out of a huge mass of rock by milllions of years of pounding waves.

For more information contact +27 (0)47 575 2048

Tap away to the beats of the African Drum. A definite must for the whole family. No experience is required!

For more information contact +27 (0)83 493 7002

One of the largest Woodsball fields in South Africa, experience realistic "MiliSim" Scenario games or dive into the extensive Speedball course for some fast paced action.

For more information contact +27 (0)76 050 7708

For some of the best snorkelling, indulge in the fantastical and colourful underworld of the ocean by dive at Glen Eden Point, Gonubie Point or Mermaids Pool for the youngsters.

From the Kei River Mouth to Gonubie covering almost 60 kms of gorgeous beaches, rivers, cliff tops and coastal forests, the Strandloper is a beautiful scenic hike enough to satisfy any sport enthusiast.

Gung-ho Paintball takes groups on an action-packed 3 hours of paintball fun. With a speedball field and a 1.4 hectare bush field complete with trenches, tree house, bridges and rivers, Gung-ho Paintball covers all formats of paintball and encourages safe and fun paintballing for all participants.

For more information contact +27 (0)83 956 5973

Be lead through the Valley of the Ancient Voices and appreciate the rock-art and wildlife - A nature-lovers paradise.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 622 8511 Booking is essential

Give the kids an afternoon of fun at Funtasia. This family entertainment centre is located at the Bridge Shopping Centre in Greenacres, which caters for people of all ages, from children to adults.

Jeffreys Bay has a magnificent aquarium stocked with a range of sharks; ragged-tooth, spotted gully, hound, leopard and pyjama sharks. Sting Rays and Rock Hopper penguins are also at home at the aquarium.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 292 0683

This is a small stretch of Eastern Cape coastline at Jeffreys Bay with arguably the best right-hand point waves on the face of the planet. Every year in the South African winter some world's best known surfers arrive at Jeffreys Bay to compete for the Billabong Pro Supertubes trophy.

Daniell Cheetah breeding farm offers you the unique opportunity to experience cheetahs from several age groups up close while they are relaxing, playing or being fed.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 232 0539 or http://www.daniellcheetahbreeding.co.za/ or daniell@srvalley.co.za

Have fun in the waves at Kellys Beach, the blue flag beach in Port Alfred, or have a relaxed drift in the river currents at Kiddies Beach. Like the name says, ideal for kids but lots of funs for adults too! Body boards are available for rental.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 624 4432

Hire a canoe and experience the beauty of nature while slowly paddling on the Kowie River.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 624 4432

Kids will love the Dinosaur display with its life sized replica of the Algoasaurus. Discover the Shipwreck Hall with displays from some of the most prominent shipwrecks around Algoa Bay as well as the Marine Hall has various shark and dolphin models as well as a real Southern Right Whale skeleton.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 584 0650 or pr@bayworld.co.za

The apple express is a popular train trip on narrow gauge track through beautiful scenery and over the van stadens river bridge which is 77 metres high. A great day out if you are a train enthusiast and fun for the family.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 583 2030

The Park boasts in excess of forty species of wildlife from Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Impala, Duiker to Monkeys.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 378 1702

A variety of entertainment - 180 slots and 6 tables, Roulette, Black Jack and Poker. 22 games for kids to choose from while their parents are enjoying the facilities.

A number of Game Drives to choose from, guests can appreciate and behold spectaucular wildlife ranging from Africa's Big 5, 42 mammal species, over 250 bird species to a variety of reptiles and insects.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 203 1400

Tsitsikamma Blackwater Tubing offers an adventure of tubing, swimming, rock jumping and hiking through the Storms River Gorge.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 281 1757

Feel the rush as you leap into the abyss below. Bloukrans Bungy is the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world.

For information contact http://www.faceadrenalin.com/bloukransbridge.html or info@faceadrenalin.com

Swing from the treetops across the forest canopy of the place named by the ancient San, Tsitsikamma (place of abundant water) and enjoy the abundant South African wildlife.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 281 1836

Enjoy the experience of riding and feeding these magnificent animals.

For more information contact +27 (0) 86 123 3673 or http://www.addoelephantbacksafaris.co.za/ or book@aebs.co.za

Enjoy these gentle giants in the Addo Elephant National Park.

For more information contact +27 (0) 42 233 8600 or http://www.sanparks.org/parks/addo/

Schotia offers one of the best chances to see lions in the wild.

For more information see http://www.schotia.com/

Guided by experienced rangers on open Land Rovers, Amakhala Game Reserve offers a day safari aimed at providing visitors with an experience of the diverse wildlife and landscape including: The Big 5, Black Wildebeest, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra and numerous other antelope.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 636 2750

The Southern Drakensberg mountains between Barkly East and Rhodes offer fantastic views and exhilarating riding including mountain ascents and faster trails through the valleys for experienced riders.

For more information contact +27 (0)45 971 9064

Commissioned on 4 July 1978, and declared a National Monument in 1984, Cape St Francis Lighthouse is located within the eastern sector of the Cape floristic region, a floral kingdom internationally recognised for its spectacular diversity.

At Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve you can get up close and personal with one of the world's most amazing animals. This hands-on learning experience includes lots of one-on-one interaction with these graceful, gentle giants.

For more information contact +27 (0)43 734 3234

Tap away to the beats of the African Drum. A definite must for the whole family. No experience is required!

For more information contact +27 (0)83 493 7002

For some of the best snorkelling, indulge in the fantastical and colourful underworld of the ocean by dive at Glen Eden Point, Gonubie Point or Mermaids Pool for the youngsters.

From the Kei River Mouth to Gonubie covering almost 60 kms of gorgeous beaches, rivers, cliff tops and coastal forests, the Strandloper is a beautiful scenic hike enough to satisfy any sport enthusiast.

This stately cathedral's prominent tower dominates High Street.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 622 2445

Locals would set their watches by the time on Galpin's clock tower.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 622 2312

This garden is both historic and beautiful, occupying 61 hectares of Grahamstown's Gunfire Hill. It's an exotic living tribute to Cape Colony's first settlers.

Enjoy the scrumptious meals, delicious homemade bread right on the beach. Definitely the best seafood in town!

For more information contact +27 (0)42 292 0005

Jeffreys Bay has a magnificent aquarium stocked with a range of sharks; ragged-tooth, spotted gully, hound, leopard and pyjama sharks. Sting Rays and Rock Hopper penguins are also at home at the aquarium.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 292 0683

The Lion Park is home to over 80 lions including the rare white lions and many other carnivores such as cheetah, wild dog, brown hyena, striped hyena, spotted hyena, black-backed jackal, side-striped jackal, and a wide variety of antelope which roam freely in the antelope area.Guests have an opportunity to interact with some of the animals in the Cub World area which has a giraffe feeding platform that puts you at eye level with our tame resident giraffe creating a fun experience for all ages. Then there is the popular cub interaction which allows guests to touch the cubs and take photographs. A fantastic trip for the whole family!

Daniell Cheetah breeding farm offers you the unique opportunity to experience cheetahs from several age groups up close while they are relaxing, playing or being fed.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 232 0539 or http://www.daniellcheetahbreeding.co.za/ or daniell@srvalley.co.za

Daniell Cheetah breeding farm offers you the unique opportunity to experience cheetahs from several age groups up close while they are relaxing, playing or being fed.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 232 0539 or http://www.daniellcheetahbreeding.co.za/ or daniell@srvalley.co.za

A youth center and an open-air museum chronicle the amazing life of one of South Africa's most respected political figures.

For more information contact +27 (0)47 532 5110 or info@mandelamuseum.org.za

Kids will love the Dinosaur display with its life sized replica of the Algoasaurus. Discover the Shipwreck Hall with displays from some of the most prominent shipwrecks around Algoa Bay as well as the Marine Hall has various shark and dolphin models as well as a real Southern Right Whale skeleton.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 584 0650 or pr@bayworld.co.za

Collections consist of South African art, British art, international printmaking and Oriental art.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 586 1030 or http://www.artmuseum.co.za or artmuseum@mandelametro.gov.za

This carefully restored 1827 cottage is Port Elizabeth's oldest Settler's house. A must for those into history, antique furniture and interesting articles.

The apple express is a popular train trip on narrow gauge track through beautiful scenery and over the van stadens river bridge which is 77 metres high. A great day out if you are a train enthusiast and fun for the family.

For more information contact +27 (0)41 583 2030

This museum is distinctly different from the convential museum by treating vistors as active participants as you discover this rich wealth of history.

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The Park boasts in excess of forty species of wildlife from Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Impala, Duiker to Monkeys.

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Visit the Horse Memorial on the corner of Russel and Cape Road. The Memorial commemorates all those horses that fell serving their masters during the Anglo-Boer War.

A number of Game Drives to choose from, guests can appreciate and behold spectaucular wildlife ranging from Africa's Big 5, 42 mammal species, over 250 bird species to a variety of reptiles and insects.

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Feel the rush as you leap into the abyss below. Bloukrans Bungy is the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world.

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Swing from the treetops across the forest canopy of the place named by the ancient San, Tsitsikamma (place of abundant water) and enjoy the abundant South African wildlife.

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Spend a summer's afternoon in the tranquil Victoria Park, offering beautiful landscaped gardens, attractive water-lily ponds with quaint stone bridges and a large pleasant lawn area with shaded trees, ideal for picnicking.

Enjoy the experience of riding and feeding these magnificent animals.

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Rietvlei Boeremark is a fresh produce and crafts market located at the Rietvlei Animal Farm where there is something for everyone to enjoy. The variety of vendor stalls offer fresh local produce, culinary delights and home made delicacies.

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Schotia offers one of the best chances to see lions in the wild.

For more information see http://www.schotia.com/

Guided by experienced rangers on open Land Rovers, Amakhala Game Reserve offers a day safari aimed at providing visitors with an experience of the diverse wildlife and landscape including: The Big 5, Black Wildebeest, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra and numerous other antelope.

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The Southern Drakensberg mountains between Barkly East and Rhodes offer fantastic views and exhilarating riding including mountain ascents and faster trails through the valleys for experienced riders.

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At Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve you can get up close and personal with one of the world's most amazing animals. This hands-on learning experience includes lots of one-on-one interaction with these graceful, gentle giants.

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A scenic hike from Coffee Shack along the magnificent coastline, passing Baby Hole and Hlungwane Waterfall. Hole In The Wall is a spectacular natural feature carved out of a huge mass of rock by milllions of years of pounding waves.

For more information contact +27 (0)47 575 2048

One of the largest Woodsball fields in South Africa, experience realistic "MiliSim" Scenario games or dive into the extensive Speedball course for some fast paced action.

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For some of the best snorkelling, indulge in the fantastical and colourful underworld of the ocean by dive at Glen Eden Point, Gonubie Point or Mermaids Pool for the youngsters.

From the Kei River Mouth to Gonubie covering almost 60 kms of gorgeous beaches, rivers, cliff tops and coastal forests, the Strandloper is a beautiful scenic hike enough to satisfy any sport enthusiast.

Gung-ho Paintball takes groups on an action-packed 3 hours of paintball fun. With a speedball field and a 1.4 hectare bush field complete with trenches, tree house, bridges and rivers, Gung-ho Paintball covers all formats of paintball and encourages safe and fun paintballing for all participants.

For more information contact +27 (0)83 956 5973

Be lead through the Valley of the Ancient Voices and appreciate the rock-art and wildlife - A nature-lovers paradise.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 622 8511 Booking is essential

This is a small stretch of Eastern Cape coastline at Jeffreys Bay with arguably the best right-hand point waves on the face of the planet. Every year in the South African winter some world's best known surfers arrive at Jeffreys Bay to compete for the Billabong Pro Supertubes trophy.

Daniell Cheetah breeding farm offers you the unique opportunity to experience cheetahs from several age groups up close while they are relaxing, playing or being fed.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 232 0539 or http://www.daniellcheetahbreeding.co.za/ or daniell@srvalley.co.za

Have fun in the waves at Kellys Beach, the blue flag beach in Port Alfred, or have a relaxed drift in the river currents at Kiddies Beach. Like the name says, ideal for kids but lots of funs for adults too! Body boards are available for rental.

For more information contact +27 (0)46 624 4432

Hire a canoe and experience the beauty of nature while slowly paddling on the Kowie River.

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Tsitsikamma Blackwater Tubing offers an adventure of tubing, swimming, rock jumping and hiking through the Storms River Gorge.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 281 1757

Feel the rush as you leap into the abyss below. Bloukrans Bungy is the highest commercially operated Bungy Jump in the world.

For information contact http://www.faceadrenalin.com/bloukransbridge.html or info@faceadrenalin.com

Swing from the treetops across the forest canopy of the place named by the ancient San, Tsitsikamma (place of abundant water) and enjoy the abundant South African wildlife.

For more information contact +27 (0)42 281 1836